Kim Woo-bin, how did he overcome the fearful battle with cancer?

Actor Kim Woo-bin looked back on his battle with nasopharyngeal cancer and emphasized gratitude.

Kim Woo-bin made a guest appearance on tvN's entertainment show 'You Quiz on the Block' (hereinafter referred to as 'You Quiz'), which aired on May 10.

Kim Woo-bin, who shared the process of entering the entertainment industry as a model and becoming an actor, revealed that he regretted his past when he was unable to enjoy the present and focused on the results rather than the process. He said, "I was upset that I lived too much in the future. I wish I had enjoyed it more fully. When I exercise, the process is also fun. I always thought about my body getting better and worked out under stress. I regret those times, so I try to do my best these days." “I’m trying to enjoy the moment,” he said.

He continued, "I start with small things. For example, I look into the eyes of the person I'm talking to more, or observe what the person is wearing. After taking the time to do that, I don't have many regrets. I feel like I had a good day." This attracted attention.

Kim Woo-bin was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer in May 2017 and suffered from the disease for about two years. He said about the time he spent fighting the disease, "I was afraid. Since it was related to life, I was very scared and scared," and "After I recovered, I thought about whether I would be able to go back to where I used to work and whether I would be able to work again." “He confessed.

He said, "I never once thought about what would happen if I couldn't overcome the pain. I thought of course I would overcome it, but I wondered if I would be able to go back to work. I lost a lot of weight and my physical strength wasn't what it used to be, and at the time, “Because it was something I had been doing for a long time and I really wanted to go back,” he added.

Kim Woo-bin, in particular, attracted attention when he said, "I thought of his illness as a vacation given by heaven. I took it as a sign that I should take care of my health at this time."

He also expressed his desire to return, saying, "In the handwritten letter announcing my illness, I wrote, 'One day, I will greet you again in good health as if nothing happened.' I always wanted to keep that promise."

Kim Woo-bin expressed his sincere consolation to those who are experiencing the same pain as him. He said, "I don't know how much pain, suffering, or fear and fear those who are currently fighting against illness must have, but I think I know to some extent because I have experienced it. This is not something that happened to us because we did something wrong or did not live our lives well. We are the lucky ones among them." “This was just a bad thing, so I hope you don’t spend time regretting or blaming yourself, but instead think of yourself and the many people you love and cheer up.”

He also said, "I will keep the heart of receiving so much support and prayers and pray earnestly so that miracles can happen to more families today. Cheer up, fighting."

Meanwhile, Kim Woo-bin is actively working after returning to acting in the movie 'Alien + Humans' (directed by Choi Dong-hoon) and the tvN drama 'Our Blues' after suffering from illness for about two years. The Netflix series ‘Delivery Driver’ is also about to be released.

Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr