'Nae-pal' Choi Sung-won: "Leukemia Recurred Again... I Thought, 'Are They Trying to Kill Me?'" [Happy Together]

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Actor Choi Sung-won shares his emotional journey of battling leukemia twice.

On the afternoon broadcast of KBS 2TV's variety program 'Happy Together - Because I'm Not Alone' (planned by Park Min-jeong, directed by Kwon Jae-o, written by Lee Min-jeong, hereafter referred to as 'Haetu') on the 7th, after the main stage of Group B featuring MCs Yoo Jae-suk, Jang Hang-jun, Yoon Jong-shin, and special MC Kang Min-kyung, a new main stage for Group C with special co-host Yura will unfold.

Among them, Choi Sung-won draws attention by revealing the behind-the-scenes story of having to halt his activities twice since appearing in the tvN drama 'Reply 1988'. At that time, Choi was widely beloved for his role as No-eul when he was diagnosed with acute leukemia and had to stop all activities. Although he returned after recovering his health, news of a recurrence two years later drew widespread sympathy.

Choi confessed his overwhelming feelings, saying, "After overcoming it once and falling ill again, I wondered, 'Is acting really my path? Are they trying to kill me?' It was extremely painful—so much so that I could barely stand."

Additionally, he shares updates on his full recovery while expressing his unique passion for acting as an actor, adding to the emotional impact. Recalling his time battling illness, he said, "Even while in excruciating pain that felt like death, I found myself analyzing the expressions of people fighting their battles at the hospital." He added, "At that moment, I realized, 'I must act.'" MC Jang Hang-jun reportedly marveled, saying, "When your body is this weak, you wouldn't even think about working—it's truly remarkable."

Notably, Choi announced, "I have been declared fully cured," sharing the joyful update to receive a round of supportive applause. His close friend Im Cheol-soo expressed deep friendship, stating, "The news that Sung-won has recovered was the happiest I've ever heard in my life. I was so overwhelmed with emotion that I danced on the street." The program airs at 8:30 p.m. on the 7th.

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