Yoo Jae-suk Cancels Filming Due to High Fever in First Same-Day Cancellation of His 35-Year Career

South Korean entertainer Yoo Jae-suk canceled a variety show recording on the day of filming after experiencing a high fever and other illness symptoms.

According to TV Report, citing MyDaily, Yoo arrived near Jongno for filming of the SBS variety program 틈만나면, but informed the production team that he was unwell shortly before filming was set to begin. The schedule was then canceled.

A source said Yoo was suffering from a cold, body aches, and a high fever. Although he had gone to the filming location despite feeling ill, the planned segment was ultimately postponed. A staff member said Yoo already appeared unwell when he arrived and apologized to the crew before leaving.

The report described it as the first time since his debut that Yoo canceled filming on the day because of his physical condition. He had previously canceled a recording of You Quiz on the Block in advance after testing positive for COVID-19 in 2021, but the article says he had not previously stopped a scheduled shoot at the location because he was ill.

Netizen Reactions

The sampled discussion included a mix of genuine concern for Yoo Jae-suk's health, supportive remarks regarding his work ethic, criticism over heavy broadcasting schedules, and humorous reactions to the urgent media coverage.

1. Health is the most important thing. I hope you recover quickly ㅜㅜ

2. You’re not young anymore either...! Please take good care of your health and recover well ㅠㅠㅠ I heard the flu is going around...

3. I’m not criticizing Yoo Jae-suk for being sick, but calling a celebrity getting sick an “unprecedented situation” in the headline is a bit much..

4. The fact that he still went all the way to the filming location and tried to push through in that condition tells you what kind of person Yoo Jae-suk is. To think this is his first time in 35 years..

5. What “unprecedented situation”.... Hahahahahaha

6. Yoo-neunim looked way too thin. Please make sure you’re eating well and really take care of your health ㅠㅠㅠ

7. People get sick, it happens. Why send out an alert like this is breaking news? Freaking hilarious.

8. He must have felt so awful that even he couldn’t push through anymore ㅜㅜ I hope he recovers quickly and comes back soon~~~

9. He does way too many shows. He should just stick to one or two.

10. He doesn’t seem like the type to say he’s sick unless he really has to, so just how bad must it have been....

Source: Nate News