Kim Woo-bin diagnosed with cancer, halts all activities to receive treatment
by javabeans
Whoa, this is a shocker: Kim Woo-bin (Uncontrollably Fond and Heirs) has been diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer and is stopping all work immediately to focus on treatment. His management company, Sidus HQ, released a statement today announcing the news, explaining that Kim Woo-bin had recently begun to feel strange symptoms in his body and went to the hospital, which is where he received his cancer diagnosis.
The condition affects the head and neck, and is located behind the nose and throat in the region called the nasopharynx. The statement explained that the condition had been caught early enough for treatment, and Kim is currently undergoing radiation therapy and taking medication. All of his currently scheduled activities are being put on hold and will be rescheduled. Surgery doesn’t appear to be in the immediate plans; this type of cancer is reportedly difficult to operate on, because of the location of the nasopharynx.
Kim had signed on to join director Choi Dong-hoon’s (The Thieves, Assassination) latest film, Wiretap, a remake of the Hong Kong crime thriller Overheard that co-stars Lee Jung-jae. Wiretap was to begin filming later this summer, but in light of this news, production will be delayed. A source from the film’s production stated that Kim Woo-bin’s health and treatment is the priority, and that they have agreed to wait to film until he has fully recovered.
Waaaah! What terrible news! It does sound as though it’s a treatable condition, and the reports have an upbeat tone to them, so I will remain positive-thinking and beam him all of my well wishes, and never watch Uncontrollably Fond again (well, for other reasons too). Let’s send him all our positive thoughts.
Via Sports Chosun, My Daily
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51 beansoverflowers
May 24, 2017 at 2:59 AM
My heart aches for him. I'm sure we are very, very thankful that they found it in its early stages though, and that a full recovery seems possible. Will be praying for him. Great to hear the producers are being accommodating.
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52 moonpetal
May 24, 2017 at 3:16 AM
This is terrible news ! Praying for his recovery. Get well soon, pls.
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53 Kaylie
May 24, 2017 at 3:23 AM
Still can't believe this is true. He's so young! Based on online comments it seems like this particular type of cancer is very prone to relapse. I sincerely hope that he'll have a smooth recovery. )':
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54 pastryajumma
May 24, 2017 at 3:25 AM
Wow. I hope he heals well and quickly. Will miss seeing him on screen while he fights this thing.
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55 Roza
May 24, 2017 at 3:28 AM
Come to Israel and
you will get best medical care.
I hope all this will be very quickly behind you!!!
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56 undrama
May 24, 2017 at 3:30 AM
I didn't want to believe it at first cause the source I read it on isn't really reliable but it is indeed true. I am completely shocked over this news. Somehow, this is something that seems to happen to a lot of people yet you never believe it could happen to you, your family or the people you love.
Reports are pretty positive regarding his health and the fact that it was caught on early enough to treat it, so let's hope for the best and send him lots of positive vibes.
Get well soon Kim Woo Bin.
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57 moonglow
May 24, 2017 at 3:34 AM
I'm so very sad hearing this news. Hope he'll get better soon.. #BackToCrying
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58 MagMag
May 24, 2017 at 3:36 AM
I hope the treatment will be able to cure him! Fighting!
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59 ketchup
May 24, 2017 at 3:36 AM
Wow. I seriously felt my blood pressure dropping while reading the title. I HOPE he gets well soon. Cancer is a bitch. #fuckcancer
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60 Mylene
May 24, 2017 at 3:44 AM
Lord God please heal Oppa Woobin...Amen.
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61 dramamama
May 24, 2017 at 3:55 AM
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faith
May 24, 2017 at 4:06 AM
best wishes to you and your daughter.
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growingbeautifully
May 24, 2017 at 4:56 AM
Keeping you and your daughter in prayer!
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62 vannerie
May 24, 2017 at 4:00 AM
Gosh. More difficult news. Thinking of his friends and family too.
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63 Arhazivory
May 24, 2017 at 4:12 AM
I'll be praying for him. Such a terrible thing this is.
