Celebrity COVID-19 Cases Surge... Actor Shin Hyun-bin Also Experiences Breakthrough Infection

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Junhyung] Actor Shin Hyunbin has tested positive for COVID-19, her agency Yubon Company announced on the 14th.

Shin Hyunbin received a notification of close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case on the 13th and underwent a PCR test. At that time, she was given a pending and cautionary status, but after a retest, she was confirmed positive on the same day.

Shin Hyunbin completed her second COVID-19 vaccination in September this year. Since then, she has regularly undergone COVID-19 tests while participating in her schedule. The agency stated, "Shin Hyunbin currently has no health issues," adding, "(However) she has canceled all scheduled activities and is following the quarantine authorities' guidelines."

Recently, as the year-end awards ceremonies in the broadcasting industry, where actors, entertainers, and singers gather, approach, confirmed cases are rapidly increasing. Singer and broadcaster Yoo Heeyeol tested positive for COVID-19 on the 11th of this month. Broadcaster Yoo Jaeseok, classified as a close contact of Yoo Heeyeol, also tested positive on the 13th.

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