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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101 sunset
May 24, 2017 at 11:20 AM
This is a very bad news. May oppa get better very soon.
Much love to him
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102 verzaholicbee
May 24, 2017 at 11:24 AM
I swear, I keep seeing this header and it sounds like another drama plot. The terrorist attack in Manchester was sad, and many young people died, but I accepted it much easier (nowadays there are news of people killing people, no matter their age, almost every day, and I felt in the last months that I sadly lost some empathy, specially because it seems we only feel it when it happens close to us. In some other countries in war, etc., young people die more regularly and we don't even think twice about it, but when it happens in the UK in a concert of a popular actress... I mean, I even read hashtags saying "prayforariana", like WTF. Please don't misunderstand me, I think that was terrible and feel sad about it and wish it wouldn't happen any more, but really, many young and old people die every day killed by others all around the world and... it's just depressing).
Ok, I went off-topic... What I wanted to say was that people die because of murders, accidents, etc., and it's sad, but when a young person is affected by a serious illness... I don't know if he smokes, drinks a lot, etc., but I feel it's so unfair. It's not the bad actions of a person, who will be punished and suffer the consequences, it's nature, and it feels completely unfair.
Hope he and people like him recover (though who knows how many unknown people his age and younger die because of cancer) and live happily as long as possible. Or at least, that they make the most of the time they have left.
If I learn sth from all of these situations, (and it's very cliché, but true) it's that I should live to the fullest because you never know what will happen the next moment. That said, sorry for bringing my sad thoughts to dramabeans, though I feel somehow better after sharing them, and I hope that those who died in Manchester had the best time of their lives listening to AG, because that would mean at least they died feeling happy.
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103 redfox
May 24, 2017 at 11:42 AM
STOP.
ughhh what is this. I bet his friend Lee Jong Suk is terribly upset right now. ughhh
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104 JSinQueens
May 24, 2017 at 11:43 AM
Wow, this is such sad news. Even if they caught it early, radiation therapy is no joke. I hope he takes the time to fully recover completely before returning. I really like him as an actor, but I would rather see him take a long time off and scrap this upcoming film if it means he returns healthy.
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105 fatcat007
May 24, 2017 at 11:50 AM
Oh my God. Praying for his health!!
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106 sumee
May 24, 2017 at 12:32 PM
I wish him well and hope he gets better soon
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107 ellefunt
May 24, 2017 at 12:45 PM
Fighting! Praying for his recovery!
I'll just bury Uncontrollably Fond deep down in my subconsciousness that hopefully I won't remember what happened there. And just pray that reel to real won't transcribe.
And I do hope if he had bad health habits he'll shake it all off, all in the name of recovery.
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108 Dorotka
May 24, 2017 at 12:52 PM
Shocker indeed..... cancer is a bi@tch...
Wishing Woo Bin beats her and fully recovers soon!!
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109 brian
May 24, 2017 at 1:09 PM
Whoa, it seems like Uncontrollably Fond in real life. He seems very young to get this type of cancer. It sounds a lot like nasopharyngeal carcinoma, a cancer of which I'm familiar with, because I learned about it in Dental school, and the fact that two of my relatives died from it. The cancer they had manifested possibly because they are of Chinese descent from southern China -- where there are the most cases of this cancer. There is some research that says certain parts of the diet there, possibly salted fish may attribute to this cancer.
Although it's hard to say if it's environmental or genetic, since both of my relatives were born in the United States, and frankly they had a history of tobacco use. One smoked for many years, and the other smoked a pipe. The cancer showed up after they were 70 years old though, so I'm not sure if this is related in any way with what Mr. Kim has. Out of curiosity though, does anyone know if Mr. Kim has a history of tobacco use? I know a lot of Asians smoke but of course they rarely show it on camera. I suspect that would be one of the links to this cancer.
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110 DaivaDaebak
May 24, 2017 at 1:52 PM
This is horrible. I wish Kim Woo Bin strength and courage during his battle.
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111 emi757
May 24, 2017 at 2:07 PM
I dreamt of Shin Min Ah last night. Unfortunately I cannot remember the details but I know she was in it and almost positive she was either a teacher or a doctor. Then I see it on Twitter and my heart dropped. Here's hoping his treatment is successful and he recovers quickly.
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112 Lemaree1992
May 24, 2017 at 2:14 PM
Hopefully his treatment goes well. Even after radiation therapy, he'll need a lot of therapy for effects from the radiation therapy. Especially since it's in the head and neck region, his swallowing and voice can be effected.
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113 zara
May 24, 2017 at 2:36 PM
i hope he gets well soon..
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114 Farhana
May 24, 2017 at 2:54 PM
Such horrendous news! We need to all agree to never discuss that drama again!
Hope his treatment isn't too difficult and recovery is quick ?
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115 likestowatch
May 24, 2017 at 3:58 PM
My husband had advanced head and neck cancer(tonsils) eight years ago his treatment was rough (feeding tube,blood clots, radiation,chemo, and surgery), today he is still cancer free. Every cancer is different and you never know how the person will handle the treatment. Sometimes it's the treatment that kills you not the cancer. I say all of that to say that you can never give up.
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116 Simon Yap
May 24, 2017 at 4:51 PM
Get well soon Kim Woo-bin. Health come first!
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117 cv
May 24, 2017 at 6:14 PM
I hope everything goes well for him. Good luck with treatment!
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118 Pei
May 24, 2017 at 6:43 PM
This is a sad news T___T
Good thing that it was found in early stage, which gave him better chance to recovered with proper treatment.
