In a decision for a reoperation after 14 years, Park Jiyeon, the kidney donor is 'her biological brother.'
Park Jiyeon, the wife of comedian Lee Sugeun, will undergo kidney transplant surgery again after 14 years. The fact that the donor for this surgery is her biological brother was revealed, surprising many people.
According to OSEN on the 2nd, Park Jiyeon recently completed her final tests for the kidney re-transplant and is coordinating the surgery schedule for this month. The donor is none other than Park Jiyeon's biological brother, and since it is a family transplant, the immune rejection response is less likely, and the success rate is relatively high, according to medical experts.
Park Jiyeon experienced a rapid decline in kidney function in 2011 due to gestational hypertension while pregnant with her second child. After that, she received a kidney transplant from her father and has maintained her health for over 10 years. However, as time went by, the function of the transplanted kidney gradually deteriorated, making a re-transplant inevitable this time, with her biological brother stepping up to help.
Park Jiyeon married Lee Sugeun in 2008 and has two sons. In the past, Lee Sugeun revealed on broadcast that "she was a popular figure pursued by four comedians. I followed her for six months," making headlines. Park Jiyeon is well-known as a 'dream wife' with beauty, character, and ability. In particular, she has gained a lot of support from fans through her shared daily parenting life, lunchboxes, and family trips on social media.
However, despite her bright and healthy appearance, Park Jiyeon has been a patient enduring long-term illness. In addition to dialysis treatment, in 2021 she was advised by medical staff for a re-transplant, but she confessed, "The first surgery was so difficult that I flatly refused." However, thanks to advancements in technology, improvements in medication, and support from her family, she finally decided to undergo surgery after 14 years.
As this story became known, encouragement from fans and internet users has continued. Responses include, "It's heartbreaking to learn there's such a story behind her bright smile," "The love from her family feels so warm," "A person like Park Jiyeon is a true dream come true," and "Lee Sugeun is truly a blessed husband."
Meanwhile, Park Jiyeon's surgery is scheduled for this month, and she plans to return to her daily life after recovery, depending on the progress of the surgery. The courage she has shown in silently enduring pain for a long time and the touching decision created by family love has received overwhelming support from many.
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