[Exclusive]'Eight consecutive days of marital relations' Bae Ki-seong: "Even with hearing loss, preparing for a second child, gradually improving" [Interview]

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"I realized the preciousness of hearing."

Singer Bae Ki-seong, who drew viewers' concern after being diagnosed with sudden hearing loss, shared his recent progress as he is recovering.

In a phone interview with StarNews on the 28th, Bae Ki-seong said, "It is not that serious," and added, "As I get older, recovery is slower, but I am gradually getting better while receiving treatment." He further explained, "I am undergoing both Western and Eastern medicine treatments, along with hyperbaric oxygen therapy and herbal medicine, and I am slowly improving."

He also revealed the cause of his sudden hearing loss. Bae Ki-seong stated, "I tend to shout a lot when singing, so I have always recorded at much higher volumes than other singers," and "I had a habit of recording with the accompaniment volume turned up high for 30 years. After performances or recording sessions, I would have tinnitus every evening. It seems that this lifestyle over several decades put a strain on my ears."

He also revealed that he only uses his left ear for phone calls, saying, "My left ear is fine, but my right ear fluctuates between hearing and not hearing. The balance is off, which is uncomfortable," and added, "The more severe the tinnitus becomes, the less I seem to hear."

Bae Ki-seong appeared on the TV Chosun variety program 'Joseon's Lover' broadcast on the 27th, showing his treatment for sudden hearing loss. During the broadcast, he said, "It has been three months since the symptoms appeared. If there is no improvement within six months, I could be diagnosed with a disability," which drew sympathy.

Even in difficult circumstances, he maintained a bright demeanor, and many messages of support followed the broadcast. He said, "I received many DMs (direct messages) after the broadcast," and added, "I found that many people are experiencing hearing loss, more than I expected. Through this broadcast, there were many responses like 'I should get treatment too,' similar to 'sympathy for shared suffering.'"

He first confessed his hearing loss on the 9th of last month and also mentioned the possibility that excessive marital relations had an impact. At that time, he said, "I went to Han (Rep.) and apparently used 200-300% of my strength," and added, "I was stimulated and thought, 'I must have a child,' so I asked about my ovulation day and had (marital relations) every day for eight days."

He married his wife Lee Eun-bi, who is 12 years younger, in November 2017. They have no children.

Regarding this, he said, "I cannot definitively say there is a direct connection, but it is true that I overexerted myself at that time," and added, "I think I forgot my age while trying to conceive naturally."

He also suggested that the rapid weight loss may have had an impact. Having lost 18 kg at the time, he explained, "I lost weight so rapidly that my body lacked nutrients. In the midst of that, I tried my last natural pregnancy and overexerted myself. Then I recorded (YouTube) covers in the evening, and the next day I went camping and think I slept a bit too coldly in the tent. After that, my ears became like this."

During the broadcast, it was mentioned that if symptoms persist for more than six months, a hearing disability diagnosis could be made, raising the possibility of hearing aids or cochlear implant surgery. However, Bae Ki-seong said, "I have no plans for surgery," and added, "I don't think I am at that stage yet." He has not given up hope for a second child. When asked about his plans for a second child, he replied, "I have to," and laughed, saying, "On the broadcast, they said I was going to die as a father while trying to make a baby."

Bae Ki-seong is facing difficulties due to hearing loss but continues his activities steadily. He said, "Monitoring while singing is not easy, so there is discomfort," but added, "Fortunately, I have been singing for 30 years, so it doesn't show on the outside. I keep singing while paying close attention."

He also confessed that as his hearing worsened, he more acutely felt the preciousness of hearing.

Bae Ki-seong said, "My eyes, nose, and mouth didn't just appear naturally; they came because they are absolutely necessary. Don't take them for granted; you must truly cherish and care for them," and emphasized, "You must manage them well on a daily basis."

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