Trot Singer Shin Sung Explores Thyroid Diseases on 'Immersive Life and Death'

Trot singer Shin Sung delves into the topic of thyroid diseases on the SBS STORY program 'Immersive Life and Death', revealing that his father was diagnosed with thyroid cancer five years ago and underwent surgery. This highlights that thyroid conditions are not just a concern for women.

Shin Sung has been chosen as the main host of 'Immersive Life and Death', a show that explores historical and medical information. The program investigates diseases from the past through historical records and seeks modern medical solutions, providing viewers with useful health knowledge in an entertaining way.

Alongside history creator Kang Hanna, Shin Sung has captivated audiences by discussing various historical health issues, such as infertility in the Joseon Dynasty, skincare methods, precocious puberty, and ADHD. His personal experience of caring for both parents who suffered from cerebral hemorrhages adds depth to his engagement with the show's topics.

In the ninth episode of 'Immersive Life and Death', aired on the 12th, Shin Sung shared during a discussion on 'thyroid' that his father experienced sudden fatigue and a lump in his neck, leading to a thyroid cancer diagnosis. Fortunately, his father is now fully recovered. Shin Sung humorously expressed concern about genetic predisposition and jokingly asked the attending specialist to check his thyroid.

Shin Sung further explored ancient texts on thyroid conditions, noting that in Europe, it was once called 'cretinism', and historical records mention lumps on the necks of Joseon Dynasty royalty. The episode provided viewers with both informative and entertaining insights into thyroid treatment methods.

By Kim Ji-won, TenAsia Reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr