Yoo Ah In and Ra Mi Ran's Upcoming Movie 'High Five' Suspends Production Due to COVID-19 Scare
The upcoming K-movie "High Five" starring Yoo Ah In, Ra Mi Ran, Oh Jung Se, and more halts production due to COVID-19.
The news was confirmed by a representative of NEW, the distributor of the much-anticipated film, adding that the team is set to undergo COVID-19 testing.
K-Movie "High Five" Suspends Filming Session
It came after one staff member tested positive for the deadly virus, and because of this, the filming session had to be delayed to protect the safety and health of the staff and crew.
"One of the staff tested today with a corona self-test kit and found a positive case. The filming was canceled, and all those present at the scene went to the screening clinic to perform Corona PCR. I was tested."
In addition, the official also noted that those waiting for the results stayed at a specific dormitory adding that the management will release a statement once the results come out.
Fortunately, "High Five" cast Yoo Ah In and Ra Mi Ran were not present on the shoot.
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Korean Remake "Money Heist" and "Bogota" Delays Filming
The action fantasy film directed by Kang Hyung Chul is the latest movie who have announced that they will be suspending filming due to COVID-19.
Earlier this month, Song Joong Ki's movie "Bogota" halts its production for the second time after the "Vincenzo" star came in close contact with an acquaintance who tested positive for the virus.
Luckily, the South Korean heartthrob tested negative but is still required to self-isolate.
After days in isolation, Song Joong Ki's agency revealed that the A-lister has completed its quarantine period and will be resuming the production of the upcoming K-movie.
In addition to the list of Korean movies and shows who postponed their production due to spiking cases of the virus is the Korean remake of Netflix's "Money Heist."
Just like in "Bogota: City of the Lost," the upcoming series also suspends its filming after one cast came in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
This is to comply with the protocols as well as the safety of the whole team.
"High Five" Movie Details
The forthcoming action fantasy movie is currently in the middle of its production alongside a roster of its powerhouse cast.
The soon-to-be-released K-movie "High Five" has created a buzz on social media due to its cast lineup and interesting storyline.
Apart from the award-winning actors Yoo Ah In, Ra Mi Ran, Oh Jung Se, the lead stars also include Ahn Jae Hong, and "Racket Boys" actress Lee Jae In.
In addition, GOT7's Jinyoung and "The Golden Holiday" actor Kim Hee Won also joined the cast.
"High Five" follows the story of a group of five people with extraordinary abilities and gifted superpowers.
Interestingly, they developed their supernatural powers after receiving organ transplants from a mysterious psychic.
Due to this, the five superheroes guard themselves against a group of people who attempt to take away their newly acquired powers.
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Written by Geca Wills
