Actor Ji Chang-wook tests positive for coronavirus

▲ South Korean actor Ji Chang-wook poses for a photo during the 2019 Seoul Drama Awards in Seoul on Aug. 28, 2019. (Yonhap)

SEOUL, July 26 (Yonhap) -- Hallyu star actor Ji Chang-wook has been confirmed to be diagnosed with the novel coronavirus.

"Ji Chang-wook and a staff member have recently been tested positive and have gone into self-quarantine while the rest are waiting for the results after being examined," the production team from Netflix's "Annarasumanara" said.

The drama has suspended all schedules until it is safe for all the staff and cast members to work together.

Recently, the coronavirus has rarely subsided in the capital area of South Korea, and numerous broadcasting schedules have also been disrupted as confirmed cases continue to arise.

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