Amid the glitz and glam of the entertainment industry, even top stars and celebrities deal with uncertainties, among which are unanticipated medical issues.
While some stars temporarily stepped away from the spotlight for personal reasons, other Korean celebrities opted to take a long hiatus from their careers to focus on recovery.
From Uhm Jung Hwa to Kim Woo Bin, here are 3 Korean actors who survived cancer.
Uhm Jung Hwa
Another K-drama star who recovered from cancer is Park So Dam.
The "Parasite" star announced recently that she is recovering from surgery after being diagnosed with thyroid cancer back in 2021.
According to her agency, it was discovered during the annual checkup. At the time, she was also working on an upcoming movie. In one interview, she mentioned the anxiety she felt due to her worsening health.
"While filming, I didn't know my body was in pain. I just thought it was burnout. It was the first time I felt afraid to go on set," she said, adding that she felt that her body is sending her a signal but thought that it was just a "mental issue."
Thankfully, she recovered from thyroid cancer and even had two films, "Phantom" and "Special Delivery."
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