"It became impossible to postpone the ear, nose and throat surgery any longer." Actress Cha Joo-young has suspended activities due to frequent nosebleeds and will undergo surgery.
On the 25th, her agency Ghost Studio announced the suspension of Cha Joo-young's activities on its official social media. The news that she must undergo surgery for health reasons caused shock.
Ghost Studio first said "Actress Cha Joo-young will be unable to attend scheduled official events and some activities for the time being due to health reasons," explaining why Cha Joo-young will not attend promotional events such as the stage greeting for the new film Sister, which opens on the 28th.
It went on to explain Cha Joo-young's health condition, saying, "She has undergone detailed tests and treatment for long-standing, repeated epistaxis (nosebleeds), and according to medical opinion, she will undergo ear, nose and throat surgery that can no longer be postponed."
In addition, "She is currently in a stage requiring postoperative recovery and observation of progress, and we ask for your generous understanding that she will be unable to participate in official schedules, including promotional activities for her works, during the recovery period," it said.
Finally, the agency added, "We apologize for causing concern to those involved and to everyone due to unavoidable schedule adjustments. We will do our best to support Cha Joo-young's stable recovery and will greet you again in good health after sufficient treatment."
In fact, Cha Joo-young is about to have Sister released. Sister is a kidnapping thriller that uncovers the hidden truth between Haeran (Jung Z-iso), who kidnapped her sister aiming for a large ransom; Taesu (Lee Soo-hyuk), who planned everything; and the hostage Sojin (Cha Joo-young), who fights a desperate battle to escape.
The film drew attention especially because it brings together Cha Joo-young, Jung Z-iso and Lee Soo-hyuk. But it was reported that from the opening week's stage greetings onward, only Jung Z-iso, Lee Soo-hyuk and director Jinseongmun will appear without Cha Joo-young, attracting interest. It was in this context that Cha Joo-young's health issue became known.
In response, Cha Joo-young shared the Sister trailer on her personal social media, urging attention with "At the theater! See you soon." In addition, she is set to meet viewers in ENA's new Monday-Tuesday drama Climax.
[Photo] OSEN DB, SNS source.
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