Choi Sung Won, who is widely recognized for his portrayal in the drama "Reply 1988", has been admitted to the hospital due to the recurrence of Leukemia.

In May 2016, fans were shocked upon hearing the sad news that the actor was diagnosed with acute leukemia. He was forced to leave the drama "Mirror of The Witch" to focus on his health and recover from the disease quickly.

Then, in February 2017, it was revealed that Choi Sung Won's condition has improved and that he will have his comeback in the entertainment industry through the stage play, titled "Miracles of the Namiya General Store".

It was only in July 2017 when the actor's agency said that he had already completely recovered and has been declared cancer-free. Afterwards, Choi Sung Won signed with a new agency, Zen Stars. The said agency is also home to famous stars like Im Won Hee and Jang Mi Kwan.

However, according to some reports that were released on Friday, Nov. 20, the actor's leukemia is back after 4 years of remission. "Reply 1988" fans are familiar with Choi Sung Won for portraying Sung Noeul in the beloved series.

His fellow actor Joo Min Jin has been updating his social media and had also shared the news of Choi Sung Won's leukemia relapse. He is also trying to find a donor match for a platelet transfusion for the actor's platelet transfusion.

Joo Min Jin posted this message on his social media account:

"I apologize for tweeting this during this hard time of the Coronavirus crisis. However, my dear friend is in a very urgent situation where he needs a transfusion and a platelet donor. His blood type is AB+. If you can donate, the process is the same as a normal blood donation. Please inquire first before visiting a donation center. After you are appointed as a blood donor, your blood will be collected. The patient receiving this blood donation is admitted to The Catholic University of Korea Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital. He is in Ward 151, Room 106 Choi Min Woo (Choi Sung Won) Patient No. 2134674. "

Another post of Joo Min Jin states:

"Is there any person who can help with AB+ blood type? If you donate, we would appreciate it if you send me a DM first, rather than donating right away. It is because we don't need so much at a time. I would appreciate it if everyone continues to help us in this time. I apologize for posting this. I will someday repay everyone for their support and help."

South Korean actor Choi Min-woo famously known by his stage name Choi Sung Won was born on January 17, 1985). His name became known in the industry through his role as Sung No Eul in the Korean drama Reply 1988 (2015), a third installment of the Reply series by tvN. The actor has also starred in hit dramas like "Big Issue" and "Psychopath Diary".

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Written by Sam Yap