Former wrestler Shim Kwon-ho directly explained the recently raised "health concerns."
On the 21st, a video titled "Shim Kwon-ho, why did he suddenly disappear… the real reason that even Kim Hyun-wook was surprised" was released on the YouTube channel "Kim Hyun-wook's Let's Have a Drink Instead of News."
In the released video, Kim Hyun-wook said, "There are many comments asking what you're doing these days" and asked about his current situation. To this, Shim Kwon-ho began, "I'm taking a break. I think a lot about 'what do I really want to do.'"
He continued, "I tried to open a gym during COVID-19, but the situation was too bad. Wrestling was devastating during COVID, so when trying to restart, investment is difficult. Since it's not something one can do alone, I'm currently only doing private lessons," he said.
He also responded to mentions that photos recently released showing his noticeably gaunt face had become a topic of conversation. When Kim Hyun-wook said, "Seeing his face on social media, he looked very sick," Shim Kwon-ho replied with his characteristic banter, "Tell them to come!"
He said, "Athletes tend to gain weight after retirement because they eat a lot and stop exercising," adding, "I have greatly reduced how much I eat. I don't have an appetite for eating. That doesn't mean my health is bad. When I eat, I eat well," drawing a line under the health rumors.
Meanwhile, Shim Kwon-ho is a legend in wrestling who achieved the world's first two-weight grand slam and was the first Korean inducted into the hall of fame. However, after retirement, his gaunt appearance and rumors have repeatedly led to suspicions of health and financial hardship.
Earlier, his former student Yoon Hee-seong dismissed various rumors, saying, "My teacher is by no means financially struggling. The unhealthy complexion is merely a mark left from past training."
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