GOT7 BamBam Halts Activities as Staff Member Confirmed Positive for COVID-19

GOT7 BamBam has canceled his scheduled activities for the time being after a staff member of ABYSS Company tested positive for COVDI-19.

GOT7 BamBam to Pause Activities After a Staff Member Tested Positive for COVID-19

On April 12, BamBam's management agency, ABYSS Company, released a notice regarding the idol's activities via the platform V Live.

In their statement, ABYSS Company revealed that one of the staff members went to the hospital after seeing symptoms of cold and was tested for COVID-19 on April 8 as per the physician. The following day, the employee received a positive result.

Hence, ABYSS had all the other employees, including GOT7 BamBam, tested for COVID-19, and fortunately, everyone was confirmed to test negative on April 10.

In line with the guidelines for the prevention of the spread of the virus, the company's staff, as well as BamBam, will be in self-quarantine.

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Moreover, ABYSS Company stated that they have canceled all the scheduled activities of GOT7's rapper to ensure his safety. "We are sending our apologies for causing concern to the fans. We will do our best to make sure that our artists stay safe and healthy," the agency concluded.

GOT7 BamBam's Activities under ABYSS Company

BamBam joined ABYSS Company this past March after his departure, along with his fellow GOT7 members, from JYP Entertainment. As their way of welcoming him to the family, the Korean label gifted the male idol various items, such as his favorite sweet bean jelly, journals where he can write food recipes, and more.

Since then, the "Just Right" rapper has carried out activities as a solo artist. His first activity is a pictorial with Vogue Korea. On March 12, GOT7 BamBam shared a behind-the-scenes video about the time he was having a photoshoot with the magazine.

This is his first time collaborating with Vogue Korea, according to the K-pop idol. Also, this is BamBam's first pictorial since he parted ways with JYP Entertainment in January.

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In addition to the pictorial, GOT7 BamBam also had an interview with Vogue Korea. During the talks, he shared the items he carries when he travels overseas.

On March 20, Vogue Korea released the photos for the April issue featuring BamBam. In the images, the "ENCORE" singer showcases his unique visuals and attractive charms. He also flaunts his great body proportions and mesmerizes with a chic look.

GOT7 BamBam's Previous Solo Activities under JYP Entertainment

BamBam is the Thai rapper and one of the foreign members of the boy group GOT7. He is the second youngest among the members, being born on May 2, 1997.

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Even before he left JYP Entertainment, BamBam has numerous activities outside of GOT7. Last year, he sang his first OST titled "I'm Not a Con-Heartist" for a movie in Thailand, "The Con-Heartist." The track was released in November, and it was revealed that the male idol composed and produced it together with Psycho Tension.

GOT7 BamBam was also chosen as the face of the new 5G campaign by AIS, a prominent mobile network operator in his home country, Thailand, alongside BLACKPINK Lisa. In November 2020, he was announced as the new ambassador for The Sims 4, a life simulation videogame. Then, in December, he launched another single, "Beat Your Best," as an advertisement material for BK drinks.

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Written by Mhaliya Scott