Huh Kyung-hwan from 'My Little Old Boy' considered getting surgery to increase his height.
On the broadcast of SBS's entertainment show 'My Little Old Boy' on the 10th, Huh Kyung-hwan visited a hospital with Kim Jun-ho to express his complex about being 'short.'
That day, Huh Kyung-hwan attracted attention by mentioning the surgery to increase his height, saying, 'I really came thinking that this might be the last time I grow in my life. So I will consult today and if it's okay, I will make a reservation immediately.'
Huh Kyung-hwan also noted, 'I have made a lot of use of being short anyway, and I really think it's my last chance. It could be because of my 168 cm height that I haven't been able to get married. I need to make a final effort.' He added, 'I recently had a hard time with blind dates because of my height. Honestly, while some of them are tall, my being too short was also a factor. I felt intimidated.'
Kim Jun-ho said, 'If I watch you today and see that you are fine after the surgery, I will also have to think about it. I have lived at 169 cm until I was 50, but I want to try living at 175 cm.' To this, Huh Kyung-hwan replied, 'Others say it's too late, but what do they know? Have they ever been short?' making everyone laugh.
After the examination, the two met with the doctor. Huh Kyung-hwan asked, 'I will speak directly. Is surgery possible at our age?' When the doctor said it was possible, Kim Jun-ho asked back, 'Is this type of leg also possible?'
The doctor revealed the actual heights of the two after the examination. Huh Kyung-hwan was found to be 186.2 cm tall and said, 'I am really shocked right now.' He added that his lower body ratio was actually slightly shorter than the Korean average. Huh Kyung-hwan sighed, and Kim Jun-ho remarked, 'That means you have short legs.'
If he were to increase his height, Huh Kyung-hwan stated he hoped to reach a height of 177 cm to 180 cm. The doctor explained, 'You can achieve 8 cm. You will reach 177 cm. It's not good to do 8 cm from either the calves or thighs on one side. If you split it up, the burden is less. When you reach 177 cm, you will look over 180 cm externally. And when it comes to someone like Kyung-hwan, your arm length is fine. Doing 8 to 10 cm won't be a big problem proportionally.'
On the other hand, Kim Jun-ho proudly claimed he was 1 cm taller than Huh Kyung-hwan. However, he ended up measuring 168.5 cm, which was 0.3 cm taller than Huh Kyung-hwan, causing everyone to burst into laughter. The doctor said, 'Your leg ratio is shorter than Kyung-hwan's regarding height,' and Kim Jun-ho was surprised, asking, 'I'm taller, but my legs are shorter?' Hearing this, Huh Kyung-hwan laughed and said, 'I'm much better off. I feel happy.'
The exact name of the surgery to increase height is limb lengthening surgery, and the minimum cost is about 40 million won. The doctor seriously explained the surgery, stating, 'It's not a procedure you can take lightly. There might be risks during the process, and it's not solely dependent on the doctor's skill to achieve good results.'
'This is truly a life-changing surgery. Whether positively or negatively, if this surgery fails, complications or disabilities could occur. It's good if it succeeds, but conversely, it could really ruin your life. I hope you think carefully and don't take it too lightly,' he advised. Hearing this, Huh Kyung-hwan reflected, 'I thought I felt fairly stressed, but there might be people who are really struggling, and I don't think it should be taken lightly.'
[Photo] Captured from the broadcast of 'My Little Old Boy.'
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