Ryu Ji-won (28), an actress and former member of the girl group Good Day, has revealed her battle with leukemia and is receiving supportive messages wishing for her recovery.
On the 14th, Ryu Ji-won disclosed her leukemia diagnosis through social media.
She stated, “It has already been 3 months since I was suddenly diagnosed with leukemia and hospitalized without knowing why,” and added, “I have safely completed the first and second treatments and am currently undergoing the third treatment.”
She expressed gratitude, saying, “I feel thankful that the first and second treatments went by without feeling like it was a serious illness,” and shared, “After being diagnosed, I didn’t want to receive comfort or contact from anyone, and I was in a very deep pit, but the concern and greetings from family, friends, and loved ones have warmed my heart and made me feel much better.”
Ryu Ji-won mentioned that she currently has no hair and has gained a lot of weight, making her feel unfamiliar with her own appearance. She said, “I was scared to post even one photo, wondering how I would look to others,” but added, “Now I have mustered the courage to post a photo and a message, and I can share that I am doing relatively well, so I decided to write after a long time.”
Ryu Ji-won, who still has the major hurdle of a stem cell transplant ahead, expressed her hope, saying, “I want to finish everything quickly and return to my original daily life, or even healthier than before I got sick,” and urged, “I hope everyone has a healthy daily life.”
Global fans and netizens are leaving messages wishing for Ryu Ji-won’s recovery in various languages, sending her support and encouragement.
Ryu Ji-won debuted in 2017 as a member of the girl group Good Day under the name Genie, and after activities with groups like Red Square and Iris, she transitioned to acting in 2024.
Last year, she played the child role of actress Kim Ha-neul in the Disney+ drama ‘The Scandal of the Fire,’ and starred in the short-form drama ‘Ready to Beat.’
[Kim Mi-ji, Star Today Reporter]
