On the 3rd, Kim Yoon-ah, the vocalist of the band Jaurim, caused concern among fans by sharing a photo of herself receiving an IV drip in a hospital on her Instagram.
In the post, Kim Yoon-ah wrote, “Another day of being a backup battery. Please take care of me this month as well.” In the photo, Kim Yoon-ah is lying in bed, wearing a mask, and staring weakly at the camera. This has led netizens to express their worries about her health.
In July, Kim Yoon-ah confessed on the YouTube channel ‘Sebasi Talks’ that she had suffered from ‘brain nerve paralysis’ in 2011 due to weakened immunity. She explained, “I have congenital immune deficiency and am still receiving treatment every month.” She mentioned that during that time, her sense of smell, hearing, taste, and touch were affected, leading to various problems.
Kim Yoon-ah has revealed that she is currently dealing with some residual symptoms from the paralysis, with certain functions not fully restored. She noted that although she still experiences some vocal issues, she is suppressing them with effort and continuing her activities.
Kim Yoon-ah’s health issues are receiving increased attention due to her active public presence. On the 2nd, she appeared with her husband Kim Hyung-kyu on SBS’s ‘Same Bed, Different Dreams Season 2’ and greeted fans with a bright demeanor, but concerns about her health persist.
Kim Yoon-ah debuted with Jaurim in 1997 and has been active in music for 28 years. She has stated that she lives each moment to the fullest, keeping in mind the uncertainty of life’s end. Fans are sending their support and wishing for her swift recovery.
Kim Yoon-ah’s husband is Kim Hyung-kyu, a dentist from Seoul National University’s dental school and a former VJ and member of the group Kingjo. The couple married in 2006 and has a son.