Super Junior's Shindong Tests Positive for COVID-19 After June Janssen Vaccination, Breakthrough Infection Ahead of Booster Shot

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] Super Junior member Shin Dong (Shin Donghee) contracted COVID-19 after receiving the Janssen vaccine.

On the 12th, a representative from his agency SJ Label told Asia Economy, "Shin Dong was classified as a primary contact of a confirmed COVID-19 case and tested positive in a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. He is currently in self-quarantine."

According to the representative, Shin Dong experienced an error in the PCR test conducted on the 9th, right after receiving a notification message from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. He retook the test on the 10th and was confirmed positive on the 11th.

The representative added, "Shin Dong received the Janssen vaccine in mid-June and had a booster shot appointment scheduled for next Monday (the 15th)."

Shin Dong, who has entered self-quarantine, has rescheduled all his upcoming appearances. Other Super Junior members did not undergo testing as their schedules did not overlap. No related confirmed cases have been reported from the programs he is currently appearing in.

Shin Dong is expected to take another PCR test around ten days later, coinciding with the end of his self-quarantine period, and is likely to resume activities after testing negative.

Meanwhile, Shin Dong debuted with Super Junior in 2005, gaining great popularity across Asia. He is currently appearing on JTBC's "Knowing Bros" and SBS Plus's "Love Doctor Season 2." Additionally, he has been actively working as a music video director.

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