The theater actor Kim Dae-ho (38) is undergoing treatment after contracting malaria.
On the 25th, Kim Dae-ho wrote on his Instagram, "I have contracted malaria. I have been struggling with a high fever of 40.3 degrees for a week without knowing the reason."
He stated, "There seems to be no part of my body that is okay, from my platelets to my kidneys. It seems to be a terrifying disease," highlighting the seriousness of the virus.
He also mentioned, "I don't think I will be able to enter the happy space of my friends and colleagues for a while due to malaria," and added, "I will contact you personally again. Health is the best. Malaria is such a painful disease," expressing his suffering and evoking sympathy.
He included a photo of himself receiving treatment while hospitalized along with this post.
Malaria is still a terrifying infectious disease that claims hundreds of thousands of lives worldwide every year. Especially with climate change, the risk areas for malaria are gradually expanding even in the country, making it a disease that cannot be overlooked.
As such, health authorities and the medical community emphasize the importance of prevention and early diagnosis. It is possible to prevent malaria sufficiently by adhering to early detection and preventive measures, but if appropriate treatment is not provided, it can progress to severe cases or threaten life.
Meanwhile, Kim Dae-ho, who is active as a theater and musical actor, appeared in the 2024 ENA drama 'Crash' and has also performed in the play 'Baskerville: Sherlock Holmes Mystery' and the musical 'Monte Cristo' in 2023. Additionally, he has appeared in Coupang Play's 'Newtopia', the musical 'Bungee Jumping', and 'Shakespeare in Love'.
