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Ko Ji-yong, formerly of the first-generation idol group Sechs Kies, has revealed his improved appearance.
On the 2nd, Ko Ji-yong posted a photo showing him visiting a hospital, accompanied by the short phrase "Thank you always."
In the photo, Ko Ji-yong is dressed in a suit and wearing glasses, smiling brightly.
Recently, Ko Ji-yong confessed that due to health issues, his weight dropped to 63 kg and his liver function levels rose sharply, leading to hospitalization and bringing him to the verge of cirrhosis.
Ko Ji-yong debuted as a member of Sechs Kies in 1997. Afterward, he left the entertainment industry and continued his life as an entrepreneur. In 2013, Ko Ji-yong married family medicine specialist Heo Yang-im, and they have a son.
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