Friday, September 11, 2009

taking precautionary measures on the virus

With the news of Kim Hyun Joong infected the with A[H1N1]and in Japan recuperating, many entertainers are taking precautionary measures to avoid [if possible] being infected by this virus. One of them is Bae Yong Joon who is slated to go to Japan by the end of this month to promote 'Anime Winter Sonata' and to lauch his book ' Beauty of Korea'. [I believe there are 2 other idols in Japan that have contracted the virus]

Here's an article that came out today on how Boundaries of Forest [BYJ's agency] is taking precautionary measures on how to battle the virus.

Many thanks to Gaulsan for posting on BYJ's Quilt and to Mariko for re-posting on BYJ thread @ soompi.

BYJ, "No Flu can stand on my stage."
BYJ hires a flu-prevention team for Tokyo event.
Source : Donga.com
Reporter: Hur Min Nyung
Korean to English translation by Gaulsan

What can we do for the 90 thousand people crowded in Tokyo Dome?

BYJ, who is preparing two huge events in Japan declared a war against the influenza pandemic. The organizing team made a contract with a flu-prevention team, and is discussing about signing a liability insurance for the fans.

The events are for the launch of 'WLS animation' and his book 'The Beauty of Korea'. The audience of both events are estimated to be at least 90 thousand. However, with the recent influenza pandemic and the news that idol Kim Hyun Joong has caught flu, there are raising concern about the safety of such large events.

The organizers seem to be preparing for that. "We hired a flu-prevention team that will work under the control of the Japanese authorities," said a staff, "and we will carefully organize both events under strict control of this team."

The organizing team is considering of installing thermal imagers at all gates. A staff said, "it is not recommended by the government, but to prevent infection, we are trying to ensure safety even if it costs extra charge."

The organizing team is considering of signing a liability insurance for the fans who might get infected after attending the event. The staff said, "our goal is 100% prevention, but we are also preparing for any possibility. This shows how considerate BYJ is of his audiences."

About the events, Choi Ji Woo is also appearing at the event of WLS animation, and the book of BYJ will be published both in Korea and Japan.

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