"Heartfelt love for family allowed me to endure 14 years, I hope to be healthy soon" Lee Sugeun's wife, Park Jiyeon, is facing her second kidney transplant surgery. Fourteen years ago, she received a kidney from her father, and this time, she will receive a kidney from her brother, showcasing a touching family bond.
On the 2nd, OSEN reported that Park Jiyeon has completed all final tests for the re-transplant and is set to undergo surgery this month. This kidney transplant will be made possible by her brother's donation, and it is known that family donations have lower immune rejection reactions and higher success rates than typical transplants.
Park Jiyeon married Lee Sugeun in 2008 and has two sons. In the past, Lee Sugeun humorously mentioned on a broadcast that she was "the popular one that four comedians pursued," saying, "I followed her around Dongdaemun for six months." The 'dream wife' Park Jiyeon has gained much support by sharing her homemade meals, daily life with her children, and family trips on social media.
However, behind her colorful everyday life was a long battle with illness. In 2011, during her second pregnancy, her kidney function deteriorated due to pregnancy complications, leading her to undergo surgery to receive her father's kidney. Even after that, complete recovery was difficult, and she has been undergoing dialysis treatment for over 10 years. Recently, she expressed concerns about her declining health, causing worry.
In particular, Park Jiyeon was advised by medical professionals to consider re-transplantation in 2021, but she noted that she had said, "The first surgery was so difficult that I said, 'I won't do it.'" However, feeling hopeful due to advancements in medical technology and drug treatment, she summoned the courage to try again. At that time, she even applied to be on the transplant waiting list for brain-dead donors. Ultimately, this time, her brother extended his hand, prompting her to decide to undergo the life-sustaining surgery again.
Upon hearing the news about Park Jiyeon, internet users expressed warm support, saying things like, "From father to brother... I'm moved by such family love," "Lee Sugeun is truly a lucky husband," "It's heartbreaking and admirable to know there was such pain behind her always bright demeanor," "I hope she finds her health for the sake of her two sons," and "I wish for the surgery to go well. I hope Lee Sugeun will be a strong support for her."
Meanwhile, after undergoing surgery this month, Park Jiyeon is expected to go through a recovery period before returning to her daily life. Fans and fellow members of the entertainment industry are also cheering on Park Jiyeon's courage and hope, saying they look forward to her returning in better health.
[Photo] Park Jiyeon SNS
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