Lee Joon Gi Positive COVID-19, Forced Absent Filming Drama Again My Life

JAKARTA - Lee Joon Gi tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, April 18. With mild symptoms, he had to self-isolate and stop filming for his drama Again My Life.

"This morning (April 18), our agency actor Lee Joon Gi tested positive for COVID-19," said Namoo Actors' agency, quoted from Soompi, Tuesday, April 19.

“After today's filming, Lee Joon Gi is experiencing symptoms of a bad condition. After being positive with the self-test kit, he then underwent a rapid antigen test at the designated hospital and finally received a positive result," he added.

His agency revealed that previously all of Lee Joon Gi's activities had frequently taken rapid antigen tests and PCR tests. But this time, Lee Joon Gi had sore throat symptoms and the results were different.

“Currently, Lee Joon Gi does not have any symptoms other than a mild sore throat. All of his planned activities have been canceled and he will take action in accordance with the health authorities' guidelines," the agency explained.

Lee Joon Gi is starring in a drama called Again My Life which airs on Fridays and Saturdays at 10 pm South Korean time. Although Lee Joon Gi will not be filming during his recovery, there will be no changes to the broadcast schedule.