Kwon Sang Woo has opened up about his recent liver surgery, revealing personal details for the first time.

On January 20th, Kwon Sang Woo, along with Hitman 2 co-stars Lee Yi Kyung and Hwang Woo Seul Hye, appeared on the YouTube channel Jjanhan Hyung Shin Dong Yup. During the video, the conversation took an unexpected turn when Kwon Sang Woo shared a life-changing experience.

While Lee Yi Kyung took a hangover remedy, he joked, "Shin Dong Yup hyung, do you not get hangovers?" To which Shin Dong Yup responded, "I don’t usually."

That’s when Kwon Sang Woo confessed, "I used to be the type to vomit after drinking. But after I started enjoying drinking, I stopped vomiting."

He continued, "This is the first time I’m confessing this, but the reason Hitman 2 was split into two parts is because I get a regular check-up every year and they found a hemangioma in my liver."

He went on to share an emotional story: "My father passed away from liver cancer at an early age." He recalled the doctor’s advice, saying, "The doctor told me, 'If it grows over 10cm, you'll need surgery, so if your schedule allows, remove it once it reaches 6cm.'"

Despite the seriousness, Kwon Sang Woo didn’t think much of it at first since his family was in the U.S., so he went ahead with the surgery alone.

Kwon Sang Woo revealed, "I had the surgery before shooting Hitman 2. When they showed me the pictures, they had removed a piece of my liver the size of my palm." His revelation left everyone shocked.

But the story didn’t end there. Kwon Sang Woo shared how the doctor reassured him, saying, "Mr. Kwon, your liver is really big. Even if we remove 30%, it’s still the size of a normal person’s liver." He admitted that being alone in the hospital while his family was abroad made him feel incredibly lonely.

Despite everything, Kwon Sang Woo pushed forward, saying, "I recovered and immediately started filming Hitman 2." Lee Yi Kyung, hearing this for the first time, praised him, saying, "There must have been fatigue, but you still put in the same energy."

Kwon Sang Woo's bravery and determination in the face of such a challenging time truly left a lasting impression on everyone.

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Kim Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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