TV producer tests positive to virus: 'Bob Bless You' suspends production

The food-themed show “Bob Bless You 2” has suspended production for two weeks after a producer tested positive for the coronavirus. Courtesy of Olive

By Lee Gyu-lee

CJ ENM's food variety show “Bob Bless You 2” has halted production for two weeks after a junior producer tested positive for the coronavirus.

The program's production team released a statement Sunday saying it is also awaiting the test results of other staff.

It said all four hosts ― comedians Park Na-rae, Kim Sook, Song Eun-yi and Jang Do-yeon ― and some staff had tested negative.

“Regardless of the test results, anyone who possibly came in contact with the producer are placed in self-quarantine and will be monitored,” the production team said. “So the show will be suspended for two weeks.”

The producer developed symptoms after returning from vacation in the United States on March 18. He was confirmed infected about a week later.

CJ ENM said it temporarily emptied its building in Sangam-dong, Seoul, and disinfected it.

“Bob Bless You 2” is a food-themed talk show in which a guest joins the hosts to introduce his or her favorite meal. The second season started airing on March 5.