Staff Show Symptoms of Corona Virus, Here's the Fate of the Shooting Process of the Drama 'HI BYE, MAMA'

Kapanlagi.com - The drama HI BYE, MAMA temporarily halted their shooting process because one of the crew members showed symptoms of the new corona virus disease (COVID-19). On March 1, 2020, the production team of the drama starring Kim Tae Hee stated that the staff member in question has been isolated and the shooting process has been stopped for safety reasons.

"One of the staff members has been isolated separately as of today (March 1, 2020), and today's shooting process has been canceled for safety reasons until the test results come out tomorrow. So far, there has been no disruption in the drama production process, but we will continue to monitor the situation and do our best to ensure safety at the shooting location," said the production team.

1. Examination Results

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As reported by Soompi, the staff examination turned out to show negative results for COVID-19. This was stated by a source from the drama HI BYE, MAMA to Sports Donga.

"The staff showing symptoms of COVID-19 tested negative. Therefore, we will continue the filming process," said the source.

2. Worst Case Scenario

The examination results have saved the drama HI BYE, MAMA as a whole. If the staff had tested positive for COVID-19, all the cast and production crew of HI BYE, MAMA would have to undergo testing for the virus and halt the filming process for an indefinite period of time.

The drama HI BYE, MAMA has been airing since February 22, 2020. The drama, starring Kim Tae Hee and Lee Kyu Hyung, can be enjoyed by Korean drama fans on the tvN channel every Saturday and Sunday at 9 PM Korean time.

(soo/rsp)