Lee Joon Gi Stops Filming “Again My Life” New Drama After Tested COVID-19 Positive

Just a few episodes into the series broadcast, actor Lee Joon Gi must stop filming “Again My Life” new drama after testing positive for COVID-19. What about the drama schedule, then?

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Actor Lee Joon Gi Stops Filming “Again My Life” New Drama After Tested Positive for COVID-19

Kdrama fans have been patiently waiting for actor Lee Joon Gi comeback on the small screen with his wonderful drama and outstanding acting skills. Through his masterpieces, including “Flower of Evil” and the best sageuk drama, “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo”, actor Lee Joon Gi has promised the viewers that every single of his projects would always be a unique and epic megahit.

Unfortunately, today, actor Lee Joon Gi has to take a break from filming “Again My Life” new drama despite its high anticipation and excellent storyline.

On April 18, Lee Joon Gi Namoo Actors agency released an official announcement that actor Lee Joon Gi had tested positive for COVID-19 and had to stop filming “Again My Life” new drama.

“Hello. This is Namoo Actors.
This morning (April 18), our agency actor Lee Joon Gi tested positive for COVID-19.”
Lee Joon Gi’s agency, Namoo Actors.

Lee Joon Gi Stops Filming “Again My Life” New Drama After Tested COVID-19 Positive – What About Drama Schedule? — *Actor Lee Joon Gi tested positive for COVID-19. | Twitter*

What REALLY Happened?

Further in the announcement, Namoo Actor explained that Lee Joon Gi’s suddenly felt unwell with poor condition. That was when he decided to use a self-testing kit. After that, Lee Joon Gi decided to follow up with a rapid antigen test by visiting a hospital. That was when he received a positive COVID-19 result.

“After filming today, Lee Joon Gi had symptoms of poor condition. Then, following the results of his self-test kit, he underwent a rapid antigen test for professional use at the designated hospital and ultimately received a positive result.”
Namoo Actors.

Here’s Lee Joon Gi Condition After Tested Positive for COVID-19

Following his positive COVID-19 test result, actor Lee Joon Gi decided to stop all his activities for the week, including filming “Again My Life” new drama. After all, Lee Joon Gi had to comply with the health authorities’ guidelines and undergo a self-quarantine for a while.

Fortunately, actor Lee Joon Gi does not suffer from any terrible symptoms other than a sore throat. Besides, since Lee Joon Gi had always taken care of his health and frequently checked his condition with rapid antigen and PCR tests, chances are Lee Joon Gi has always been prepared for the worst condition.

In the meantime, he just needs to rest for a while and make sure his body recovers completely. That way, he can return to us stronger and rise higher.

“Before all of his activities, Lee Joon Gi had frequently taken both rapid antigen and PCR tests.
Besides, Lee Joon Gi is not experiencing any symptoms other than a mild sore throat. Still, he had to cancel all his planned activities to take measures following health authorities’ guidelines.
As we prioritize our agency actor’s health and safety, we will do everything we can so he can recover his health.”
Namoo Actors.

What About “Again My Life” Drama Schedule?

Indeed, now we feel relieved after knowing Lee Joon Gi condition following his positive COVID-19 test. However, you may be wondering what about the “Again My Life” drama schedule? Does it mean that we’re going to need another week for a new episode of “Again My Life” or worse, they postponed the schedule altogether to test the cast and crew members?

Rest assured.

Since actor Lee Joon Gi has filmed most of his part in the new drama, “Again My Life” will continue its broadcast according to the original schedule. It stays on the SBS 10 PM drama slot on Fridays and Saturdays with no changes and no delay. So you can still enjoy how Kim Hee Woo would continue his revenge and how his story will unravel every week.

Get well soon, Lee Joon Gi!

Finally, stay with Kpoppost and our Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for more Lee Joon Gi and “Again My Life” updates. In the meantime, here’s a behind the scene of Lee Joon Gi’s superior action skills in “Again My Life”.