Broadcasting Industry Faces Quarantine Red Light... Kim Seongju Tests Positive in Rapid Test, Moon Seyoon and Son Heonsu Confirmed (Comprehensive)

Kim Seong-ju Rapid Antigen Test Positive
Moon Se-yoon and Son Heon-su Confirmed Positive

Kim Sung-joo, Moon Se-yoon, Son Heon-soo / Photo by Channel A·SKY Channel, Mnet, KBS

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] As the daily number of COVID-19 confirmed cases has exceeded 50,000 for five consecutive days, a large number of confirmed cases have also occurred in the broadcasting industry, including Kim Seongju, Moon Seyoon, and Son Heonsu.

On the 14th, the agency Janggun Entertainment stated, "Kim Seongju experienced mild sore throat symptoms and conducted a self-test kit (rapid antigen test), which resulted in a positive reaction," adding, "He immediately took a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test and is currently awaiting the results."

Kim Seongju has completed three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, and his symptoms are reported to be mild.

If Kim Seongju, who is actively working in the broadcasting industry, tests positive on the PCR test, a considerable impact is expected. He has participated in recordings for MBC's 'King of Mask Singer,' KBS's 'Our Giri Operation Time,' 'Winner,' JTBC's 'Gather and Play 2,' TV Chosun's 'National Singer,' as well as the upcoming Channel A programs 'Steel Troops 2' and 'The Nation Calls.'

The press conference for Channel A's 'Steel Troops 2,' which was scheduled for the next day's recording, was canceled. If a positive diagnosis is confirmed through the PCR test, close contacts must undergo testing and self-quarantine according to their movement paths.

Following Jeon Hyunmoo and Yoo Jae-seok, there is heightened tension in the broadcasting industry due to the high possibility of a large-scale infection.

On the same day, Moon Seyoon also tested positive. His agency, FNC Entertainment, stated, "He showed mild sore throat symptoms in the morning, took a self-test kit, which was positive, and immediately underwent a PCR test, receiving confirmation of infection."

Moon Seyoon has completed two doses of the vaccine and is currently self-isolating after receiving the positive diagnosis.

Like Kim Seongju, Moon Seyoon appears on multiple programs such as KBS2's '2 Days & 1 Night,' tvN's 'Comedy Big League' and 'Amazing Saturday,' IHQ's 'Delicious Guys,' and NQQ's 'After Hardship Comes Food,' making the impact significant.

The '2 Days & 1 Night' team announced, "This week's scheduled filming has been canceled," adding, "There is enough footage, so there will be no disruption."

Comedian Son Heonsu also tested positive. His agency revealed, "He took a PCR test on the 12th and received a positive result on the 13th." He is known to have completed three doses of the vaccine.

Son Heonsu is currently closely working with middle-aged cast members on KBS's '6 O'Clock My Hometown' and 'Birth of a Worker,' which has caused concern. According to KBS, there is sufficient footage, so the recording schedule is not affected.

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