Dec 17 was the day of chaos for Seventeen. When Golden ChildŌĆÖs Jaehyun was confirmed with COVID-19, Seventeen rushed to the COVID clinic and got tested as a preemptive measure. The label suspended all schedules. Even the staff got tested for the virus voluntarily and didnŌĆÖt move until the results came out. However, KBS thought differently. With ŌĆ£2020 KBS Song FestivalŌĆØ just around the corner, the network summoned Seventeen in the name of ŌĆ£pre-recording.ŌĆØ What KBS asked for completely contradicts health authoritiesŌĆÖ guidelines. Except for S.Coups, whose test result hasnŌĆÖt come out, the remaining 12 members got on the stage for pre-recording. S.Coups was replaced with a dancer. A health authority official said in a phone call with Dispatch, ŌĆ£Even if one tested negative for the coronavirus, itŌĆÖs better to self-quarantine. Especially, itŌĆÖs better to avoid crowded places.ŌĆØ After the rehearsal, Seventeen waited blindly with stage makeup and hair. But S.CoupsŌĆÖs result didnŌĆÖt come out till the last minute, KBS canceled their appearance. The group had to wait 4 hours before they were ŌĆ£allowedŌĆØ to go home. Fans who watched this couldnŌĆÖt hold back their worried minds. There are also loud voices criticizing KBS for its insensitivity to quarantine rules. Insiders shared, ŌĆ£They ordered us to wear masks only on the red carpet. We couldnŌĆÖt have them on even during the waiting time.ŌĆØ Exactly who was this festival for? If they only focus on its ŌĆ£looks,ŌĆØ neither singers, fans, nor netizens will be able to enjoy the event. Source (1)
