Song Joong-ki Self-Quarantine, Film 'Bogota' Filming Suspended... Lee Hee-joon Also in Self-Quarantine

Actor Song Joong-ki / Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Seulgi Kim] The film 'Bogota' team has halted filming in Colombia and returned to Korea due to concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As a result, lead actors Song Joong-ki and Lee Hee-joon have entered a two-week self-quarantine.

Song Joong-ki's agency HiSTORY D&C stated on the 24th, "Due to the temporary suspension of 'Bogota's filming schedule in Colombia, Song Joong-ki returned to Korea this morning (24th) via Incheon International Airport," adding, "Fortunately, there are no health issues, and he will begin a two-week self-quarantine period to rest. No future schedules have been decided yet."

Although Song Joong-ki shows no symptoms of COVID-19, he is subject to a two-week self-quarantine recommendation due to his recent overseas travel history.

Lee Hee-joon, who returned earlier on the 22nd, is also reported to be in self-quarantine.

His agency BH Entertainment said, "Lee Hee-joon has been safely self-quarantining at home since returning on the 22nd. His health condition is good. No schedules have been set after the self-quarantine period."

'Bogota' is a work depicting the story of emigrating to Colombia and settling in a foreign land, with most of the filming taking place on location in Colombia. Accordingly, earlier this year, the cast including Song Joong-ki and Lee Hee-joon, along with the staff, departed for the site.

However, as the risk of COVID-19 spread has recently increased in South America, the 'Bogota' team decided to return home for safety.

Distributor Megabox JoongAng Plus M stated, "The entire 'Bogota' team has decided to return. Safety is the top priority, so the resumption of filming will be decided later after monitoring the situation."

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