Hope that he will overcome this, chase away the cancer cell and recover completely. Pray for Kim Woo Bin
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119 Sparker
May 24, 2017 at 6:55 PM
As a cancer survivor I'm sending him positivity, love and light.
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120 purpleowl
May 24, 2017 at 7:20 PM
I haven't even read yet, and I'm almost crying.
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121 anotherfan
May 24, 2017 at 7:51 PM
I really loved him in UF. What awful awful news. Prayers that he can beat this.
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122 DaivaDaebak
May 24, 2017 at 8:02 PM
After finishing the last episode of Unconditionally Fond I was depressed and down for a week. *SPOILER* I had to keep reminding myself that Kim Woo Bin was alive and didn't actually die of cancer, just his character did, and that KWB was healthy. Now this!!!??
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123 urnaa
May 24, 2017 at 8:13 PM
ow what a scary news. Hope he heals fully. He is so young.
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124 Lin_K
May 24, 2017 at 9:29 PM
Oh no! This is so terrible and so heartbreaking! I will be praying for him.
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125 chingu
May 24, 2017 at 9:46 PM
Sigh... I read about this news earlier today and it's so sad, but I'm relieved that he found out early enough for treatments and considering how difficult the surgery would be for his case, it's a good thing it isn't any worst. I'm thinking positive thoughts and sending it his way and am hoping for a speedy recovery and that he rests well.
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126 amyam
May 24, 2017 at 9:50 PM
Hoping and praying for his speedy recovery! Kim Woo-bin fighting!!
I just got around to finishing Goblin and laughed so much when Grim Reaper called himself Kim Woo bin! Then I was hoping that we'd get to see him on our screens again soon.
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127 Sweetsammy
May 24, 2017 at 9:51 PM
I pray that Kim Woo Bin has a speedy recovery and he and his family have the courage to overcome this difficulty and pain!!
Get well soon oppa.... !!
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128 Elissa
May 24, 2017 at 9:56 PM
Sending him hugs and healing vibes! So far I've seen him only in "White Christmas" (thanks to the DB top ten list) and I look forward to seeing more of his work. I actually first found kdramas during chemo three years ago, so I know how scary cancer diagnosis and treatment can be. But we get through it, one day at a time! Wishing him all the best.
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129 teacup
May 25, 2017 at 12:05 AM
Sending him my best wishes and praying for his recovery.
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130 sharreb
May 25, 2017 at 2:25 AM
I first tot it was a misreportin or a bad joke. Prayers for him n his loved ones
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131 Saghar Jalali
May 25, 2017 at 6:14 AM
Dear Kim Woo Bin.
Don't worry just do your treatments and stay stress free with a positive mind power.
Leave the rest of the things to US your fans prayers will do the magic miracles of God.
I have 3 close relative whom had 3 different kind of cancer. One of my aunts her breast cancer they said is out of control and she will only survive at most one year but that was 15 years ago. Now she has 2 handsome teenage boys.
❤❤❤❤❤❤
We all LOVE you and are praying for your safe and healthy return.
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132 pigsnout
May 25, 2017 at 7:02 AM
I fell out of dramas for a long time but this is the worst.... cancer at such a young age, I almost feel angry for him, how can this happen?
I hope he receives treatment successfully and without suffering, and get well. Fighting to Kim Woo Bin and his family and friends, it's so hard when someone you love is sick.
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133 sesame pachuau
May 25, 2017 at 9:25 AM
Lord please help him.. I hope he recover soon.
So sad. .. ??????
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134 goldeng
May 25, 2017 at 11:57 AM
Horrible news!! I wish him the best results possible with his treament!! I still cant get over the ppl saying hes anouncng it only to not enlist and blah blah but yeah... one day theyll understand everything in the world is isnt about avoiding enlistment.. that shit happens and ppl actually GET SICK
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135 pickledplumtree
May 25, 2017 at 6:14 PM
How sad and eerie considering his role in UF. JB, I see you still couldn't resist a lil gibe there!
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136 wackycashew
May 25, 2017 at 10:05 PM
Was deeply saddened upon learning the news. =((((( Still very shocked and I hope he can recover through treatment. Hope he can cheer up and gain strength from supportive loved ones and fans. Woobinnie himnae~!!! ???????❤️?
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137 Hannah
May 26, 2017 at 12:24 AM
Oh no! :( thankfully they found out so he can start treatment. Hoping for a speedy recovery!
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138 Ms. E
May 26, 2017 at 4:04 AM
Oh man that send shivers down my spine. I wish him all the best and hope that they found it soon enough so that he can be healed. I hope for a quick recovery. Fighting Woo-bin!
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139 Juhayrah
May 27, 2017 at 9:08 PM
I'm really sad hearing the news ? Please get well soon. I'm praying you will win your fight against cancer.
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140 Nodame
June 6, 2017 at 9:10 AM
This is sad news, I found out from my pal while on a road trip with no internet access. May he get all the rest/medical assistance he needs. Glad he has his family and gf Shin Minah by his side. Get well and your health is more important ! Kim Woo Bin hwaiting!
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141 KIMWOOBINFANS
June 9, 2017 at 5:56 PM
FUCK , OPPA WHY YOU APAEYO . I AM SO SAD , NO KENCANAYO ?
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142 Tharuka
June 10, 2017 at 10:19 AM
Please god help Kim Woo Bin to recover.....please.... Help him to do that.
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143 Jennifer Ikegbulam
August 8, 2017 at 9:39 PM
Please well soon oppa.?
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144 Sanjana
August 22, 2017 at 7:37 AM
Surely Kim Woo Bin oppa you will get cured completely and come again i'm looking forward on to it, come back with a good healthy body and be smiling always
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