Prior to the third season's premiere, the highly loved variety show "The Sixth Sense" announced its postponement. Read more to know why!

'The Sixth Sense 3' Cast Jessi, Lovelyz Mijoo, Lee Sang Yeob Test Positive for COVID-19

More than half of the cast of "The Sixth Sense" tested positive for COVID-19. On February 23, Jessi, Lovely Mijoo and Lee Sang Yeob tested positive for the threatening virus.

Jessi, Lovelyz Mijoo and Lee Sang Yeob's respective agencies officially announced that the artists will temporarily stop all activities after testing positive for COVID-19.

Antenna, former Lovelyz Mijoo's agency, disclosed that Mijoo underwent PCR testing on February 22 due to suspicious symptoms, and tested positive in the results the following day.

Meanwhile, P NATION also revealed that rapper Jessi also tested positive for the virus after developing a mild fever and other flu-like symptoms on the same day.

To ensure safety, the management of the artists decided to halt all scheduled activities and rest while taking every necessary measure in accordance with the guidelines of the health authorities.

In addition to that, Lee Sang Yeob's agency, Ungbin ENS, also stated that the actor tested positive for coronavirus. He underwent PCR testing after suffering from a sore throat and chills, and was officially diagnosed positive.

The artists have started filming their upcoming variety show "The Sixth Sense 3" together recently. Let's wish them the speediest recovery!

'The Sixth Sense 3' Postpones Premiere

Due to the unceasing threat of the virus, the production unit of "The Sixth Sense 3" decided to postpone the show's premiere.

After Lovelyz Mijoo, Jessi and Lee Sang Yeob tested positive for COVID-19, preemptive measures were conducted in accordance to the community health guidelines.

Previously, broadcast giant tvN announced that "The Sixth Sense" comes back with a stronger and more entertaining third season, set to premiere on March 11.

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However, due to the aftermath of a COVID-19 case on the set of the program, the production unit decided to push the broadcast for a week.

A representative from the team stated, "Originally, "The Sixth Sense 3" is set to air on Friday, March 11. However, we decided to postpone it for a week to ensure a safe production environment."

Moreover, the variety program is now scheduled to air on Friday, March 18 at 8:40 p.m. KST on tvN.

Will Jeon So Min Participate in 'The Sixth Sense 3?'

While tvN announced that the cast of the second season will also appear in the succeeding season, King Kong by Starship announced that actress Jeon So Min will sit out for the rest of "The Sixth Sense 3."

The production unit of the show and Jeon So Min's agency decided that the actress won't participate in the new season due to the gravity of the artist's foot fracture.

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Jeon So Min's agency stated, "Due to her left injury, Jeon So Min wouldn't be able to appear on the show. But she's still a member of "The Sixth Sense," and will only sit out this season."

The agency reassures fans and viewers that actress Jeon So Min will come back stronger and healthier soon.

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Written by Elijah Mully.