Pop group BTS have asked fans to stay away from their upcoming shows to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
The South Korean band are due to tape TV shows in Seoul this week, marking the release of their latest album, Map Of The Soul: 7.
In an email to fan club members, they said the shows will go ahead, but without a studio audience.
A press conference will also be held “without any members of the press,” added BTS's record label, Big Hit.
“We have decided to fully co-operate with the government's policy to refrain from holding events with a massive number of participants in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus,” said a statement.
“We would like to advise fans to refrain from visiting the venue of the press conference for your own safety, and ask you to support BTS by watching the press conference via livestreaming.”
Seven people have died from coronavirus in South Korea, with more than 760 infected. About 7,700 troops have been quarantined after 11 military members were diagnosed with the disease.
South Korean broadcasters took the decision to uninvite audiences from their shows to help contain the outbreak.
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