"I'm not dead yet," Popin Hyunjun hospitalized in 'pre-cancer stage'.. Shocking update after allegations of verbal abuse and assault [Star Issue]

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"Shocking recent news about singer and performing artist Popin Hyunjun has been reported.

"On the 15th, Popin Hyunjun shared the news of his hospitalization through his personal account.

"Popin Hyunjun posted a photo showing him in the hospital. A photo of his wife, traditional Korean musician Park Ae-ri, staying by his side was also shared.

"He was reportedly diagnosed with a gastric polyp. Popin Hyunjun also shared an image explaining that "gastric polyps are benign tumors that occur in the stomach lining, but if left untreated, they have a very high probability of progressing to cancer, making them a 'pre-cancerous stage (precancerous lesion)'".

"In response to comments from his acquaintances and colleagues asking "Are you okay?", Popin Hyunjun replied with messages such as "I'm not dead yet" and "I'll be alive until you come".

"Meanwhile, Popin Hyunjun, who was serving as a visiting professor in the Practical Dance Department at Baekseok Arts University, became embroiled in controversy last December for allegedly using profanity and making remarks that caused students to feel shame during class.

"As a result of the controversy, Popin Hyunjun resigned from his professorship. At the time, he publicly apologized, stating "I deeply reflect on having created a tense atmosphere through inappropriate words and actions as an educator and causing students to feel sexual shame, regardless of my intentions. I would like to clearly state once again that there was no impure intent".

"Around the same time, allegations surfaced that he had assaulted members of his dance team. Through JTBC's 'Event Chief', testimonies from former and current dancers claiming they were assaulted by Popin Hyunjun approximately 20 years ago were made public.

"However, Popin Hyunjun reportedly denied these assault allegations. He expressed his grievance, saying "My elbow was severely fractured and I still cannot fully straighten it, so how could I have hit anyone?" and "I may use harsh words, but I do not resort to violence due to my small stature".

"Meanwhile, Popin Hyunjun married Park Ae-ri in 2011 and has a daughter.

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