Musical 'Dracula' Opening Delayed to 20th... All COVID-19 Positive Actors Fully Recovered

Actors Shin Sung-rok (right) and Lim Hye-young in the musical 'Dracula'.

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Dong-hyun] The musical "Dracula," which halted rehearsals before its opening due to a COVID-19 case, has ultimately decided to postpone its premiere.

The production company Odi Company announced on the 11th via its official social media (SNS) account, "To present a high-quality performance, the opening of the musical 'Dracula' has been postponed to May 20."

Originally, "Dracula" was scheduled to hold its first performance of the year on the 18th at Blue Square Interpark Hall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. The performances on the 18th and 19th, canceled due to the postponement, will be canceled without any fees. Audience members who booked tickets for these dates will be granted priority booking rights for the third ticket release (performances from June 15 to 20), starting on the 24th.

On April 23, actor Son Jun-ho tested positive for COVID-19. At that time, actors and staff classified as close contacts entered a two-week self-quarantine. On April 28, actors Shin Sung-rok, Jeon Dong-seok, and Kang Tae-eul were additionally confirmed positive.

Odi Company explained, "The actors who tested positive focused on treatment and recovery according to the guidelines of the relevant authorities and have all been declared fully recovered, gradually returning to rehearsals."

Odi Company added, "All individuals who were self-quarantined according to the health authorities' guidelines were released by May 6, including the last person. All participants in rehearsals, including those who were self-quarantined, tested negative in the COVID-19 retests."

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