JTBC halts filming of 'One and Only' after crew member tests positive for Covid

JTBC announced Wednesday that the filming of its new drama series "One and Only" has been temporarily suspended after one of the crew members tested positive for Covid-19. "The cast and crew regularly undergo PCR tests and today, one crew ..

Scenes from JTBC's new drama series ″One and Only″ featuring actor Kim Kyung-nam. [JTBC]

JTBC announced Wednesday that the filming of its new drama series “One and Only” has been temporarily suspended after one of the crew members tested positive for Covid-19.

“The cast and crew regularly undergo PCR tests and today, one crew member was confirmed positive,” a statement from JTBC reads. “All cast and crew who came into close contact with this individual immediately went to get tested and are waiting for their results.”

The statement also added that the lead actors, Kim Kyung-nam and Ahn Eun-jin, did not come in contact with the crew member.

Other cast members include Ahn Eun-jin, Kang Ye-won and girl group Red Velvet member Joy, who goes by her real name Park Soo-young for acting projects. It is Park's first drama series in three years. She plays the role of a wannabe social media influencer named Seong Mi-do.

“One and Only” is a melodrama depicting the story of three terminally ill women who form friendships at a hospice center. The drama began airing on Dec. 20.

BY YIM SEUNG-HYE [yim.seunghye@joongang.co.kr]