So Ji Sub, Kim Tae Ri, More Test Positive for COVID-19 + ‘Alien’ Promotional Activities Halted
Kim Tae Ri's agency confirmed that the actress tested positive for COVID-19 following "Alien" director and co-star So Ji Sub. On July 27, CJ ENM, the distributor of the movie released a statement confirming that director Choi Dong Hoon and actor So Ji Sub were diagnosed with the virus. Keep on reading for all the details.
Kim Tae Ri Test Positive For COVID-19
As obtained by E-Daily Korea, Kim Tae Ri's agency, Management mmm, released an official statement noting that the actress had acquired COVID-19 after being in close contact with director Choi Dong Hoon and So Ji Sub.
The label also shared that the actress took a self-diagnosis kit test on the 27th after discovering her co-stars' health diagnosis. Unfortunately, she tested positive and immediately proceeded with a PCR test.
On the 28th, Kim Tae Ri's PCR test results were positive for COVD-19.
According to Management mmm, the actress is currently on self-isolation and receiving treatments under the quarantine authorities' guidelines. Thankfully, Kim Tae Ri has no special symptoms despite the diagnosis.
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To recall, the 32-year-old star contracted COVID-19 amid filming for her K-drama "Twenty-Five, Twenty-One" and had to push back the production of the series.
The same goes for the "Alien" movie after officials announced they would halting all promotional activities, including stage greetings and interviews.
Ryu Jun Yeol and Kim Woo Bin Test Negative
Amid the health status of Kim Tae Ri, So Ji Sub, and director Choi Dong Hoon, lead stars Ryu Jun Yeol and Kim Woo Bin tested negative for the virus.
The "Our Blues" star had been diagnosed with COVID-19 in May and had to cancel his upcoming events, including the photo exhibit with Jaeger-LeCoultre, where he serves as the global brand ambassador.
'Alien' Promotional Activities 'Inevitably Canceled' After Cast Members' COVID-19 Diagnosis
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CJ ENM apologizes for postponing the activity scheduled on July 27 following the diagnosis of the "Alien" director and So Ji Sub.
In a statement released on the company's official Instagram, the distributor shared that the scheduled stage greeting was "inevitably canceled due to issues such as COVID-19 confirmation and close contact among major participants." They added that they are, "looking forward to seeing everyone who took precious time to watch the movie on the spot."
However, the company added that the activities set throughout the weekend were also halted as the "director and some cast members of the first part of "Alien" decided to cancel the stage greeting inevitably."
CJ ENM also added that they "have repeatedly worried about meeting the audience who love the first part of "Alien," but we have to cancel it for the safety of everyone."
However, despite the cases of COVID-19 among the cast members, "Alien" is still showing in theaters and was able to hit the 1 million mark amid the movie's popularity.
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Written by Geca Wills
