Singer Lee Sang Soon has been absent from the radio DJ seat for more than 10 days, and the reason has been reported as vagus nerve dysfunction. In particular, concern over his health is growing because several entertainers have suspended activities due to vagus nerve–related conditions.
On the 6th, agency Antenna said in an official statement, "Lee Sang Soon recently experienced a sudden decline in condition and received hospital treatment, and medical staff's opinion was that stability is needed due to 'vagus nerve dysfunction,' so he is temporarily stepping back from radio hosting."
Lee Sang Soon's health problem was first reported on the 26th of last month through MBC FM4U "Perfect day, this is Lee Sang Soon." At the time, Thomas Cook, who began the broadcast in place of DJ Lee Sang Soon, explained, "Sundi will be a little late because of a condition problem."
Lee Sang Soon arrived at the studio 10 minutes before the end of the broadcast and then apologized, saying, "Actually I was at MBC but I wasn't feeling well and was lying in the infirmary. You must have been surprised because I didn't come suddenly. I'm sorry for coming late."
However, Lee Sang Soon went back on rest starting the next day on the 27th, and except for the broadcast recorded in advance on the 29th, he has been absent from live broadcasts for nearly 10 days. Thomas Cook is filling in for Lee Sang Soon's spot.
Regarding this, Lee Sang Soon said, "I apologize to listeners for taking a break from radio hosting without any explanation," and added, "I will take sufficient time during this opportunity and return after recovering my health more definitely."
The production team also said, "We will continue the broadcast with a special DJ system prioritizing DJ Lee Sang Soon's recovery, and we hope DJ Lee Sang Soon can meet listeners again soon."
Many entertainers have suspended activities in the past due to vagus nerve–related health issues. Recently, TWICE's Chaeyoung temporarily suspended activities due to vasovagal syncope and missed part of the world tour as a result.
HyunA, who announced she had been diagnosed with vasovagal syncope, caused much concern when she was seen fainting on stage during a performance. Actor Kim Jung Nan also confessed that she once lost consciousness from vasovagal syncope and hit her chin on a nightstand.
Lee Sang Soon is also focusing on recovering his health to resolve the issue of vagus nerve dysfunction. He left a post on social media saying, "Following medical staff's recommendation that stability is needed due to a neurological symptom called 'vagus nerve dysfunction,' I am unavoidably taking a break from radio and resting. I was told that with sufficient rest and taking it easy, I may gradually recover, so I will take ample time during this opportunity and return after recovering my health more definitely."
Lee Sang Soon also explained that the reason he could not announce this sooner was, "Because I didn't know when I would recover, I kept thinking, 'If I'm okay tomorrow I'll go back on, I should,' and that's why this message is late."
Antenna also said it will support Lee Sang Soon's recovery, stating, "We will actively support the artist so he can fully focus on recovery, and future schedules will be flexibly adjusted comprehensively based on the artist's recovery status."
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