Trot singer Song Jiaren and Zhang Yuanying, a member of the limited group IZ*ONE, have been diagnosed with new crown, and another IZ*ONE member, An Youzhen, will self-isolate as a contact person.
Song Jia Ren Brokerage Company said, "On the 28th, Song Jia Ren went to the hospital due to physical discomfort, was diagnosed positive in the new crown virus test, and was sent to the isolation site for treatment in the afternoon", the company also said, "I am sorry that the public and fans are worried about the lack of epidemic prevention measures"
IZ*ONE members Zhang Yuanying and An Youzhen's company Starship also said, "Zhang Yuanying and An Youzhen overlapped with the confirmed external staff, and the two were tested for the new crown virus." After Zhang Yuanying was diagnosed positive, he was taking necessary measures according to the epidemic prevention authorities, and although the test result was negative, An Youzhen planned to interrupt all activities and self-isolate."
Previously, it was reported that Zhang Yuanying and An Youzhen would join the new girl group launched by Starship Entertainment in the second half of the year to debut again, but Starship said, "We are preparing a new girl group for the second half of the year, but the specific matters cannot be confirmed, please understand"
The epidemic prevention in the Korean showbiz circle has frequently lit up red lights. A few days ago, EXO Jin Minxi was also diagnosed. In addition, singers Kim Joo-ha, HaNi, Lovelyz Seo Ji-so, INFINITE Kim Sung-gyu, TREASURE Kim Do-young, Su Ting-hwan, BTOB Lee Min-hyuk, EVERGLOW Wang Yiren, Kim Seok-hyun, UP10TION member Xiao Wu, Bito, Gao Jie, actors Ji Chang-wook, Shin Sung-rok, Kim Won-hae, Kim Ji-eun, Sun Joon-ho, Cha Ji-yeon, Kwon Hyuk-so, MC Yoo Jae-seok, and model Han Hye-jin have also been diagnosed with COVID-19 before.