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64 etrenelle
May 24, 2017 at 4:13 AM
I dont like this....Noooo he is one of my fav actors!!! I hope you feel all the warm wishes from Beanies Kim Woo Bin xxxx
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65 pogo
May 24, 2017 at 4:34 AM
Good god this is awful, I hope the treatment is successful. Cancer at 27 years old, even a treatable one, must have been an awful shock to him.
Hopefully the early-stage diagnosis means we can be optimistic, and I really hope he gets the time he needs for treatment and recovery and to take care of his health in the future - I haven't forgotten that Sidus sent Jo Bo-ah back to the set of Monster after being diagnosed with meningitis.
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66 Muzeeka
May 24, 2017 at 4:48 AM
What' s with this week?! ??
So many bad news.
Please fully recover. ??
I want to see more projects from him
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67 growingbeautifully
May 24, 2017 at 4:55 AM
Praying for Kim Woo Bin-shi and sending him many wishes for a good recovery!
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68 allaroundfangirl
May 24, 2017 at 4:58 AM
this is so sad. ? i hope he recovers quickly.
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69 cloudy24
May 24, 2017 at 5:00 AM
Such sad and shocking news! My prayers go out to him and his family. Wishing him a speedy and full recovery.
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70 missjb
May 24, 2017 at 5:11 AM
he was so good in UF which make me wonder why he didn't had another project? after that kind of performances i would expect some good director would pick him. mannn i feel so bad for him. woo bin ah
just when I start to love you as an actor. hoping for speedy recoveryyyyy! his acting in UF seems so sincere and nuance make me wonder if. he has already sense it?
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71 maryxiah
May 24, 2017 at 5:11 AM
There's no word to describe my surprise and sadness. All I hope for is oppa's health recovery. *prays hard
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72 yuelie
May 24, 2017 at 5:16 AM
Lets' really hope he gets better!
Hwaiting!
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73 Lin
May 24, 2017 at 5:16 AM
Praying for him. So glad they caught it early and he is receiving treatment and being given time to make 100% recovery. He will recover and be fine. I'm going to stay upbeat too. I have stan-ed him and followed his career since 'White Christmas'. I have just begun my yearly marathoning of School 2013 and falling into the feels of him and Jong-suk. He will be okay. He has to. *prays*
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74 Adriana30
May 24, 2017 at 5:36 AM
Get well soon woo bin.....
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75 xxiannie
May 24, 2017 at 5:57 AM
*sob *sob *sob... I know they said they caught it early but it's still unfortunate. For a man so young and looks the healthiest to have been diagnosed with not a different condition..but CANCER??? Seriously what is wrong with the universe these days!!!! I pray to all the gods out there to save this young man...for the sake of his family, friends, and loved ones...and fans..
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76 wandergirl
May 24, 2017 at 6:17 AM
Didn't believe the terrible news until I saw the headline here in DB. Hoping for his speedy recovery! Fighting!
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77 lenrasoon
May 24, 2017 at 6:17 AM
Wishing him a speedy recovery, everything will go well! He'll be back in no time.
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78 Sunflowerdiva
May 24, 2017 at 6:37 AM
:( Wishing him a good recovery. What terrible news... Having lost two family members to cancer I understand the huge toll it takes on one's body and the emotional strain on everyone around that person. This doesn't sound like a good kind of cancer but they seem optimistic they can fight it. I hope they do!
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79 An-naum
May 24, 2017 at 7:09 AM
My superior caught this cancer. He went on leave for 10months for treatment. Eventhough he came back to work with slimmer body, after 5 years there's no relapse and his body is fatter now.
As long as the body n mind is strong, u can battle it with the encouragement from family and friends.
Be well and healthy again, KWB! It's shocking news bcoz I dont want he ends up as his character in UF.
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80 panshel
May 24, 2017 at 7:15 AM
My heart dropped as soon as I read the title. This is such sad and scary news! ? Uncontrollably Fond was a bad omen. I'm so glad they caught it early and wish him a full recovery. Please take care, Woo Bin-ah! And this is why checkups are so important!
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81 orange
May 24, 2017 at 7:19 AM
:(
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82 blo
May 24, 2017 at 7:53 AM
How terribly sad. Wish that he recovers quickly and with ease. Also hope that his friends and family can remain encouraged. The worst feeling is when someone you love is sick.
