'Actor and former dancer Cha Hyun-seung has confessed to battling leukemia and is receiving an outpouring of support from fans and colleagues.
Cha Hyun-seung said on his personal social media on the 27th, "In early June I was rushed to the emergency room and my life stopped in an instant. While I was passing auditions for projects one after another and running toward my dream, I was diagnosed with "leukemia."" He calmly revealed, "At first I even found it hard to accept myself, and I endured each day amid fear and confusion. Now I am receiving treatment and fighting to stand on stage again."
He shared photos of himself battling the illness with his hair cut short but did not lose his characteristic bright smile and cheerful energy. Cha Hyun-seung vowed, "The road ahead will be long, but I will definitely overcome this. I am truly grateful to everyone who has supported me," expressing his firm resolve.
He posted again on the 29th, "To be honest, I didn't expect to receive so much attention and support. I am deeply grateful. I will recover steadily," expressing thanks for fans' support. He also sent a message of solidarity, "I send my support to all patients. Let's stay strong together until the end."
Support from colleagues in the entertainment industry followed Cha Hyun-seung's confession. KARA's Park Gyu-ri said, "Hyun-seung, you will get through this. I'll pray for you," and Kang Jae-jun left the message, "I will support you to the end." Yoo Se-yoon offered comfort, "How hard must it have been alone, we all support you," and choreographer Bae Yoon-jung added, "You will definitely overcome this," lending strength. Hong Seok-cheon also encouraged him, saying, "This trial will make Hyun-seung stronger."
Cha Hyun-seung gained attention as the "shoulder oppa" while sharing the stage for Sunmi's solo debut song "24 Hours Is Not Enough," and he is a skilled dancer who has performed with top artists such as Girls' Generation, BoA and Taeyang. He appeared on the 2021 Netflix dating reality show Single's Inferno and caused a big stir as the "predatory man," and since last year he has also expanded his activities as an actor, appearing in the drama "Share House You Must" and currently active in the Dramax X Wavve original drama "Danjoe."
What fans and colleagues hope for is simple: the earnest wish that "Cha Hyun-seung who shone on stage will return." Everyone is eagerly awaiting the moment when he overcomes the illness and once again brightly shines before cameras and lights as he had while tirelessly running toward his dream<
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