Daniel Dae Kim Tests Positive for COVID-19, Urges to Stop Violence Against Asians

Actor Daniel Dae Kim. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] Korean-American actor Daniel Dae Kim, who is active in Hollywood, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and has appealed to stop racial discrimination against Asians.

On the 19th (local time), Daniel Dae Kim posted on his Instagram, "I tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday. I am okay. I want to share my journey with you to provide helpful information. I hope everyone stays safe, calm, and above all, healthy," along with a video.

In the video, he explained, "After arriving at my home in Hawaii, I tried to isolate myself in my room and rest. But that night, I felt tightness in my chest and experienced body aches and fever. So I got tested for COVID-19 and was confirmed positive."

He added, "If teenagers do not take COVID-19 seriously, they put their loved ones and over one million people at risk. It is important to practice social distancing and always keep your hands clean."

Especially, Daniel Dae Kim mentioned the reality of Asians facing racial discrimination as COVID-19 spreads worldwide. He pleaded, "Please stop the prejudice and senseless violence against Asian people. I am Asian and have the coronavirus, but I did not get it from China. I got it in New York, USA."

Before Daniel Dae Kim, Hollywood stars have been consecutively diagnosed with COVID-19, increasing fear. American national actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, as well as Olga Kurylenko, Idris Elba, Christopher Heubach, and Rachel Matthews, have tested positive for COVID-19.

Meanwhile, Daniel Dae Kim appeared alongside Kim Yunjin in the ABC drama 'Lost.' He also gained popularity by appearing in American dramas such as 'ER,' '24,' and 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.'

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