The production team of Mnet's "M COUNTDOWN" has been diagnosed with coronavirus infection (COVID-19). The performers have promptly undergone COVID-19 testing.

According to News1's coverage on the 17th, two staff members of "M COUNTDOWN" tested positive for COVID-19 on the 16th.

An Mnet official stated on this day, "Before the epidemiological investigation, all staff members underwent COVID-19 testing, and the remaining staff are awaiting voice results and test results." He added, "We have also preemptively informed the artists who appeared on "M COUNTDOWN" last Thursday (the 12th) and are recommending PCR testing.”

The broadcast on the 12th featured Golden Child, Kim Woojin, THE BOYZ, Dreamcatcher, Park Jihoon, BDC, Sunmi, ASTRO, ONF, WEEEKLY, Chungha, TEN, Ha Sungwoon, and Hyoyeon.

In relation to this, THE BOYZ finished their schedule on the 16th, completed testing including staff who accompanied them to "M COUNTDOWN," and all received negative results on the morning of the 17th. Sunmi and Chungha also underwent COVID-19 testing and tested negative.

Golden Child is currently undergoing COVID-19 testing, with results expected on the 18th. Hyoyeon and TEN will also be tested on the same day.

ASTRO, ONF, WEEEKLY, Kim Woojin, and BDC had pre-recorded their performances and did not visit the site on the day of the broadcast, confirming they are not related.

Meanwhile, due to the confirmed COVID-19 cases, Mnet announced, "For the safety of staff and performers, this week's "M COUNTDOWN" live broadcast will be replaced with a highlight special.”

Mnet's music program "M COUNTDOWN" airs every Thursday at 6 PM.

Article Source: ⓒNEWS1

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