Actor Nam Yoon Soo has opened up about his decision to donate a kidney to his father.

On September 20, he appeared on KBS 2TV's show "Newly Released Restaurant" and shared his heartfelt story.

Recently, he made headlines for this generous act, and his agency revealed that he had been undergoing tests since early this year to see if he was a suitable donor.

They confirmed, "Fortunately, he was in a condition where a transplant was possible, so he prepared for the surgery."

During the show, Nam Yoon Soo said, "I found out my dad was sick just before filming a drama last year, and I decided to donate my kidney to him." He added, "I don't think of it as a big deal. I'm not sure if it's something amazing; it just feels like something I had to do."

He explained his father's condition: "My father was in the final stage of stage 5 kidney failure. His skin had darkened a lot, and he has diabetes, which caused hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia is scarier than I thought. He would sweat a lot and sometimes couldn’t remember things."

Nam Yoon Soo recounted a worrying moment: "On the day he was supposed to go for tests, I suddenly couldn't reach him. When I called, he didn't even know what he was saying." He shared his fears, saying, "They said he would need dialysis for life, and the 10-year survival rate is only 25%. That means 75% don’t survive, and I thought, 'This could end badly.'"

After considering his options, he told his father over the weekend, "I would donate my kidney." He also reflected, "My older brother recently got married and has a baby, and my younger brother is just starting his career, so I thought it was right for me to do this."

Fans admire his courage and selflessness in such a difficult situation!

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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