We all know that our lives are full of unexpected surprises and no one is immune from it, not even Korean celebrities. Some of our favorite Korean stars happen to run into unfavorable events as they unexpectedly get diagnosed with unfortunate medical conditions.

Sickness is a sad fate that strikes normal people, celebrities, and politicians. No one is resistant to it. So it's very important to take care of our health because nowadays, health is wealth.

We have jotted down 5 Korean stars that were forced to take a hiatus from their career after being unexpectedly diagnosed with medical illness. Some of this illness is quite heartbreaking!

5 Korean Stars Who Unexpectedly Acquired Medical Conditions That Forced Them To Take A Break From Acting

1. Kim Woo Bin

The handsome actor Kim Woo Bin was at the peak of his career when he was diagnosed with Nasopharyngeal cancer in 2017. He was forced to halt in mostly all of his activities to be able to get the treatment his body needs. The actor took a break from the show business for a couple of years, and just recently he made his most awaited comeback with the film titled "Alien."

2. Moon Geun Young

Moon Geun Young was diagnosed with having a compartment syndrome and she needed to go through emergency surgery to treat it. The actress also needed to pause all her schedule of activities so that she would have a faster healing process. After taking some time off in the acting industry, Moon Geun Young made her long-awaited comeback through the drama "Catch the Ghost."

3. Jung Il Woo

In 2016, it was an unfortunate year for actor Jung Il Woo when he discovered that he has a cerebral aneurysm. After being diagnosed with this sickness, the actor ended up developing depression and anxiety. What's worse is that the actor didn't leave his house for a month because of his poor mental condition.

Eventually, he decided to gather himself and let go of the negativity and went on vacation. He slowly picked himself up and got better.

4. Choi Sung Won

Actor Choi Sung Won was experiencing fun with his career as an actor when he was shockingly diagnosed with acute leukemia. Due to this medical concern, he needed to drop all his line up projects to focus on his recuperation. And we're happy to announce that he is now cancer-free and is still active in his acting career.

5. Shin Dong Wook

While Shin Dong Wook was serving his mandatory military service, he was unfortunately diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome. Due to this bad condition, the actor had no choice but to be discharged from the military early to begin his healing and recovery process.

Afterward, the actor took a break from his entertainment activities for 6 long years. After being away from the public's eyes for quite some time, the actor was excited to announce that his illness was now under control. Since his comeback, he has been featured in numerous acting projects.

It's good to know that these actors are now doing well and are continuing their careers. Just keep on fighting guys! Aja!