Broadcast Appearances 'Canceled One After Another' Due to COVID-19
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] Following singer Lee Chan-won's positive diagnosis of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), singers Lim Young-woong and Jang Min-ho, who underwent COVID-19 testing, have tested negative. Broadcasters Park Myung-soo and Seo Jang-hoon, as well as singer Lee Juck, canceled their broadcast recordings and entered self-quarantine.
According to TV Chosun on the 3rd, Lee Chan-won and those who filmed together on shows such as 'Love Call Center' and 'Bongsunga Academy'?including Lim Young-woong, Young Tak, Jung Dong-won, Jang Min-ho, Kim Hee-jae, Boom, Jang Young-ran, Park Myung-soo, Lee Hwi-jae, Jang Young-ran, Hong Hyun-hee, and Lee Ha-jung?underwent COVID-19 testing. They either entered self-quarantine or canceled broadcast recordings.
Fortunately, Lim Young-woong and Jang Min-ho were confirmed negative. New Era Project, which manages Lim Young-woong and Jang Min-ho, stated that "Lim Young-woong and Jang Min-ho tested negative and are maintaining self-quarantine according to the guidelines of health authorities."
Park Myung-soo did not participate in the live broadcast of KBS Radio's 'Park Myung-soo's Radio Show' scheduled for that morning. Announcer Jung Da-eun, who hosted in his place, said, "Park Myung-soo went for testing after overlapping movements with a confirmed COVID-19 case."
Broadcaster and singer Boom is also awaiting test results. Until the results are out, Boom will not participate in SBS Radio's 'Boom Boom Power,' which he was hosting.
A representative from KBS2's 'Pet Vitamin,' where Boom appeared, said, "Filming was done at the end of last November, and Boom has no filming schedule this week. Future recordings will be decided based on the test results."
Broadcaster Seo Jang-hoon, who shares the same stylist as Lee Chan-won, completed testing and began self-quarantine, deciding not to attend the JTBC show 'Knowing Bros' recording scheduled for that day.
Singer Lee Juck also did not appear on SBS Radio's 'Park Ha-sun's Cinetown' as scheduled and participated only via phone call. Lee Juck, who is reported to have entered self-quarantine, said, "My stylist team is the same as the Mr. Trot stylist team," and added, "I am waiting for the stylist's test results."
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