Singer and actor Ahn Jae-wook revealed, "In the past, I incurred medical bills of 500 million won due to acute cerebral hemorrhage in the U.S."
Park Won-sook invites Ahn Jae-wook to KBS 2TV's 'Let's Live Together with Park Won-sook', airing on the evening of the 19th.
Yoon Da-hoon, who has been showcasing a mother-son chemistry with Won-sook, couldn't hide his tension at the unexpected appearance of a rival, as Ahn Jae-wook made his entrance with a warm shout of "Omma~".
As a 'first-generation Hallyu star', he will share behind-the-scenes stories of the drama 'Stars in My Heart', which achieved a staggering peak viewership rating of 49.3% while co-starring with the late Choi Jin-sil. Thanks to the popularity of this drama, he will also talk about how it marked the beginning of the Hallyu wave across Asia, including the Chinese-speaking regions, sharing various anecdotes from his heyday.
Ahn Jae-wook expressed, "I envy Hallyu stars these days. In the past, I performed without any appearance fees," sharing stories from his 'latte' days, while reminiscing about his rookie days when he received affection from Hong Jin-hee and Kim Hye-soo, even recalling visits to their hangouts. He also boldly reveals the elegant past of the two ladies. Additionally, he will share for the first time his unforgettable first meeting with Hye-eun at a funeral home.
Above all, Ahn Jae-wook recalls the moment he faced death. He said, "I collapsed in the U.S. due to acute cerebral hemorrhage of unknown cause while on vacation. In a desperate situation with a 50% survival rate, I underwent a 5-hour major surgery to open my head," revealing that "the hospital bill alone amounted to a staggering 500 million won," shocking everyone.
Despite miraculously waking up, he confessed, "I wanted to close my eyes," expressing his feelings of resentment towards the world at that time, evoking sympathy.
Meanwhile, Ahn Jae-wook also shares the secret to maintaining a peaceful marriage with his 9-year-younger wife, showcasing his family-oriented side by personally preparing breakfast for their two children, bringing warmth to the scene.
