Singer Ahn Yu-jin, former member of Iz*One, has been diagnosed with COVID-19.

'Starship Entertainment' announced on its official SNS on September 4, "Ahn Yu-jin was confirmed positive for COVID-19 during self-isolation."

She had a close contact with a confirmed case on August 28 and classified as subject to self-isolation.

Ahn Yu-jin immediately performed a PCR (gene amplification) test. The first test was negative. However, since the morning of the September 3, symptoms of sore throat and fever appeared. After reporting to the local public health center, Ahn Yu-jin conducted a PCR test. Finally, on the morning of the September 4, it was confirmed positive.

Starship said, "We apologize for causing concern to many people," adding, "We will do our best to help Ahn Yu-jin recover quickly."

Meanwhile, Ahn Yu-jin is active as an MC for SBS-TV's 'Inkigayo'.

<The following is the full text of Starship's official statement>

Hello. This is Starship Entertainment.

Artist Ahn Yu-jin was diagnosed with COVID-19 during self-isolation.

On August 28, Ahn Yu-jin conducted a PCR (gene amplification) test as an external staff member who had overlapped movements was confirmed with COVID-19, and was negative on the morning of the September 29. She was then in self-quarantine after the result.

During the quarantine period, Ahn Yu-jin was tested through self-diagnosis kit, and while closely checking her health, symptoms of sore throat and fever appeared from the morning of September 3 (Fri). On the morning of the September 4, She was tested positive and diagnosed with COVID-19.

We are currently taking necessary measures in accordance with the guidelines of the quarantine authorities.

We apologize for causing concern to many people. We will do our best to ensure that artists recover quickly by following the guidelines of the quarantine authorities.

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Former S.E.S member Shoo (Yoo Soo Young) warmed hearts as she shared a touching moment with her twin daughters—taking them to the same wholesale market where she once worked during a difficult time in her life.

On May 8, Shoo posted several photos on Instagram showing her spending time with her twin daughters, Ra Hee and Ra Yul, at the Dongdaemun wholesale market. In the caption, she wrote, “Did everyone enjoy the holiday? I feel like I made a memory I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.”

The photos showed Shoo and her daughters smiling brightly while eating and shopping together. Her daughters, now visibly grown up, were even seen wearing similar shoes and clothes as their mom.

Shoo opened up about a painful chapter in her past. “When I was struggling, I once sold clothes I got from Dongdaemun with the help of a friend,” she shared. “I used to go there from night to early morning, picking up fleece clothes, hairpins, and shoes, thinking, ‘My kids would love this if I brought them here.’”

Now that her daughters are older, Shoo finally fulfilled that dream. “We laughed so much while shopping. We bought hairpins, socks, and clothes together,” she said. “They’ve grown so much—they can even wear the same things as me.”

Reflecting on the experience, she added, “Memories of my past flashed before my eyes. I told them how I used to work late at night, carrying heavy bags and walking around for 10 hours straight.”

Shoo emotionally concluded, “I was so happy to show my kids the nighttime world I once worked in.”

Fans who remember Shoo’s twins from The Return of Superman were touched to see how much they’ve grown. Shoo, now a proud mom of three, continues to update fans through her TV appearances and social media, showing her strength as both a mother and former idol.

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