The curse of the swine flu seems to have struck SHINee. Having only just reported hours earlier that Jonghyun had recovered fully from swine flu, it was reported now that SHINee's leader, Onew has also been hit by it.
The announcement came at around 6pm on 7th November as it was reported that Onew had developed a gentle, mild fever last night. He was sent to the hospital today and tests have shown that he has contracted swine flu.
Onew has been prescribed Tamiflu and is now back home resting.
The other three SHINee members, Key, Minho and Taemin were also tested for precaution, and neither of them have shown any symptoms of the illness fortunately.
So despite welcoming Jonghyun back from illness, SHINee will perform as a 4-member group in Onew's absence on the 8th November episode of Inkigayo.
Super Junior's Eeteuk will replace Onew on Shinee's Ring Ding Dong stage.
Onew started showing symptoms yesterday afternoon and was sent to the hospital for a check up; he tested positive for swine flu this aftertoon and is now currently resting at home
Eeteuk will make a surprise appearance on the second half of Shinee's Ring Ding Dong stage on SBS Inkigayo tomorrow to show support to his juniors. Jonghyun will also be back tomorrow to perform with the rest of the members.
In addition, Minho, Key and Taemin have gone for check ups as precautionary measure and have tested negative for swine flu.
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It has been announced that the youngest son of Lee Kwang Ki, a well-known figure in Korean entertainment, passed away earlier today. The young boy was only seven years old.
Lee Kwang Ki passed away in Paik Hospital in Ilsan, Gyeonggi. "Kwang Ki called us earlier today; amidst his tears, he told us the devastating news about his son."
The cause of death was pneumonia, reports reveal. "Kwang Ki's son was originally hospitalized because he showed the symptoms of swine flu," an acquaintance expressed in a phone call with Newsen. "His illness wasn't serious when he was first admitted into the hospital."
Sources also revealed that Kwang Ki had been living alone in Korea in recent months, and had sent his family to Manila, Philippines for his son and daughter's studies, and only recently reunited. This period of distance has only made the loss of his son that much harder for Kwang Ki. "Many entertainment stars have reached out and are mourning with him."
Many famous celebrities have been contracting swine flu lately. Although a vaccine has been found, it's clear that swine flu and other viruses have become a serious issue both in the kpop realm and worldwide. Make sure to stay safe and hygenic!
We send our best wishes and heartfelt condolences to Kwang Ki and his family during these hard times.