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Is Gahyeon OK? Dreamcatcher schedule halted as rapper tests positive for Covid-19

Gahyeon's diagnosis has led the group to halt their concerts including the Dreamcatcher’s KCON:TACT HI 5, while other members got themselves tested

Dreamcatcher rapper Gahyeon has reportedly tested positive for Covid-19, according to a statement released by the K-pop girl group's agency. Dreamcatcher Company on September 19 issued a statement with a shocking update stating "While closely monitoring the health status of Dreamcatcher members, Gahyeon felt an abnormality in her health yesterday, and took a PCR test immediately. It is currently confirmed that she has caught COVID-19."

In the past few months, the ongoing pandemic has taken a toll on the health of many K-pop stars, prompting fans worldwide to pray for their recovery. In the first week of September, three out of five members of boy band N.Flying tested Covid positive. Prior to that, five members of ENHYPEN were also diagnosed with Covid-19. Now, Gahyeon's diagnosis has automatically led the group to halt their upcoming concerts including the Dreamcatcher’s KCON:TACT HI 5, while other members have been instructed to self-isolate and get tested. 

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In the public statement by Dreamcatcher Company, it was stated, "Our artist Dreamcatcher Gahyeon was confirmed to have tested positive for COVID-19 today (September 19).....Other members and all staff are also taking PCR tests and are waiting for the results. As of now, Dreamcatcher will stop all schedules and start self-isolation immediately. We would like to apologize to the fans and officials who were looking forward to Dreamcatcher’s KCON:TACT HI 5 stage today. We will prioritize the health and safety of artists and staff, and cooperate with the quarantine authorities' requests and guidelines. Thank you.”

As soon as the news surfaced, Dreamcatcher fans showered their favorite icon with love and support, wishing her a speedy recovery. The hashtag #GetWellSoonGahyeon started trending on Twitter worldwide, as one fan said, "Please leave love and well wishes for Gahyeon everywhere possible, we love you so much."

"Please do leave nice letters for Gahyeon! She reads her secret letter board regularly so our letters could give her more strength to combat the virus!!," another fan tweeted.

A third fan implored, "Please leave lots of love for Gahyeon, the girls, and all of Dreamcatcher company… Hoping for a speedy recovery and little to no spread to anyone else," while a fourth one said, "To Gahyeon and Dreamcatcher, please don’t feel sorry to us and please don’t blame yourself because nothing is more important than your health. I know all of you have put in lots of efforts for today KCON but Health always come first. Stay safe okay."

We wish Gahyeon and other members of Dreamcatcher a fast recovery.