He purposely hid it from his followers.
A high second-generation idol, INFINITE‘s Woohyun, shared his battle with a uncommon type of most cancers.
In an interview with TheKoreaTimes forward of his solo comeback, Woohyun revealed he was recognized with a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST).
GIST is a particularly uncommon type of most cancers, which is understood to have an effect on solely 10 out of 1 million folks.
In my case, the urgency of surgical procedure was non-negotiable, so I rapidly held my fan occasions and performances in January and February earlier than present process surgical procedure.
— Woohyun
Woohyun additionally shared he didn’t know simply how grueling the restoration course of could be along with his surgical procedure, however acquired quite a lot of help.
I later realized that the dimensions was extra in depth than I had thought,” he recalled. “After the surgical procedure, I needed to chorus from consuming water for nearly three weeks and acquired a 20-centimeter scar on my abdomen. I even needed to connect a blood bag.
Along with the help from my dad and mom, the aged whom I encountered on the hospital supplied large encouragement to me. The nurses, of their caring method, additionally impressed me to recuperate, launch new music and pursue my ardour as a singer.
— Woohyun
Attributable to his surgical procedure and the restoration course of, Woohyun was liable to even dropping his profession. He nonetheless can not carry out on the similar stage as he might earlier than his surgical procedure.
I really feel as if I had been reborn after the surgical procedure. My ideas have deepened and I’ve achieved musical maturity. My first album following my battle towards most cancers encapsulates a lot of this journey. For many who are going through hardships of their lives, I hope my music can function a supply of braveness, inspiring them to beat challenges like I did.
My physician advised me that I won’t be capable to regain my previous singing potential. My musical journey has grow to be 4 to 5 instances tougher as I at the moment undergo from respiratory issues after I carry out. Whereas it could appear untimely to renew my musical actions, I nonetheless made a swift comeback as a result of I couldn’t delay it any longer. I needed to point out my followers my improved state.
— Woohyun
Woohyun might be making his comeback along with his first album WHITREE on November 28, 6pm KST.
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