Seeing idols shining and being full of energy on stage all the time, would you ever imagine
that some of them have been hospitalized for serious illnesses?
Here are 6 idols who have overcome serious health problems to be able to stand on the
stage:
Yeji (ITZY) suffered from Atopy
During a V-Live broadcast earlier this year, Yeji opened up about a terrifying health-related
experience she went through as an 8-year-old child because of a mere cold.
At that time, flu was raging and Yeji was among the infected.
While other children recovered quickly, Yeji's condition has not improved despite the doctor's
prescription of many medicines.
Because she had been suffering from atopy, Yeji’s cold had worsened into pneumonia
before it later developed into a case of osteomyelitis and sepsis.
Yeji recalled that when she woke up in her hospital bed, she saw her mother crying but
still tried to comfort her daughter that there was nothing to worry about.
After being transferred to a specialized hospital in Seoul, Yeji underwent a series of tests
and was diagnosed with 3 dangerous diseases: pneumonia, osteomyelitis, and septic shock
(reaction to infection).
Fortunately, the hospital in Seoul had a suitable regimen, helping Yeji to avoid a serious surgery.
She then had to undergo minor surgery to remove the fluid that had accumulated due to pneumonia.
Yeji also revealed that her state had been nearly fatal hadn’t the doctors prescribed
the proper antibiotics to treat her symptoms.
Jimin (BTS) had appendicitis and COVID-19 at the same time
At the beginning of this year, most BTS members tested positive for COVID-19, but Jimin's
case was a bit more serious because he was diagnosed with appendicitis at the same time.
Jimin discovered his condition when he felt sick to his stomach and sore throat.
After going to the hospital for an examination and PCR test, the result was that Jimin had
acute appendicitis and was also positive for COVID-19 and he had to perform an appendectomy
immediately.
At that time, ARMYs were extremely worried about Jimin's condition because he had just
received 2 doses of vaccines so his health would be weakened.
To support Jimin, many ARMYs have sent him fanmade memes and photos wishing him a speedy
recovery.
The hashtag #GetWellSoonJimin also trended on Twitter right after HYBE shared the latest
news about Jimin’s condition.
After several days, HYBE announced that the surgery went well and Jimin needed some time
to recuperate before getting back to his normal routine.
Fortunately, despite experiencing two illnesses at the same time, Jimin quickly regained his
health.
Zico got asthma and dangerous complication of heart disease
Everytime Zico appears topless, he makes fans crazy over his extremely hot abs, but have
you ever noticed the scar in the middle of his chest?
It appeared because when Zico was a child, he suffered a serious heart complication that
required two serious surgeries.
Zico's mother once revealed that he was born with a weak heart, asthma and bronchiolitis
(a common lung infection in young children).
As a result, during his childhood, Zico had to suffer many heart and breathing problems.
Zico's mother also sadly shared that in childhood, Zico spent most of his time in the emergency
room of the hospital.
Until now, his asthma is still not completely cured and that makes breathing difficult for
him, but Zico still gives 100% of his energy on the stage.
Knowing Zico’s condition, netizens felt extremely worried for him when he was about
to enlist.
Fortunately, the government allowed him to enlist as a public service worker instead
of an active-duty soldier.
Eunha (G-Friend) had Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
GFRIEND's Eunha started her career at a young age.
She debuted as a child actress when she was 10 years old.
However, during her childhood, she had a difficult time because of a serious illness.
When Eunha was 7 years old, she was diagnosed with a rare condition called Langerhans Cell
Histiocytosis (LCH), which occurs when too many immune system cells called Langerhans
cells build up in the body.
This condition can cause a variety of symptoms including bone pain, swelling, skin problems,
hormone deficiencies, and more.
Although LCH is not cancer, its similarities made Eunha admitted to the oncology department.
Between the ages of 7 and 13, she had to go to the hospital several times for treatment.
Treatment for this condition usually includes radiation therapy or chemotherapy.
Meanwhile, the use of these measures reduced Eunha's health so much at that time.
But luckily, Eunha's illness eventually went into remission and she once explained to fans
that it is hard to get this disease again.
Yena (IZ*ONE) suffered from lymphoma
IZ*ONE's Yena gained lots of attention for always looking healthy and fresh, but few
know that, she used to have a hard time suffering from a dangerous disease.
As a child, Yena had been diagnosed with lymphoma.
This is a kind of cancer affecting the lymph nodes.
At that time, her family situation was quite difficult, and Yena’s disease made her family
finances even worse and the path to her idol dream become far away.
Yena revealed on an episode of IZ*ONE Chu right after her debut, explaining that her
condition was so serious that even the doctors told her family that Yena's illness could
not be cured, but Yena's parents never gave up and always believed in her recovery.
They worked harder and harder at their kimbap shop to have enough money for their daughter's
medical bills.
Finally, luck came and Yena's illness was in remission.
On the show, Yena’s father shared that the greatest gift to him was to see his daughter
grow up healthy.
This is also the reason why Yena decided to make kimbap for the family dinner.
and her parents were extremely touched by her daughter's efforts and filial piety.
Solji (EXID) recovered from Hyperthyroidism
2016 was probably an unhappy year for LEGGO when it came to the news that Solji was diagnosed
with a dangerous disease.
Accordingly, she was hospitalized after experiencing many serious symptoms such as fever, big neck,
and signs of protruding eyes.
The test results at the hospital revealed that Solji had hyperthyroidism.
Hyperthyroidism is a disease that can cause serious deterioration in health in a short
time because this syndrome causes major changes in thyroid metabolism, sudden weight loss,
unstable fast heart rate and sweating.
When there are more severe signs such as goiter, bulging eyes, and heart failure, it is more
difficult to cure completely.
During the treatment period, Solji had to undergo several surgeries to lower the orbital
pressure due to the influence of the disease.
At that time, Solji's symptoms had greatly affected her health, so she had to stop working
for 2 years and EXID was only active with 4 members.
Fortunately, two years later, Solji returned with more stable condition, the disease had
been treated and a bright smile reappeared on her lips.
These above idols have strongly overcome their illnesses to continue their Kpop dream.
Isn’t that admirable?
Do you know any other idols who also had serious diseases in the past?