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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