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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Actor Jung Il Woo talks about a life-threatening disease, reveals how a car accident caused the issue and says, 'I didn't know when I would die'
Actor Jung Il Woo , who made his successful debut in the realm of acting with the drama series 'High Kick !', recently opened up about a life-threatening issue that he suffers from. He detailed what getting the diagnosis felt like and how he has been managing so far in his life. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'High! Kick' actor Jung Il Woo gets candid, talks about life-threatening disease During an appearance on a popular TV variety show titled 'Huh Young Man's Food Travel', the actor opened up about living his life with a cerebral aneurysm , calling it a 'ticking time bomb'. He shared that back in 2006, at the mere age of 19, the actor was involved in a major car accident along with fellow actor . Both of the actors suffered a lot of major injuries, with the latter even becoming comatose for a few months after the accident. A cerebral aneurysm, according to the Cleveland Clinic, is 'a bulge in a weak area of a blood vessel in or around your brain. Most aneurysms are small and don't cause issues. But a ruptured brain aneurysm is life-threatening.' Il Woo shared that it was because of the car accident that he ended up developing the aneurysm. He also delved into how he got the official diagnosis by the time he turned 27 and how that affected him. The actor shared that he went into depression after the diagnosis, as the doctor bluntly told him that he could pass away at any given moment without any warning. He shared that 'It's a time bomb-like disease. I was so scared and anxious because I didn't know when I would die.' He even shared about how, for the past 10 or so years, he has had to get regular follow-ups from the doctor every six months to ensure that his condition has not worsened. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Actor turned to faith to calm himself During his appearance on 'Captain Kim ' last year, the actor had talked about dealing with his disease and how turning to faith helped in calming him down. He shared that he walked the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in Spain three times and how during his first visit, he ended up getting emotional and crying about it. He shared that after crying during mass, he felt 'cleansed'. He even managed to call that one of the happiest moments of his life as well, sharing that it all helped him deal with his issue better and more calmly. Jung Il Woo has been on a hiatus for the past two years; however, the actor is officially returning to the small screen through the upcoming weekend drama ' Splendid Days '.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
New K-drama - 'Splendid Days' cast part confirmed - Jung Il Woo, Jung In Sun, And Yoon Hyun Min
KBS2 announced that actors ' Jung Il Woo ', ' Jung In Sun ' and ' Yoon Hyun Min ' will lead its upcoming weekend drama 'Splendid Days' on 17 June. The series is directed by Kim Hyung Suk and written by So Hyun Kyung. The drama is based on the splendid days each generation goes through in any time zone, the present, past or the upcoming ones. The director is known for his dramas like 'Cheat On Me, If You Can,' 'My Golden Life' and 'My Husband Got a Family,' and the old works of So Hyun Kyung are praised for her strong storytelling in works like 'My Golden Life,' 'Twenty Again' and 'Seo Yeong, My Daughter.' The character description Jung Il Woo will portray Lee Ji Hyuk, a successful man in terms of career and personal life both. He is calm and composed with good humour. Although his life looks perfect from outside, he experiences a rough turn, handling hardship and slowly understands the actual meaning of life. Jung In Sun takes on the role of Ji Eun Oh, a jolly natured café manager and interior designer. She lives under no regret even after growing up in tough circumstances. Even after getting rejected by her crush of longtime, Lee Ji Hyuk she chooses to stay by his side all along. Yoon Hyun Min brings depth to the story as Park Sung Jae, he is a man born with a silver spoon and confidence fed through it. A man filled with composure and manners as his upbringing in a lavish life and does not require anything materialistic, he suffers from utter loneliness. With his bond with Ji Hyuk and his family, he will deliver a complicated journey filled with emotions as he will find his way in the line between love and friendship. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Production team's thoughts As per the reports from 'Soompi', The production team said, 'With Jung Il Woo, Jung In Sun, and Yoon Hyun Min joining the cast, we have completed a truly standout lineup. We hope the heartfelt stories and subtle emotional performances these three actors bring will offer comfort and resonate with viewers of all generations as they go through their own lives.' The series is set to premier in August as it is a follow-up to 'For Eagle Brothers,' a drama of romantic comedy genre.
