[Epoch Times, January 26, 2022](The Epoch Times reporter Zeng Weixin compiled and reported) The CCP virus (COVID-19/Wuhan pneumonia) epidemic is spreading around the world, and the Omicron variant strain has also caused a rapid increase in the number of confirmed cases in South Korea. On the 25th, South Korea reported 13,012 new cases in a single day. Hyorin, who was the captain of the South Korean girl group SISTAR, was also diagnosed with the virus on the 26th.
On the 26th, Hyorin’s agency, bridʒ Entertainment, announced that while she was waiting for the recording of “Yoo Hee Yeol’s Sketchbook” on the 25th, she learned that she was listed as a close contact of the confirmed person who appeared on the variety show “Double Trouble”. Hyorin immediately interrupted her trip and underwent PCR quarantine.
The company stated that Hyorin received a positive result today (26th), and all the test results of the staff who worked together were negative. Hyorin canceled all scheduled trips and took necessary measures in accordance with the guidelines of the epidemic prevention authorities.
In addition, bridʒ Entertainment also stated that Xiaolin had completed two doses of the vaccine but was still diagnosed. She took a self-test (quick screening) test before recording the variety show “Double Trouble” last Sunday, and participated in the show after getting a negative result. Before the recording of “Yoo Hee Yeol’s Sketchbook”, Hyo Rin also participated in the filming with a quick screening test and a negative result, but while waiting for the filming, she received a notification that she had been in close contact with the confirmed patient in “Double Trouble” and interrupted. All trips.
The company also stated that it will fully abide by the guidelines of the epidemic prevention authorities, and will do its best to protect the health and safety of its artists. At the same time, it also apologized for causing concern to fans and related people, and said that Hyorin will recover as soon as possible, and greet everyone with a good face.
In addition, Kim Donghan, a member of the Korean men’s group WEi, recorded the variety show “Double Trouble” on the 24th. Although Kim Donghan participated in the recording after being quarantined with a quick-screening test and obtained a negative result, he had suspected symptoms on the 24th and still on the 25th. Diagnosed with the virus this afternoon.
After Kim Dong-han was diagnosed, his company immediately informed the program of the incident. Hyorin is the second artist to be diagnosed with “Double Trouble”.
Responsible editor: Liang Mengzhu