iKon stops all activities because 3 members have COVID-19

COVID-19 is hitting the Korean entertainment industry a lot.

Members Jinhwan, Yunhyeong, and Donghyuk of idol group iKON have tested positive for COVID-19. On January 23, YG Entertainment revealed that they took their first test using a rapid self-test kit, after feeling mild cold symptoms. Here is the official statement:

"Hello, I'm YG Entertainment. iKON members Kim Jinhwan, Song Yunhyeong and Kim Donghyuk tested positive for COVID-19 today (January 23). For the first time, they confirmed it. positive after using the self-test kit on January 22, after feeling mild cold symptoms.

After that, all iKON members immediately stopped the schedule and conducted PCR test. The three members mentioned earlier have confirmed positive, while Bobby, Junhoe, and Chanwoo tested negative during self-isolation/

We will spare no effort to support the quick recovery of the three members as well as the health and safety of all our artists. In addition, we will comply with the cooperation with the quarantine authorities and take all necessary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. If there are any changes in the future, we will notify you as soon as possible."

Currently, iKON members are doing solo activities, but member Jinhwan said that the group is preparing to release the next album. The male idol said that the group is working hard to create great, quality music products for fans.

Recently, a series of famous Korean groups had to be tested for COVID-19. This is a strong move by the management companies in protecting artists in the context that the epidemic in Korea is still complicated. Previously, a reality TV show with many idol groups participating in "Kingdom: Legendary War" had someone positive for COVID-19.

Many fans actively support the establishment of plans to ensure the health and safety of artists. Representatives of Super Junior, iKon or BTOB all shared on the group's official website that the members' health is good and that going for a COVID-19 test is a timely action in protecting their own health. yourself and those around you.

Up to now, the COVID-19 epidemic situation is still complicated in Korea. This has forced big entertainment companies such as Big Hit Entertainment, SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment... to change many schedules and plans of artists under the company. More performances and interactions with the audience in the form of online are held. Popular groups like BTS, BLACKPINK, TXT... all choose to interact with fans on social networks.

According to the forecast, the epidemic situation will last at least until the end of 2021, so Korean artists are expected to only be able to resume their tour schedules and hold music shows in 2022. Before the pandemic take place, Kpop is a performance industry with "huge" revenue, leading GDP contribution to Korea.

According to the Washington Post, border restrictions caused by the Omicron variant, a series of idols infected with COVID-19 complicate the group's operation plans. Showbiz Korea fell into a state of turmoil because of the epidemic. According to Korea Times, the number of Kpop idols infected with COVID-19 is even more than announced online. Some groups have to postpone all schedules because of infected members.

According to Yonhap, Korean showbiz in general and the Kpop world in particular are in a difficult situation that is inevitable. From the beginning of December 2021, the public health order in Korea requires international travelers to undergo 10 days of isolation upon arrival. That means that there is still a long way for idols to have the opportunity to hold concerts with a large audience like in the past.

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