Comedian Lee Sugeun's wife Park Jiyeon is set to undergo a kidney transplant. After experiencing kidney issues due to pregnancy-induced hypertension and receiving dialysis treatment, she has garnered much support with her healthy and positive demeanor, and now faces a reoperation after about four years.
Park Jiyeon, who married comedian Lee Sugeun in 2008, has two sons. The story of how Lee Sugeun worked for six months to win Park Jiyeon's heart, who was the stylist for Park Junhyung's Gag Concert Family, is still well-known. Lee Sugeun mentioned in a variety show, "Before I had kids, four comedians were pursuing her, but it didn't happen immediately; it took six months. Whenever Park Jiyeon went to Dongdaemun for Park Junhyung's schedule outfits, I accompanied her."
After a long courtship, Park Jiyeon opened her heart to Lee Sugeun and married him, giving birth to two sons while managing household duties and child-rearing. Park Jiyeon's social media account showcases her daily life with her husband Lee Sugeun, meals she prepares, and the time she spends with her children. Thus, Park Jiyeon is admired as a 'wonderful housewife' with her looks resembling actress Yoo Yi, excellent cooking skills, and a healthy, positive persona.
However, Park Jiyeon's hidden pain was revealed, drawing sympathy. During her second pregnancy in 2011, her kidney function deteriorated due to pregnancy-induced hypertension, leading her to receive a kidney transplant from her father. However, the transplant did not stabilize well, and after undergoing dialysis, she was advised to consider a re-transplant by medical staff in 2021.
Having faced hardships during her first transplant surgery and over ten years of dialysis treatment, Park Jiyeon expressed her struggles. In August 2021, she said, "I had such a hard time during the initial transplant that I strongly said I wouldn't do it again, but hearing that advancements in technology and medications could improve my quality of life made me reconsider, so I applied to wait for a brain-dead donor. "
Changing her mindset, Park Jiyeon has decided to undergo re-transplantation. According to OSEN's report on the 2nd, she is scheduled to receive a kidney from her biological brother later this month. It will be 14 years after her first kidney transplant, and the donor is her brother. Medical experts explain that familial kidney transplants generally have a higher success rate due to lower risk of rejection and better compatibility.
In light of Park Jiyeon's decision for a kidney re-transplant, many have expressed their support and urged her to show a healthier and more positive outlook after the surgery. We look forward to seeing Park Jiyeon spreading positive influence with her healthier appearance after the kidney re-transplant.
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