Your K-drama binge may be halted due to coronavirus


By AGENCY

A cast member from the K-drama 'Men Are Men' was confirmed to have coronavirus on Aug 19. Photo: Handout

The South Korean entertainment industry could face a shutdown with the growing number of Covid-19 infections among TV cast and crew members.

Terrestrial broadcaster KBS is on alert after a member of the cast of Men Are Men was confirmed to have coronavirus on Aug 19. While all related staff have tested negative, production at the network is encountering mass delays.

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