'I Confessed My Battle with Pediatric Cancer,' Choi Ye-na: "My Parents Sold Gimbap to Pay Hospital Bills" [★BamTV]

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While 'My Remaining Love' depicts love stories of patients with terminal diagnoses, Choi Ye-na has revealed her own battle with cancer.

In the SBS premiere episode of 'My Remaining Love' that aired on the 3rd, Choi said, "I was a pediatric lymphoma patient when I was young. That's why I felt an unusual connection and emotion toward the show's participants." She further added, "My parents suffered greatly to pay my hospital bills; they even went out to sell gimbap," drawing attention.

SBS's new romance variety program 'My Remaining Love' follows 2030s youth who have received terminal diagnoses or survived near-death experiences as they face life and love again. Eight young men and women gathered, including stomach cancer patient Kim Run-gi and blood cancer survivor Kim Seon-ho.

Some expressed concern, calling it a "terminal romance program," given its focus on death and severe illness. Meanwhile, some netizens offered support for the attempt to view death as part of life.

At the press conference held before the premiere, Choi shared her thoughts: "I thought that gathering people who share similar pain and wounds would allow them to find comfort and courage by sharing their stories about battling illness, and I felt the same way. When I watched the VCRs, I was deeply moved. I believe viewers who have experienced similar pain will find great solace."

Meanwhile, Choi Ye-na debuted as a member of IZ*ONE through Mnet's 'Produce 48'. Since her solo debut single 'Smiley', she has received widespread love with hit songs such as 'Catch Catch'.

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