Moon Geun-young Finds Joy in Food After Overcoming Health Struggles

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Actress Moon Geun-young has shared her newfound appreciation for the simple joys of food after a long battle with illness and rehabilitation.

On the 19th, the official YouTube channel of tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' released a preview video featuring Moon Geun-young, drawing significant attention.

In the video, Moon revealed that during her rehabilitation, her doctor advised her to "eat whatever you want." As she reached the recovery stage, she was liberated from the dietary restrictions she had maintained for her health.

Surprisingly, the first food she craved was popcorn. Moon shared, "It was my wish to eat popcorn while watching a movie," recounting an episode where she indulged in a large-sized mix of caramel and cheese popcorn.

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She expressed her delight, saying, "I was so happy. This is what movies are all about," conveying her heartfelt emotions.

Her attitude towards food has also changed. Moon mentioned, "My mother says she enjoys cooking for me because I eat with such delight," openly sharing the small joys of everyday life she regained after her illness.

Moon also opened up about her past health struggles. In 2017, she was diagnosed with 'acute compartment syndrome' and underwent emergency surgery. She recalled being told, "It could have been necrosis as the golden time had passed," highlighting the severity of her condition.

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Although she has now been declared fully recovered, she went through four surgeries and treatments. Moon candidly shared, "After the surgery, I felt relieved to finally rest."

Moon Geun-young's journey of overcoming her health challenges and her candid reflections will be aired this Wednesday at 8:45 PM.

Reporter Na-yeon Jo, Ten Asia nybluebook@tenasia.co.kr