Former Good Day Member Ryu Ji-won Reveals Leukemia Diagnosis on Social Media

Ryu Ji-won, a former member of the girl group Good Day, announced on social media on the 14th that she has been diagnosed with leukemia. Good Day was a girl group planned by C9 Entertainment, which also manages artists like Younha and Lee Seok-hoon, and Ryu debuted under the stage name 'Genie'.

Born in 1997, Ryu Ji-won shared, "It's already been three months since I was unexpectedly diagnosed with leukemia after being hospitalized without knowing the reason." She continued, "I have successfully completed the first and second rounds of treatment and am currently undergoing the third. I am grateful that the first and second treatments went smoothly, making the illness feel less severe." She added, "Right after the diagnosis, I was in such a deep pit that I didn't want to receive any consolation or contact from anyone. However, thanks to the well-wishes and concerns of my family, friends, and loved ones, my heart has warmed. I realized that humans are not meant to live alone."

She also expressed, "Without hair and having gained a lot of weight, I was afraid to post a single photo because my current appearance is unfamiliar even to me, who was used to showing only a polished image." She continued, "But now, I have gathered the courage to post photos and write, as my heart has improved enough to share that I am doing relatively well. I wanted to update everyone after a long time."

Ryu concluded, "Although a major hurdle of stem cell transplantation still lies ahead, I want to complete the treatment and return to my daily life, or even healthier than before I got sick. I hope everyone stays healthy."

After Good Day disbanded in 2017, Ryu Ji-won re-debuted with the group Red Square in 2020 and later joined the group IRRIS in 2022 for her third girl group activity. She has since transitioned to acting, playing the younger version of Kim Ha-neul's character in the Disney+ series 'Red Swan'.