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Young age brings illness…Kim Ji-young and Tzuyang, fans cheer after unexpected confessions of battling illness
Actor and influencer Kim Ji-young and popular YouTuber Tzuyang surprised fans by confessing they are battling glaucoma and retinitis pigmentosa, respectively. The two people's health confessions have been shocking but have also drawn much support and encouragement.
On the 13th, Kim Ji-young posted a video titled "It's okay to have days when you cry" on her YouTube channel and revealed that she was receiving outpatient care at a university hospital. She said, "I am a young glaucoma patient," revealing her battle with the disease, and candidly shared, "It was found early and is well managed now, but every time I get tested I'm always nervous and scared." She added, "I must protect the central optic nerve," expressing the tension of the treatment process, and also showed concern for her father's health due to genetic factors.
Kim Ji-young gained significant attention in 2023 after appearing on Channel A's Heart Signal season 4 and is currently active on her personal YouTube channel. After this confession, fans poured out messages such as "So sad that she's young" and "We support her steady management," offering warm encouragement.
Meanwhile, on the 29th mukbang creator Tzuyang also revealed shocking health news. In a video on her channel, Tzuyang answered the question "Why don't you get LASIK or LASEK?" by saying, "I can't. I have an incurable disease called retinitis pigmentosa." She added, "I could become blind later," raising concern among fans. Retinitis pigmentosa is a genetic disease that can lead to complete loss of vision if it progresses severely.
Earlier, Tzuyang drew attention on MBC's Omniscient Interfering View for wearing heavy-looking glasses because of thick lenses; she explained, "It's because my vision is very bad," indirectly revealing that she was already struggling with poor eyesight.
At the unexpected health confessions, internet users added their voices of support, saying, "It's heartbreaking that two people who always showed cheerful faces are suffering from these illnesses," "I hope only good news comes from steady treatment and care," and "Fans will continue to support them until the end."
Although the two people faced unexpected illness at a young age, because they courageously revealed their battles, hopes are growing that their future treatment and care will proceed smoothly.
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