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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Jo Jung Suk is officially back—and fans of Hospital Playlist couldn’t be more excited.

In the preview for episode 10 of Resident Playbook, aired by tvN on May 10, Jo Jung Suk’s character Lee Ik Jun is shown walking through a dimly lit hospital, saying, “It’s been so long since I came here.”

The short scene sparked immediate buzz online, especially when he’s seen holding hands with a woman—whose face is hidden. Many viewers are now asking: Is it Chae Song Hwa?

Although her identity isn’t revealed, fans are hopeful that the woman is Jeon Mi Do, who played Chae Song Hwa in Hospital Playlist.

Earlier announcements confirmed that both Jo Jung Suk and Jeon Mi Do would make appearances in Resident Playbook, fueling speculation that the beloved duo is finally reuniting on screen.

The teaser quickly became a hot topic, helping the drama maintain its upward momentum. Resident Playbook—a spin-off of the hit series Hospital Playlist—has been gaining strong viewership, with its latest episode setting new personal ratings records.

The show has consistently ranked No. 1 in its time slot across all channels, showing that fans are deeply invested in the lives and growth of the young doctors at the center of the story.

As the series continues to mix heartwarming guest appearances with its own emotional stories, viewers are now eagerly waiting for episode 10, airing May 11 at 9:20 PM KST, to see what’s next.

Will the “99s” finally reunite? Tune in to find out!

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