Lee Byung Hun played a significant role in Kim Woo Bin's life following his nasopharyngeal cancer diagnosis.
It was before the 32-year-old South Korean was diagnosed with the life-threatening disease in 2017.
Lee Byung Hun's Advise that Saved Kim Woo Bin
Former entertainment reporter-turned-YouTuber Lee Jin Ho spoke about Kim Woo Bin in an episode on his YouTube channel.
He mentioned that there was a time when Kim Woo Bin and Lee Byung Hun were casually drinking when the senior actor noticed something about the "Uncontrollably Fond" star.
As cited by a media outlet, the award-winning actor advised Kim Woo Bin to see a doctor after he saw his nose bled at the party.
At the time, he thought that his body was suffering because of his busy schedule and continued work.
Fortunately, the young actor followed Lee Byung Hun's instructions and was able to detect his cancer early.
Kim Woo Bin's Battle From Nasopharyngeal Cancer
In 2017, the whole K-drama fans were stunned after Kim Woo Bin announced his hiatus due to his illness.
The actor's agency, Sidus Entertainment, released a statement noting that "The Heirs" star will pause all his activities to concentrate on his treatments and recovery.
"Luckily, it is not too late to start treatment, so we want to let fans know that he is currently undergoing treatment," Kim Woo Bin's agency added, as noted by an outlet.
Moreover, the label also promised the actor's return once he is "completely healthy again."
Fortunately, he was able to recover and made his first public appearance at the 2019 Blue Dragon Film Awards.
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Looking stunning and dapper as ever, Kim Woo Bin delighted everyone with his heartfelt message.
He thanked the people who showed their concern amid the struggle that he had faced for the past couple of years.
The actor said that there was a "great number of people" who supported and prayed for him. Because of that, he was "able to recover fast and stand right here feeling healthy again."
Lee Byung Hun and Kim Woo Bin Stars in tvN's 'Our Blues'
Continuing his comeback, Kim Woo Bin is currently headlining the cast of "Our Blues" alongside Lee Byung Hun and his girlfriend Shin Min Ah.
Joining them are Uhm Jung Ha, Lee Jung Eun, Cha Seung Won, and more
Unfortunately, despite being in one K-drama, the Hallyu actress is paired with Lee Byung Hun, while Kim Woo Bin is the love interest of Han Ji Min.
On the other hand, Kim Woo Bin's new drama after "Our Blues" will be the Netflix series "Black Knight," an action-adventure series based on the webcomic "Taekbaegisa."
"Taxi Driver" star Esom, Kang Yoo Seok and Song Seung Heon will join Kim Woo Bin as lead stars and is set to air sometime this 2022.
