#DELAYQUEENDOM Trends After News of LOONA, WSJN Members' Absence on Show's Premiere – What Happened?

Amid anticipation for the first episode of Mnet's "Queendom" Season 2, fans suggested to delay the show's premiere after LOONA and some WJSN members announced their absence.

LOONA Confirms Absence on Mnet's 'Queendom' 2 First Episode Due to COVID-19

On February 28, Blockberry Creative, the agency of LOONA reported that the 12-member girl group won't be able to attend the filming for "Queendom 2" on the same day.

It was reported that members Haseul, Yeo Jin, and ViVi were confirmed to have COVID-19 since February 26.

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"The three members have suspended all schedules and are taking necessary measures and stability according to the guidelines of the quarantine authorities," the agency explained.

Previously, it was reported that Yeo Jin have been vaccinated with booster for the COVID-19 vaccine, while Haseul and ViVi had been vaccinated up to the second dose of the vaccine.

Despite this, Blockberry Creative added:

"The rest of the members all tested negative in the rapid antigen test preemptively tested on February 25, but taking the incubation period into consideration, the self-diagnosis kit test was conducted once a day, and some of the members tested positive on Feb. 27. We are now proceeding with rapid antigen testing and PCR testing and awaiting the results.”

As a result, LOONA will not attend the first round of Mnet's "Queendom 2" competition scheduled today.

Blockberry Creative bowed their heads and said, "We apologize for causing concern to fans and other officials, and we will do our best for the health and safety of the artist."

#DELAYQUEENDOM: Many Demands Mnet to Move Show's First Episode Broadcast

Amid concerns over LOONA members, Orbits (LOONA fandom) expressed disappointment that they won't be able to see the group on the first round, which is one of the main highlights of Mnet's "Queendom."

As of writing, the hashtag, #DELAYQUEENDOM rose into Twitter's real-time trends, many of fans demanding Mnet to just move the shooting so that LOONA can participate the show.

Along with them, Ujung, the fandom of Cosmic Girls (WJSN) joined the petition, following reports that some of the members won't to be able to join as well due to various reasons.

Lastly, some Na.V, fans of VIVIZ also hoped that Mnet will reconsider the premiere date as the trio is currently promoting their first EP, "Beam of Prism" released on Feb. 9.

On the other hand, Mnet's "Queendom" Season 2 will feature girl group battle between Brave Girls, LOONA, WJSN, Kep1er, VIVIZ and Hyolyn. The first episode is set to kick off on March 31 at 9:20 p.m. KST.

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Written by Eunice Dawson