Recently, “Running Man” Ji Seok Jin tested positive in a COVID self-examination kit conducted before one of his filming.
After this news, Kim Jong Kook and Yang Se Chan’s confirmation of COVID-19 was also reported. On the 10th, Kim Jong Gook’s agency stated, “Kim Jong Kook felt mild cold on the 9th and tested positive after conducting a self-diagnosis kit test, and later received a PCR test and finally tested positive. Kim Jong Kook has completed the second vaccination and currently has no major health problems, suspending all schedules and taking necessary measures according to the guidelines of the broadcasting authorities.”
On the same day, Yang Se Chan’s agency also stated, “Yang Se Chan was tested positive in the COVID-19 PCR test,” adding, “He is in good health and is currently stabilizing at home.” Since then, he has been self-quarantined and recently tested positive through the second PCR test, he explained. Yang Se-chan did not attend the recording of “Running Man” held on the 7th due to self-isolation.
Ji Seok Jin, Kim Jong Kook, and Yang Se Chan are all permanent members of one of the popular variety show, “Running Man.” Other members of “Running Man,” Yoo Jae Seok, Ha Ha, Jeon So Min, and Song Ji Hyo, however tested negative in the self-examination kit.
Many fans were wondering if this has affected the upcoming “Running Man” episode, and fortunately, this week’s episode 592 will air on its original time slot.
Stay tuned this weekend on KOCOWA!