Confirmed COVID-19 Case at KBS Drama Filming Site... Kim Yohan and WEi Cancel Schedules

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] Actor Kim Yohan, a member of the group WEi, tested positive for COVID-19 during the filming of the drama 'School 2021'.

KBS announced on the 14th, "One of the supporting cast members of the new Wednesday-Thursday drama ‘School 2021’ tested positive for COVID-19 on November 13."

They added, "Immediately after, COVID-19 tests were conducted on all staff and cast members, resulting in actor Kim Yohan testing ‘positive,’ while all other staff and cast members tested ‘negative.’"

They further stated, "Currently, actor Kim Yohan is showing no particular symptoms," and "Both the supporting cast member and Kim Yohan have completed their second COVID-19 vaccinations more than two weeks ago, and there was no close contact between the two."

KBS explained that, according to quarantine authorities' guidelines, those who had close contact with the confirmed case have entered self-quarantine.

Additionally, the production team of 'School 2021' said, "We have been putting all our efforts into prevention through regular PCR testing, disinfection, and temperature checks," and "We will continue to closely monitor the situation to ensure no further issues arise."

Accordingly, the first broadcast and production presentation schedule of 'School 2021' will be postponed by one week. 'School 2021' is a drama depicting the dreams and love of eighteen-year-old high school students, starring Kim Yohan, Jo Yihyun, and Chu Youngwoo.

Following Kim Yohan's positive diagnosis, members of his group WEi also underwent testing. The agency stated, "WEi members Jang Daehyun, Kim Yohan, Kang Seokhwa, and Kim Junseo have all completed their second vaccinations, Yoo Yongha is within one week after his second vaccination, and Kim Donghan has completed his first vaccination."

They added, "All WEi members and related staff are considered close contacts and are undergoing PCR (polymerase chain reaction) testing, awaiting results," and "All WEi schedules during the self-quarantine period have been canceled or postponed."

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