▲ This photo, provided by Big Hit Music, shows BTS's member Jin. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

 

 

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Jin (birth name: Kim Seok-jin), a member of the K-pop superband BTS, suffered a finger injury and underwent surgery.

The member's agency Big Hit Music said on the 19th, "Jin underwent surgery to suture the disparaging muscle of his left index finger yesterday afternoon (18th)."

According to the agency, Jin injured his hand while living his daily life the previous day. As a result of visiting the emergency room of a nearby hospital for examination, he was diagnosed that some of the tendons of his index finger were damaged and surgery was necessary.

The agency said, "According to the medical staff, the surgery has been completed well, and Jin is resting after being discharged this morning," adding, "For the time being, he will wear protective gears (on the surgical site)."

BTS is preparing to leave for the United States after a face-to-face concert in Seoul.

The members will attend the 64th Grammy Awards in Las Vegas on April 3 (local time). Those nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance will also set up an award ceremony stage.

BTS will hold "BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - Las Vegas" concerts four times on April 8th to 9th and 15th to 16th to meet fans around the world at Las Vegas Stadium.

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