Another coronavirus scare affected the set of Korean dramas after actor Kim Byung Chun tested positive for COVID-19.
According to a report by Naver Entertainment, the actor underwent a pre-emptive test last December 21 before reporting to the set of True Beauty on December 24. His positive result was revealed on December 22.
A source from his agency confirmed that Kim Byung Chun is currently undergoing a period of isolation and is waiting to be assigned a bed. He is also following the health guidelines issued by the government. Before his positive test result came out, he showed no signs of COVID-19.
Kim Byung Chun is currently cast in True Beauty and Phoenix 2020, but he has not reported to the set of these dramas after November 28th.
Meanwhile, one actress' path did overlap with Kim Byung Chun. Her agency recently confirmed that Han Ye Ri recently had an interaction with the veteran actor.
Han Ye Ri voluntarily underwent self-isolation and got herself tested for COVID-19 in compliance with the government's guidelines upon exposure to a COVID positive individual.
Her agency Saram Entertainment announced that she tested negative for the virus on December 23rd, Zapzee reported. However, she will remain in self-isolation until January 2nd to be on the safe side.
It can be recalled that early this month, the COVID-19 situation in Korea saw an upsurge and began affecting filming schedules of television dramas, films, and variety show. The release of Kakao TV's Lovestruck in the City was even pushed back after COVID related delays.
Most recently, an assistant director for MBC's Guys Over the Line and a camera director who attended the recording of The King of the Mask Singer were confirmed positive for coronavirus. There was a confirmed case in CJ ENM's Sangamdong Office while a staff member of MBC's Point of Omniciencient Intervention was also confirmed to be positive for the virus.
Several Kpop stars have also tested positive for COVID-19. Among them were Chungha, three members of UP10TION, and two members of EVERGLOW. SEVENTEEN and TWICE also got tested after they were exposed to COVID-19 carriers.
BLACKPINK also postponed their online concert The Show to January following stricter health guidelines as new cases surpassed 1,000 on December 15. Big Hit'sfirest new year extravaganza 2021 New Year's Eve Live also abandoned plans for an offline concert amid health concerns brought on by the pandemic, Checkin reported.
