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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(G)I-DLE's Minnie is finally going solo after 7 long years, and she's spilling all the details about her exciting new journey!

On January 20, Minnie sat down with StarNews for an interview at Cube Entertainment's office in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, where she shared her excitement and a few challenges ahead of her first solo album.

Minnie’s highly anticipated solo mini-album, 'HER,' is set to drop on January 21 at 6 PM, and fans are already buzzing with excitement. The album features seven tracks, including the title song 'HER,' the pre-released 'Blind Eyes Red,' as well as 'Drive U Crazy' (Feat. Woogie), 'Cherry Sky,' 'Valentine's Dream,' 'It's Okay,' and 'Obsession' (Feat. TEN of WayV).

Not only did Minnie showcase her vocal talents, but she also took on the role of singer-songwriter, writing all the lyrics for the album. The track 'HER' is a catchy pop anthem that features lyrics by Big Naughty (Seo Donghyun) and a funky, minimal bass riff. Fans can expect a fresh and diverse sound from Minnie that highlights her style.

In addition to 'HER,' Minnie worked with Thai artist TEN of WayV on 'Obsession,' a retro-inspired disco-pop track with Minnie's distinctive vocals and TEN’s unique voice adding extra flair to the song.

Minnie has been actively involved in songwriting and composing for (G)I-DLE over the years, collaborating with various artists and expanding her musical range. She previously worked on tracks with Australian-Chinese singer Wenji, Thai rapper F.HERO, and pop singer Anne-Marie, showing her wide musical influence.

During the interview, Minnie shared her excitement about going solo, saying, “I’m so excited and happy. It’s my first solo after 7 years since debut. I’m curious about the reaction from fans who have waited for so long." She also mentioned, "I’ve been preparing for this album for a few years in my spare time. The other members also released their solo albums, and I was waiting for my turn. I thought fall or winter would suit the concept well.”

Minnie’s solo journey is officially underway, and with her raw talent and passion, it’s clear she’s ready to take on the music world in her own way! Fans can’t wait to see what comes next.

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