The KingDom's Arthur To Sit Out Today's Idol Star Athletics Championships (ISAC) Due To COVID-19

The KingDom’s Arthur will not be attending the filming of MBC’s “2024 Idol Star Athletics Championships – Chuseok Special.”

On August 4, GF Entertainment announced that Arthur had tested positive for COVID-19 after exhibiting symptoms of the virus the previous day. As a result, the idol will be unable to participate in the “Idol Star Athletics Championships” filming scheduled to take place on August 5.

The agency’s full statement is as follows:

Hello, this is GF Entertainment.

We are letting you know that The KingDom member Arthur will not be attending MBC’s “2024 Idol Star Athletics Championships – Chuseok Special” that is scheduled to take place tomorrow.

Last night, Arthur exhibited symptoms of COVID-19, so he used a self-test kit, and he tested positive. After visiting the hospital, he was officially diagnosed [with COVID-19], so he will unavoidably be unable to participate.

We sincerely apologize to the fans for giving you cause for concern with this sudden news. As it was a decision made for the sake of the artist’s health, we ask for fans’ generous understanding.

We will do our utmost so that Arthur can recover his health quickly.

We ask for fans’ understanding.

Thank you.

Wishing Arthur a speedy recovery!