SBS's 'Inkigayo' temporarily suspends noisemaking in the audience due to the rapid spread of COVID-19

Audiences members attending live recordings of SBS's 'Inkigayo' will have to refrain from cheering on their favorite artists for a while as of August 5. 

The music program notified viewers on this day, "Per recent changes in disease prevention guidelines, all noisemaking in the audience during 'Inkigayo' pre-recordings and live broadcasts is temporarily banned. Please understand that this decision was made for the safety of all artists and audiences on set, and instead send your warm applause."

The changes follow a rapid resurgence of COVID-19 cases in South Korea since last month.