More than 20 Korean artists contracted the virus in one week, BTOB captain Seo Eun-kwang was diagnosed
(Seoul, 15th) The number of confirmed cases in South Korea in a single day has exceeded 50,000 for five consecutive days. Among them, the confirmed rate in the Seoul area was as high as 14.8% six days ago, and the entertainment industry was also deeply affected. Moon Se Yoon, ITZY Ye Ji, KINGDOM Dann, and famous host Kim Sung Joo have all tested positive. All seven members of the boy group TEMPEST, who have not debuted, have all tested positive and will postpone their debut. The new album “Be Together” was originally scheduled to be released on the 21st of this month. The leader of the men’s group BTOB, Xu Enguang, also announced the diagnosis today, and the promotion activities of the new album may be affected.
Since the outbreak of the epidemic in South Korea, although many restrictions have been imposed on artistic and cultural activities that are easy to attract crowds, they have recently been relaxed a lot, and most artist groups have begun to hold large-scale events such as concerts and fan meetings. According to Korean media statistics, at least 20 artists have been infected with the virus in the past week!
Xu Enguang suspends all activities
The Cube office of the South Korean boy group BTOB pointed out that Xu Enguang took a rapid test by himself because he had cold symptoms. At that time, there was no infection. He then went to the hospital for nucleic acid test and was diagnosed this morning. He has received 2 doses of the vaccine. All activities have been suspended, and home quarantine has been followed in accordance with the instructions of the authorities. As for teammates Lee Minhyuk, Lee Changsub, Im Hyunsik, Peniel and Lu Xingjae, nucleic acid tests have been carried out and the results are awaiting.
“Two Days One Night” Cancelled
FNC Entertainment confirmed that Wen Shirun was diagnosed. Because he had a mild sore throat, he did a quick screening and the result was positive. He was further confirmed by PCR test. He has received 2 doses of vaccines and is currently in isolation at home according to the instructions of the authorities. Originally, he was expected to record “Two Days and One Night” this week. Now the recording of the program has been cancelled, but because it is still archived, it will not affect the future broadcast schedule.
All TEMPEST staff diagnosed
Lehua Entertainment revealed that all members of TEMPEST (Hyong Xie, Ben Yi, Eun Chan, Yoshioung, Huo Lang, Ta Rai, Han Bin) have been diagnosed. Currently, most of the members have low-grade fever and cold symptoms. The debut album was originally scheduled to be released on the 21st. “It’s ME, It’s WE” will be delayed until March 2nd.
Jin Shengzhu’s brokerage company revealed that Jin Shengzhu conducted a quick screening at home and found that he was positive. He went to the first time for PCR testing. He received a confirmation notice this morning. He is hosting “The King of Masked Singer”, “Unity Talent 2” and “Funny” “Victor” and other seven programs, it is estimated that the shooting and broadcast dates of the programs will be affected.
Dann, a member of the men’s group KINGDOM, has had some mild cold symptoms since the 12th, so he took the initiative to perform a quick screening test and found that he was positive. Therefore, he took a PCR test on the 13th and received the final result notification at 11 o’clock that night. vaccine, so the physical condition is not too serious.
Ye Ji infected with the virus after Lia
ITZY member Lia was diagnosed on the 13th. The PCR test results of Yujin and Cailing were negative, while Yeji and Yuna were tested twice in the morning because the first test result was inconclusive, and Yeji was positive. According to a JYP Entertainment statement, Yeeji has received 2 doses of the vaccine and has no symptoms other than a low-grade fever, so she is only treated in isolation at home, while another member, Yuna, has a negative result. ITZY was originally scheduled to hold their first meeting in three years since their debut on the 19th, but it has now been postponed due to their confirmed diagnosis, but they still celebrated their 3rd anniversary with a recording, which moved fans.
