Group SF9 members Dawon and Hwiyoung were confirmed with COVID-19.



On the 14th, FNC Entertainment, the agency of SF9, said, "Dawon and Hwiyoung of SF9, who had been in contact with a confirmed case of Corona 19 the day before, tested positive as a result of PCR (gene amplification) test. We are taking action,” he said.



Previously, Dawon and Hwiyoung received the news on the 13th that a staff member who had visited the FNC office was confirmed to have been diagnosed with COVID-19, and performed PCR tests to test positive. Chanhee, who had contact with the staff like Dawon and Hwiyoung, came out negative in the PCR test.



FNC said, "Chanhee and other SF9 members underwent a PCR test as a preemptive measure, and as a result of the test, all members except Dawon and Hwiyoung came out negative. If it is determined that there is a problem, we will get enough rest and comply with the self-isolation rules."



While the aftermath of the spread of COVID-19 has also spread to the entertainment industry and a large number of confirmed cases are occurring, the confirmation of this SF9 member comes with a different meaning. This is because SF9 leader Youngbin once apologized after being criticized for making rash remarks about the corona 19 vaccination.



At the end of last month, while communicating live with fans, Youngbin said, "I didn't get the vaccine because I was sick. "But what's a bit scary is that there are so many people around me who have contracted (corona 19). There are people who got it and are now cured, there are people who are now catching, and there are people who got it and got the vaccine and got it again." “So, should I get (vaccine)?” he added.



Afterwards, Youngbin's remarks quickly spread through online communities and social media, causing controversy. While efforts are being made to increase the vaccination rate for COVID-19, it was pointed out that such remarks by influential celebrities could foster distrust of vaccines. As the controversy grew, Youngbin posted an apology on SF9's official fan cafe and started evolving.



Youngbin said, "I am sorry for causing concern to everyone who is watching me with my vaccine-related remarks. I deeply reflect and apologize for my reckless remarks in a broadcast that many people watch." I will correct it and pay more attention to my words and actions in the future."



After Youngbin sparked a controversy over his utterances related to Corona 19, a confirmed case of Corona 19 was found among SF9 members. After the news of the confirmation of the SF9 member, Youngbin's remarks at the time are being talked about again. about the weight of the horse,In particular, it is pointed out that as a leader who leads a group, one must be careful with each statement.



Correspondent Kang Seon-ae   



(SBS Entertainment News reporter Kang Seon-ae)