Park Shin Hye Gets Tested for COVID After a Co-worker in 'Sisyphus: The Myth' Confirmed Positive
"#ALIVE" actress Park Shin Hye reportedly tested negative for the COVID19 test. The actress is said to continue filming her upcoming drama "Sisyphus: The Myth."
On Nov. 24, Park Shin Hye's agency, Salt Entertainment, confirmed that the actress would push through with her filming schedules. The label expressed that the actress decided to normally carry out her schedule after her COVID 19 test was negative.
Park Shin Hye underwent COVID 19 testing after a cast member for their JTBC drama "Sisyphus: The Myth" had tested positive for coronavirus.
"Sisyphus: The Myth" is helmed by the famous producing director Jin Hyuk who also worked on the hit drama series "Shining Inheritance," "City Hunter," "Doctor Strange," "The Legend of the Blue Sea," and more. The upcoming JTBC drama is a science-themed mystery series.
The drama is especially gaining attention because their main leads include famous actors Cho Seung Woo and Park Shin Hye. Previously, the two of them have already worked together in the film "Love Phobia." However, Park Shin Hye was only a child then.
South Korean actress, singer, and model Park Shin Hye was born on February 18, 1990. The 30-year-old actress became widely recognized for starring in melodramas Stairway to Heaven (2003) and Tree of Heaven (2006). She is considered one of the most multitalented actresses of her generation. Park Shin Hye continued to build her career in the industry and received further recognition for her portrayals in various television dramas such as "You're Beautiful" (2009), "The Heirs" (2013), "Pinocchio" (2014-2015), "Doctors" (2016), and "Memories of the Alhambra" (2018-2019).
The actress ranked 33rd in Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list in 2015 and ranked 12th place in 2017. Fast forward to 2020, Park Shin Hye's latest project was in the zombie-thriller film "Alive," based on the original script of Hollywood screenwriter Matt Naylor, alongside actor Yoo Ah In. In the same year, she also starred in another film titled "Call," which Director Lee Chung Hyun helped. "Call" revolves around two women existing in different periods that became connected through a mysterious phone call. The film premieres on Netflix on Nov. 27.
Following her hit drama series Pinocchio (2014-2015), Park Shin Hye became one of the most sought-after brand endorsers in the industry, catering to different brands. Mamonde and Bruno Magli reportedly saw a surge in sales due to the actress. She also became famous worldwide and had endorsed several international brands like Bruno Magli, Millet, and Bench.
The actress is also the first Korean star to be chosen as a Visa model and the first Korean celebrity to be chosen as a global ambassador for the Austrian jewelry brand Swarovski. British jewelry brand Olivia Burton also signed Park Shin Hye as its first-ever brand ambassador for Korea.
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Written by Sam Yap
