K-Drama's Favorite Halmeoni Kim Young Ok Diagnosed with COVID-19
"Take Care of Mother" press conference was halted after lead star Kim Young Ok tested positive for COVID-19.
The veteran actress is the latest star who was diagnosed with the virus.
Recently, several K-drama stars and idols have tested positive amid the pandemic surge in the country.
With this, many productions and events were suspended as they complied with health protocols for the safety of the staff and crew.
Kim Young Ok Suspends Upcoming Activities Including 'Take Care of Mother' Press Conference
According to Newsis, the 84-year-old actress was diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 24 despite having a booster shot or third dose of vaccine.
Due to her health status, she is currently self-isolating and has temporarily postponed her activities.
Kim Young Ok is scheduled to appear in tvN variety show "Family Assembly," Channel S' "Attack on Grandma," and KBS 2TV's weekend drama "Young Lady and Gentleman."
Meanwhile, her TV show under JTBC, "Hot Singers," tells Joy News 24 that "the latest recording was in early March" and was no direct contact with the cast and crew.
IN CASE YOU MISSED: 'Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha' Actress Kim Young Ok's First Lead Role Movie 'Take Care of Mom' Confirms Release Date
In addition to her upcoming activities, the veteran actress is expected to attend the press conference of Kim Young Ok's movie "Take Care of Mother" on March 30. The event will be suspended due to her COVID-19 diagnosis.
Kim Young Ok to Headline New Movie for the First Time in 65 Year Acting Career
K-drama fans rejoiced after outlets confirmed that Kim Young Ok will star in "Take Care of Mother," which will be her first-ever lead role in a movie after 65-years as an actress.
Scheduled to hit the theaters on April 13, her upcoming movie follows the story of 85-year-old Mrs. Jeong Mal Im. She lives alone alongside her longtime friend's dog.
She was caught up in a messy situation after her only son, Jong Wook, was pretending to be a filial son and a caregiver who is posing as her family.
Joining the veteran actress as a cast member of "Take Care of Mother" is Kim Young Min as her son Jong Wook. Park Sung Yun wil play caregiver Mi Sook, together with Kim Hye Na and "Parasite" star Lee Jung Eun.
Kim Young Ok's Notable K-Dramas
Debuting her career in the late 1970s, Kim Young Young cemented her name in the industry as one of the most versatile actresses.
Now that the Hallyu wave has drastically grown, the veteran actress was dubbed as "national grandma," K-drama's favorite halmeoni or grandmother and the oldest active female actor in Korea.
In her 65-years as an actress, she has accolades of recognition and notable projects under her name.
Fans might recognize her as Seo In Guk's grandmother in the 2016 "Shopping King Louie" and Lee Hyeri's grandma in "Reply 1988."
She also entertained viewers as Gongjin's supervisor Kim in "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha," which stars Kim Seon Ho and Shin Min Ha, and Jun Ji Hyun's halmeoni in "Jirisan."