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83 fab
May 24, 2017 at 7:56 AM
Well this is awful! I'll BEAN him my best wishes and good vibes.
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84 silentreader
May 24, 2017 at 7:59 AM
...................../sigh/ what's with this week.... :'( I wish his treatment will be successful and that he will come back soon with great health.
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85 Chandler
May 24, 2017 at 8:11 AM
Oooof. This is so heartbreaking. I'm praying for his recovery. A very close friend of mine lost a fight with NPCA just last year, but he discovered it very late. I'm hoping that since Kim Woo-bin discovered it early, he will have the strength to fight this. My heart goes out to him and his family.
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86 divyrus
May 24, 2017 at 8:12 AM
Damn! That's so sad!
Am glad it was discovered early! Hope treatment goes well !
Come back healthy, oppa!
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87 fangirl98
May 24, 2017 at 8:17 AM
How distressing for someone so young. I can't imagine the stress & worry that comes with a cancer diagnosis. Sending him all my positive thoughts for a full, speedy recovery whether he comes back to acting or not.
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88 heyitschristina
May 24, 2017 at 8:25 AM
? wishing him a speedy recovery
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89 E. Williams
May 24, 2017 at 8:39 AM
Just like the grandmother in Doctors. She played a cancer patient and really did have cancer at the time. No one knew I think.
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A korean girl :)
May 24, 2017 at 8:58 AM
Oh I didn't Know that.... How much I cried for that grandmother...
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missjb
May 24, 2017 at 9:02 AM
I start to think like you. Because compare to his previous project, His acting is just very different in UF. He bring so much subtlety, which he didn't shown before. After filming Master it seems there is no BIG news surrounding him, he seems so quite and very low key. Even Wiretap will be released in 2018.
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90 A korean girl :)
May 24, 2017 at 8:56 AM
I wish that he gets well soon
Lets think positive
Be strong oppa
We love you
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91 apoloskye
May 24, 2017 at 8:58 AM
Didn't want to believe the headline. At least it was caught early on...Let's stay positive for a full recovery.
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92 Abbie
May 24, 2017 at 9:02 AM
This is completely shocking, and I wish him all the best and pray that he makes a full recovery!
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93 HeadsNo2
May 24, 2017 at 9:37 AM
Nooo Oppa. T_T
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94 Miky
May 24, 2017 at 10:10 AM
Oh,such horrible news...Glad he found out on early and can get treatment,hope the radiation and all the other treatments will be succesful and he gets all well,kinda sad seeing the location of the cancer is hard for operation wise....Such sad news...All the best!
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missjb
May 24, 2017 at 10:50 AM
i hope it's really early. Because i can't imagine what he will go through if the diagnosa come abit late. i feel awful right now because i kept wondering why he doesn't has any project since master and cursing at him for being so lazy... man now i feel so guilty
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95 stellaness
May 24, 2017 at 10:19 AM
I read that in the Korean news yesterday and I was so shocked! I'm still in shock today.
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96 sweetsour
May 24, 2017 at 10:24 AM
This is sad, I liked him as an actor, and I wish him a quick recovery.
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97 ilchul
May 24, 2017 at 10:27 AM
my brain went blank the second I read the article title alone with all the scenes I saw of him in Uncontrollably Fond came to my brain in a flash in one second!! I pray hard for his full and speedy recovery!! :'(
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98 canxi
May 24, 2017 at 10:58 AM
This made my heart drop. I hope he's able to recover and defeat this. Sending well wishes to him as well as his family and other loved ones.
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99 blueribbon
May 24, 2017 at 11:05 AM
I started rewatching UF and I was determined to finish it, but now I can say that I won't until I hear news of him going into remission. This news actually made me cry, I can't even imagine how it feels to be told you have cancer. Thankfully I am sure he will get the support he needs from his loved ones and fans. I have been his fan for two years now and I will wait for him to come back. Fighting!!
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100 Sandy
May 24, 2017 at 11:20 AM
Wow is this art imitating life/life imitating art...such a shame he's so young...wishing him a speedy recovery
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