'Yak-kung's Father' Kim Jeong-tae, Possibility of Liver Cancer Recurrence... "No Self-Aware Symptoms, If Found, It's Terminal" [Dad and Me]

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'Yak-kung's Dad' actor Kim Jeong-tae sheds tears upon hearing concerns about recurrence on 'Dad and Me Season 3'.

On the 29th, the TV Chosun variety program 'Dad and Me Season 3' depicts 'Two Sons Fool' Kim Jeong-tae visiting a hospital with his wife, both wearing serious expressions.

Kim Jeong-tae already underwent liver cancer surgery in November 2018 and visited the hospital for a checkup due to his weakened liver. In a recent recording, Kim Jeong-tae stated, "Since I am a carrier of Hepatitis B due to maternal inheritance, there is no cure," and explained that his health status requires checkups every four months due to the possibility of recurrence caused by a congenital liver cancer-causing virus.

However, due to a busy schedule, Kim Jeong-tae's hospital visit was delayed by a month from the scheduled date, and his anxiety grew even greater.

The medical team, upon reviewing the checkup results, said, "You had 30% of your liver removed in the past, and liver cancer tumor cells still remain inside, so it is a condition that could occur at any time," mentioning the possibility of recurrence and causing shock.

Kim Jeong-tae explained, "The liver has no nerves, so there are no self-aware symptoms. If it is found, it is terminal," describing his situation where he has no choice but to undergo continuous checkups.

After hearing the doctor's opinion, Kim Jeong-tae's wife worried about her husband, saying, "Getting regular checkups is the best. So, be faithful to yourself. Stop worrying about the kids..."

Kim Jeong-tae shared, "Since my health is not good, everything else is unnecessary, and the only thing left is family. Family became the driving force that allowed me to endure." He continued, "In the end, I realized that the only people who comfort me and stay by my side are my young children and my wife. For the sake of my family, I cannot let go of the thread of health yet. I am a father who must be strong," showing tears.

Upon hearing Dad Kim Jeong-tae's story, MC Jeon Hyun-moo also expressed a choked heart, saying, "I thought it was unusual, but now I understand why you kept saying 'family, family' so much." The program airs at 10 p.m. on the 29th.

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