[Exclusive] Lim Young-woong Ahead of 'Solo Show', Undergoes Vaccination and PCR Test for 'Special Quarantine'

Lim Young-woong / Photo by Mulgogi Music

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] Singer Lim Young-woong will meet the audience under thorough quarantine measures.

According to Asia Economy's report on the 22nd, Lim Young-woong is scheduled to undergo a COVID-19 (novel coronavirus infection) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test in preparation for taking the stage at KBS Lim Young-woong's solo show "We’re HERO Lim Young-woong," which will be held at Goyang KINTEX on the 10th of next month at 6:30 PM.

A broadcasting official stated, "Lim Young-woong has been vaccinated against COVID-19, and like the audience, he will submit a vaccination certificate before going on stage."

The official also added, "Lim Young-woong and all accompanying agency staff will visit a testing center within three days of the performance to undergo PCR testing according to performance standards."

Lim Young-woong shares the belief that everyone's safety is important and is determined to perform with strict quarantine measures. The official hinted, "He is diligently preparing to complete the solo show exemplarily by strictly following the guidelines received from the quarantine authorities and KBS."

Additionally, a senior KBS official told Asia Economy, "The same quarantine standards apply to all production staff, performers, and audience members participating in the KBS year-end special 'We’re HERO Lim Young-woong.' Everyone must submit both a vaccination certificate and a negative PCR test result to participate," adding, "The production team's determination to complete the performance with thorough quarantine is exceptional."

Following the government's phased return to daily life stage 1, implemented on the 1st, concerts with fewer than 500 attendees are now allowed only for vaccinated individuals or those with a negative PCR test certificate.

Accordingly, KBS announced that, in accordance with COVID-19 quarantine guidelines, only those aged 18 and over (born before December 10, 2003) who have completed vaccination are allowed to attend.

Therefore, all staff and performers participating in the performance, as well as audience members, must carry both the COOV vaccination certificate (with at least 14 days elapsed) and a negative PCR test result within 72 hours.

Audience recruitment closed on the 19th, and individual notifications will be sent only to the winners.

Lim Young-woong / Photo by Kakao

Lim Young-woong will take the solo show stage for the third time following singers Na Hoon-a and Shim Soo-bong, and the show is scheduled to be broadcast for about two hours as a KBS year-end special at the end of December. Whether it will be streamed online on the day of the broadcast is still under discussion.

Planned under the theme "We are all heroes living ordinary lives during difficult times," "We're HERO, Lim Young-woong" will feature Lim Young-woong performing various stages including his hit song "Love Always Runs Away" and other popular songs that have surpassed 10 million views on YouTube.

Meanwhile, Lim Young-woong won first place (Jin) on TV Chosun's "Tomorrow is Mr. Trot" and has appeared on shows such as "Love Call Center" and "Ppongsoongah School." Recently embarking on solo activities, he continues to make a strong impact by sweeping various charts.

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