Lee Seung Chul and a series of Korean stars "miserable" because of influenza A, Korean showbiz "cried"!

Khang TrầnDec 30, 2024 at 13:31

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Korean showbiz is struggling with consecutive incidents. The Korean entertainment industry is in turmoil due to the outbreak of influenza A after the plane crash in Muan. A series of events have been canceled, fans are worried about the health of their idols.

South Korea is currently facing a challenging period as one setback after another. Just days after the Jeju Air plane tragedy in Muan that killed 179 people, the Korean entertainment industry has suffered another shock when the influenza A outbreak broke out among artists. This has had a major impact on entertainment activities, forcing many events to be canceled and causing fans to worry about the health of their idols.

Lee Seung Chul and a series of Korean stars miserable because of influenza A, Korean showbiz cried! - Photo 1

Specifically, the influenza A epidemic has seriously affected the schedules of many famous artists, especially in recent days. Lee Seung Chul, a veteran singer in the Korean music industry, had to cancel his concert in Busan on December 28, just hours before the performance took place.

His management company, LSC, issued an urgent statement, apologizing to fans for the sudden change and announcing the postponement of the concert to January 4, 2025. In the statement, the company said that Lee Seung Chul is focusing on recovering his health to deliver a quality concert.

Lee Seung Chul and a series of Korean stars miserable because of influenza A, Korean showbiz cried! - Photo 2

Not only Lee Seung Chul, the group Kep1er also had to cancel their fansign event on December 28 after four members of the group tested positive for influenza A. Initially, only two members Yujin and Hikaru were infected, but after testing, a total of four members were affected.

The group's management company said the decision was made following medical advice, in order to protect the health of both the artists and fans. Fans who had registered for the event will receive refund details from the album distributor.

Lee Seung Chul and a series of Korean stars miserable because of influenza A, Korean showbiz cried! - Photo 3

In addition, several other artists in the Korean entertainment industry have also faced this situation, with many diagnosed with influenza A, raising concerns about the spread in the entertainment industry environment, where there are tight schedules and group meetings.

The influenza A epidemic has not only affected artists but also disrupted major entertainment programs in Korea. After the Jeju Air plane tragedy, major television stations such as MBC, KBS, and Mnet had to postpone many programs that had already aired. MBC's popular music program King of Mask Singer, the MBC Entertainment Awards, and many other entertainment programs were canceled or postponed.

Lee Seung Chul and a series of Korean stars miserable because of influenza A, Korean showbiz cried! - Photo 4

Even SBS is considering canceling shows like Running Man and My Ugly Duckling to show respect for the unfortunate people involved in this unfortunate incident and express sympathy for the country's overall situation.

In addition, artists contracting the flu and events having to be canceled have also significantly affected entertainment companies' revenue, from ticket sales to promotional activities. Management companies now face a double crisis, worrying about the health of their artists while also having to deal with financial and PR issues due to the sudden change in plans.

Lee Seung Chul and a series of Korean stars miserable because of influenza A, Korean showbiz cried! - Photo 5

The Korean entertainment industry is currently going through a difficult period, with the influenza A epidemic and the plane tragedy continuously casting a shadow over all activities. The huge challenges from the epidemic situation are delaying events, forcing many artists to cancel their schedules and face significant financial consequences. However, there is still a glimmer of hope as artists are actively receiving treatment and promising to return soon.

In the coming time, Korean showbiz will overcome this difficult period, and the people as well as artists will find peace in the coming days.

Lee Seung Chul and a series of Korean stars miserable because of influenza A, Korean showbiz cried! - Photo 6

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