Comedian Jeon Yu-seong was swept up in rumors that his health was critical, but it was reported to be untrue.
According to a report by Xportsnews on the 24th, Jeon Yu-seong was recently hospitalized and receiving treatment due to a pneumothorax issue. Rumors that his condition was critical spread, but they are not true, and he is currently receiving treatment and is conscious; he was hospitalized because he was having difficulty breathing freely.
Earlier, Jeon Yu-seong underwent a pneumothorax procedure in June. He went to the emergency room after coughing in the early morning and was diagnosed with a pneumothorax; he continued to have breathing problems after the procedure, and his condition recently worsened, leading to his readmission to the hospital.
A representative for Jeon Yu-seong told the Korea Daily, "Jeon Yu-seong was hospitalized for a month and had surgery for a pneumothorax. This time, he went to the hospital because he was having difficulty breathing and was diagnosed with pneumothorax on both sides," adding, "Pneumothorax surgery requires one lung to be intact so the patient can breathe with that lung while the other side is operated on. According to the medical staff, both sides are currently in poor condition, so they have to wait for the lungs to naturally unfold and let the air escape. He is not in a condition to undergo surgery now," and informed of his health status.
According to the representative, the rumors that Jeon Yu-seong's health was critical are not true. The rumors spread because his students were surprised by the news of his hospitalization. However, he is currently having difficulty breathing and is relying on an oxygen mask.
The representative added, "He is conscious and can communicate. Previously, when people visited the hospital he would joke with them, but now he gets out of breath and cannot speak for long. Kim Shin-young, Lee Young-ja, and Choi Yang-rak have come and gone," and "Still, he recognizes everyone and, though short of breath and unable to hold long conversations, he has brief exchanges. Everyone is wishing him good health."
Meanwhile, Jeon Yu-seong did not attend the Busan International Comedy Festival's 'Comedy book concert' scheduled last month due to health issues. Especially after the spread of fake news that even led to death rumors, he appeared on the 'Jo Dongari' channel in June and cheerfully responded, "Don't you think I've lost a lot of weight? On TikTok they even say I died. With nothing to do, people..." and "It really makes me mad, but on the other hand, if you assume I'm dead and send condolence money in advance, that would be nice." However, born in 1949 and 76 this year, many people have expressed concern about his health.
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