Anna and Jeong Mi-ae confess their courageous fight against illness

A red flag has been turned on for the stars' health. News of my illness came from all over the place.

Not long ago, Anna, the wife of soccer player Park Joo-ho, received a lot of support when she honestly confessed that she was suffering from cancer. Last November, Anna said: "I need to pull myself together. I don't want to disappoint everyone who has worked so hard to keep me going. If you or a loved one is fighting strange cells (cancer cells), I send you love and good energy. Many people showed their support by saying, “I’m sending you this.”

Anna also appeared for the first time in a long time on KBS 2TV's 'The Return of Superman', which aired on the 17th. When Park Joo-ho received a video call from his wife, Anna, he smiled and said that he was eating meat with his children. Anna greeted Sayuri in Japanese by saying, "Nice to meet you," and then expressed her gratitude by saying, "Thank you for playing with our children today."

Anna, who is receiving radiation treatment, wore a dark black hat and revealed her current status. Despite the physically and mentally difficult treatment, his bright appearance remained.

Jeong Mi-ae, who gained syndrome popularity on TV Chosun's 'Miss Trot' four years ago, is also suffering from stage 3 tongue cancer. Not long ago, Jung Mi-ae had to undergo major surgery that lasted eight hours and had one-third of her tongue removed. Fortunately, I was able to speak, but the aftereffects were severe. The face became unbalanced and stiffened at the slightest fatigue. It was difficult to swallow food, and my announcer-like pronunciation became twisted and disorganized. It is said that because recurrence is common, the patient lived in anxiety and fear for six months after surgery.

Jung Mi-ae, who seemed to be blossoming as a singer, had to put down the microphone again when she announced the news of her battle with tongue cancer. Although he released a new song through steady rehabilitation, it takes endless time to fully recover.

Actress Min Ji-young, who debuted 23 years ago, shared the pain of miscarriage and, to make matters worse, announced the news of her battle with thyroid cancer. When asked about her hiatus from activities, Min Ji-young confessed, "I got married at the late age of 40 and enjoyed my honeymoon while working actively, but two years ago, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer during a health checkup."

He said, "The surgery went well, but the process of waking up from general anesthesia was very difficult. I had a difficult time with dizziness and nausea for almost six months."

Her husband, Kim Hyeong-gyun, broke her heart by confessing, "When I heard the news (of the diagnosis of thyroid cancer), my thoughts seemed to stop. After the accident stopped, I got married and had a lot of hardships and a lot of stress."

‘National actor’ Ahn Sung-ki also surprised fans by fighting blood cancer. Even while fighting illness, he attended the opening ceremony of 'Director Bae Chang-ho's Special Exhibition' and went on stage supported by his junior Kim Bo-yeon. His face seemed swollen, and it seemed difficult even to open his mouth. Ahn Seong-gi announced the news of his illness, saying, “When I take off the wig, I will have a bald head,” and his agency delivered positive news, saying that his condition is improving.

Stars such as Anna, Jung Mi-ae, Min Ji-young, and Ahn Seong-gi calmly revealed the news of their illness, receiving both sadness and support. I confess my pain honestly and am overcoming it with strength from the outpouring of support from the public.

What they continue to need is support. Fans are waiting with peace of mind so that the stars can return to their original positions as soon as possible, and it is time for them to put more effort into their recovery.

Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr