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Day6's Wonpil tests positive for Covid-19, schedule for 'Pilmography' halted

Wonpil announced that he tested positive on the PCR test after a staff member on his solo debut team tested positive for Covid-19

Update: On February 8, JYP Entertainment confirmed that Wonpil of Day6 had tested positive for Covid-19. All his schedules for his solo debut, 'Pilmography' halted as he quarantines as per health guidelines.

Original Article: Covid-19 is tearing through the K-pop industry and now, labels are starting to be proactive so as to ensure the safety of artists and staff. On February 7, it was reported that a staff member who was accompanying Day6’s Wonpil had tested positive for Covid-19. Wonpil, who was going to make his solo debut with ‘Pilmography’ on February 7, will not be promoting the album for a week, opting to self-quarantine instead.

As promotions of a new album include attending music shows and people-to-people contact, JYP Entertainment has announced that they will halt the promotions for ‘Pilmography’ as a precautionary measure for the safety of staff members as well as other artists. The label also announced that after the staff member tested positive, the singer himself took a test for Covid-19 using a self-diagnosis kit. It was announced that the test came back negative for Wonpil. The singer has preemptively also undergone a PCR test to be on the safe side and is currently waiting for the test results.

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Day6 Wonpil to quarantine for one week

JYP Entertainment reported that Wonpil of Day6 is currently showing no symptoms. But despite that, he has announced a voluntary self-imposed isolation for a week, regardless of the result of his PCR test as he prepares himself for unforeseen situations. This comes after a total of 40 K-pop idols tested positive in the last two weeks alone which endangered the safety of artists and raised concern among fans.

Wonpil has officially made his solo debut with the release of his album, ‘Pilmography’ with the title track, ‘Voiceless (Goodbye Goodbye)’ on February 7 at 6 pm KST (4 am ET). As his decision comes to halt promotions for the album for one whole week, the label, JYP Entertainment will release the ‘Wonpil 1st Album LIVE TALK’ as per schedule as the event was pre-recorded last week, in accordance with the quarantine guidelines.

'Congrats on the solo but take care of yourself'

Fans send best wishes to Wonpil as he made his debut on the same day as the news of him quarantining voluntarily was released. One fan said, "Wonpil your safety is more important. Take care of yourself and pray you don't get a positive result. Covid sucks. I'm still recovering from it. I still have no energy. I just have to push myself to do things. I'm praying for you. Love you Wonpil. Congrats on the solo." Another fan said, "Stay healthy wonpil and team pilmography please take care and recover soon."

One more fan said, "May the staff who tested positive recover soon! Thank you, everyone, for your hard work. Stay safe and healthy, Wonpil! Your health matters more than your activities." One more fan said, "Thank you, Wonpil & Team, for working so hard. May all those who tested/tests positive recover soon. Piri, know that your health matters more than your activities. So, stay safe and healthy as you isolate. We love you lots! Happy Pilmography Day!"