'Same Illness as IU' Oh Jung-yeon Returns to Filming Set the Day After Surgery... "Discharged on the Same Day" [Star Issue]

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Broadcaster Oh Jung-yeon returned immediately to the filming set after undergoing surgery for patulous eustachian tube syndrome.

On the 20th, Oh Jung-yeon posted photos taken at the filming site on her personal account, sharing updates on her condition following the surgery.

Oh Jung-yeon stated, "I had a successful surgery yesterday and was discharged on the same day; I am currently filming a drama today." She added, "I shared this story for informational purposes in case others are living without knowing they have this illness. I am grateful for the unexpected support I received."

Previously, on the 19th, Oh Jung-yeon revealed that she had been diagnosed with patulous eustachian tube syndrome, noting that it was the first time this year she learned of the existence of a disease name for the chronic symptoms she had experienced since high school.

She also expressed sympathy upon learning that singer IU had faced difficulties in her activities due to patulous eustachian tube syndrome. Oh Jung-yeon remarked, "I felt even more sorrow because I understand that struggle firsthand—it always manifests when I overexert myself with exercise or broadcasting work." She further shared, "For 30 years, I thought I had to endure the discomfort and keep living with it."

After learning about the existence of the condition, Oh Jung-yeon decided to undergo treatment and received surgery.

Patulous eustachian tube syndrome is a condition where the eustachian tube, which should normally remain closed between the ear and nose, stays abnormally open. This can lead to symptoms such as autophony, where one's own voice or breathing sounds unusually loud.

Meanwhile, IU also postponed her scheduled album release and concert dates due to worsening symptoms of patulous eustachian tube syndrome. Recently, IU disclosed to fans that her symptoms have persisted day and night for several days, and she has repeatedly faced situations where maintaining her condition while singing becomes difficult.

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