Girls' Generation's performances canceled after Seohyun contracts COVID-19 Comment Share Girls' Generation's Seohyun (image via @girlsgeneration/Instagram) Girls' Generation's idol Seohyun has been diagnosed with Covid-19, and due to this, the group has halted its activities for the week. Seohyun got tested for covid-19 on August 9. Consequently, the group was forced to cancel their scheduled appearances on the upcoming episode of M Countdown, a music program broadcast by the popular television channel Mnet. Further, the group had to cancel their appearance on the episode of Inkigayo, broadcast by SBS. The appearances were set to occur on August 11 and 14, respectively. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post To make this worse, these features would have been the K-Pop legends' first music show promotions since their recent comeback. SM Entertainment statements on Girls Generation schedule View this post on Instagram Instagram Post SM Entertainment, the agency of the legendary K-Pop powerhouse Girls' Generation, released a press statement on August 9, revealing the news of Seohyun's health and the consequent change in the group's schedule. The statement read as follows: “Hello. Seohyun was diagnosed with COVID-19 today (August 9). Therefore, Seohyun immediately halted all of her scheduled activities and is currently getting treatment and rest, and Girls’ Generation’s music show promotions that were scheduled for this week (“M Countdown,” “Inkigayo”) have unavoidably been cancelled. We ask for fans’ understanding. Thank you.” 니니@nanini_ss하....331477하.... https://t.co/UPLQlSN7yy Besides the statement by SM Entertainment, Seohyun personally apologized to fans eagerly waiting for the performances of the girl group. The idol posted a story on Instagram, apologizing to her teammates and fans of Girls' Generation, better known as SONEs. She also mentioned that she was feeling healthy and did not expect to contract Covid-19. However, she promised to be back with the rest of the band next week for the promotional event. The Instagram story read as follows: “SONE, who must have waited for our promotions more longingly than anyone… and my Girls’ Generation unnies… I’m sorry. I was healthy, so I didn’t think I’d get COVID-19… but in the end, I wound up catching it. I’m really so disappointed and feel so sorry… I’ll recover quickly, so let’s meet in good health on the day of next week’s music show!” Seohyun's message to fans and teammates (image via @seojuhyun_s/Instagram) The 31-year-old K-Pop sensation is currently self-quarantining and receiving medical treatment at her home. The idol is resting and has stopped all her activities for the time being. Fans react to the news of Girls Generation s Seohyun contracting COVID-19 View this post on Instagram Instagram Post Fans have outpoured their support and wished the idol a speedy recovery on social media. SONEs have also expressed their eagerness to watch their favorite K-Pop girl group perform together after their five-year-long hiatus. Miya SNSD FOREVER 1️⃣ @LightYoFireSeopSNE waited for 5 years for this comeback. It is fine for us to wait for days or weeks until Seohyun fully recovers from covid. We just want SNSD complete and healthy on their comeback perf. #소녀시대 #GirlsGeneration3615SNE waited for 5 years for this comeback. It is fine for us to wait for days or weeks until Seohyun fully recovers from covid. We just want SNSD complete and healthy on their comeback perf. #소녀시대 #GirlsGeneration https://t.co/zw9aGg0hVN RoadKa@road_kaI will support this as much as i can. Even if they can’t perform because of Seohyun’s covid, we can do it guys ! SONE let’s support our queens ! twitter.com/kshowanalysis/…KPOP Music Show Analysis@KshowAnalysis? 220821 EARLY#NewJeans' Attention (50%) / #ITZY (10%)stream MV to increase points; win Live Vote#GirlsGeneration (40%) stream the song on MelOn, Genie & FLO; stream MV to reduce others' SNS score; buy album; win Live Vote by big gap & hope for full Broadcast31281? 220821 EARLY#NewJeans' Attention (50%) / #ITZY (10%)stream MV to increase points; win Live Vote#GirlsGeneration (40%) stream the song on MelOn, Genie & FLO; stream MV to reduce others' SNS score; buy album; win Live Vote by big gap & hope for full Broadcast https://t.co/K3sQv5t1V0I will support this as much as i can. Even if they can’t perform because of Seohyun’s covid, we can do it guys ! SONE let’s support our queens ! twitter.com/kshowanalysis/… Kmusify@kmusifyActress and Girls Generation member #SEOHYUN has tested positive for COVID-19, as she shared apologetically on her personal IG Story last August 9.Inevitably, Girl's Generation has cancelled their music show performances.We hope she gets well soon! #SNSD #GirlsGeneration1Actress and Girls Generation member #SEOHYUN has tested positive for COVID-19, as she shared apologetically on her personal IG Story last August 9.Inevitably, Girl's Generation has cancelled their music show performances.We hope she gets well soon! #SNSD #GirlsGeneration https://t.co/LY2fjqDSv3 Seororo@Renssyyy@luukassl And to add, it doesn't mean that their music performances are cancelled. They will perform next week after Seohyun recovers from covid 19. This comeback is their reunion so I hope you will understand now. They don't want someone to be left out.1@luukassl And to add, it doesn't mean that their music performances are cancelled. They will perform next week after Seohyun recovers from covid 19. This comeback is their reunion so I hope you will understand now. They don't want someone to be left out. bee@ryujjmomg i just found out that gg music show comeback is cancelled bc seohyun got the covid:(((( my heart breaks for them. get well soon unnie :((omg i just found out that gg music show comeback is cancelled bc seohyun got the covid:(((( my heart breaks for them. get well soon unnie :(( عينين صوفيا @shaininnseohyun caught covid this is not real seohyun caught covid this is not real Andrea 안드레아 @andrea_drei01I'm so disappointed today because SNSD's comeback stage in MCD was cancelled because Seohyun was positive in COVID. Get well soon Seobaby I'm so disappointed today because SNSD's comeback stage in MCD was cancelled because Seohyun was positive in COVID. Get well soon Seobaby We wish Seohyun a speedy recovery and hope to see Girls' Generation perform stunningly once the idol has recovered. 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