Jang Geun-suk Opens Up About His Battle with Thyroid Cancer on Radio Star

On July 16, 2025, actor Jang Geun-suk (장근석) shared his experience with thyroid cancer during his appearance on the MBC variety show Radio Star (라디오스타). The episode, themed 'World Class, Only I Can See It~', also featured Lee Hong-ki (이홍기), Subin (수빈), and Kim Shin-young (김신영).
Jang began by revealing that he had been unwell last year and was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, which was fortunately caught at a very early stage. He explained, "I usually get health check-ups once a year, but suddenly I was advised to have surgery. However, there was a medical crisis at that time, and I couldn't undergo the surgery for about ten months. I was left wondering how to manage my work and had to postpone projects until a sudden opportunity for surgery arose."
He also mentioned that he kept his diagnosis a secret, even from his parents, stating, "I thought it would be hard for others to empathize with my pain. I felt that their concern would be a burden since they hadn't experienced such suffering themselves, so I chose to remain silent and endure it quietly."
Fortunately, Jang Geun-suk has now fully recovered. He expressed his desire to engage more with the public, saying, "I have become very healthy, and I want to share my story and connect with more people during the time I have left. That's why I wanted to appear on the show."
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