JTBC K-Drama “IDOL” Releases Statement After EXID’s Hani Tests Positive For COVID-19

Recently, EXID’s Hani tested positive for COVID-19. JTBC K-Drama IDOL told OSEN, “Due to Hani’s positive test we will stop all scheduled filming. All staff members that have overlapped paths or are suspected of contact will be undergoing COVID-19 testing.”

Hani’s agency Sublime Artist Agency stated, “Hani has been confirmed positive for COVID-19. After being notified of a staff member being confirmed with COVID-19, we conducted a preemptive test and received a positive result for Hani on July 20 KST.”

The Korean entertainment industry is on high alert as a new wave of COVID-19 cases have been spreading throughout the country.