"UP10TION" BIT-TO COVID-19 positive, music program and award ceremony site mental collapse ... "THE SHOW" is suspended

COVID-19 has overturned the Korean song world. "UP10TION" member Bitto received a COVID-19 positive test, and the red light is lit on the music program in which he appeared and the song award ceremony that was scheduled to be held.

The COVID-19 positive test news for "UP10TION" Bitto was communicated through the official position of SBS "Inkigayo".

According to the official statement, "UP10TION" Bitto, who appeared on SBS "Inkigayo" on the 29th, received a positive result from the COVID-19 test on the morning of the 30th. In response to this, the "Inkigayo" side began to grasp all the flow lines and close contacts of "UP10TION" through CCTV, and the music program production staff of all broadcasting stations were preemptively contacted with the appearance of "UP10TION" Bitto. We collected necessary information such as checking the existence.

As soon as the news of "UP10TION" Bitto's COVID-19 positive test was heard, the management office also announced its official position. The "UP10TION" BIT-TO side said, "Our artist" UP10TION "BIT-TO received a COVID-19 positive test." The head office will take epidemic prevention measures in line with the policy of the health authorities. "

Since then, "UP10TION" has canceled all schedules in the future, saying "I want to do my best to manage artists and future COVID-19 hygiene management" and "broadcast without recognizing that they are positive and close contacts." We will proceed with the activity and sincerely apologize to the staff related to the broadcasting staff. "

"UP10TION" BIT-TO's COVID-19 positive test was the first broadcast to be hit directly by SBS MTV "THE SHOW". "THE SHOW" was scheduled to be broadcast live on December 1st, but due to the COVID-19 positive test of "UP10TION" BIT-TO, it was decided to suspend the broadcast in consideration of the fact that the flow line overlaps with most artists. ..

Not only that, MBC "Show! MUSICCORE" also said, "I heard the news of the performer's COVID-19 positive, grasped the flow line and performed epidemic prevention. I identified the close contact of the staff, proceeded with the inspection and worked from home. I will do it. "

In addition, many artists such as "TREASURE" and "AKMU", "NCT", "aespa", and "Stray Kids" who appeared in "Show! MUSICCORE" and "Inkigayo" with "UP10TION" BIT-TO are also in the management office. "I will be inspected for COVID-19."

While still waiting for the COVID-19 test results, if another positive person comes out or the work of grasping the close contact is delayed, many song awards ceremonies to be held in December will also be hindered. .. There is a possibility that the lineup that has already teased the appearance will change.

The Mnet "2020 MAMA (Mnet ASIAN MUSIC AWARDS)" side, which will be held on December 6, said, "Currently, we are watching the transition," but regarding the possibility that the lineup will fluctuate, "There is a possibility, but inspection You'll know when the results come out, "he said carefully.