On the 16th, Kim Woo-bin appeared on the show “Salty Brother” hosted by Shin Dong-yup and spoke candidly about his battle with the cancer illness.
Kim Woo-bin was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer in May 2017 and was declared cancer-free in 2019. Shin Dong-kyu (co-star in the Netflix series ‘Officer Black Belt’) remarked on how surprised he was by Kim Woo-bin’s ability to hide his pain, stating, “Woo-bin never showed his suffering, but it was truly shocking.”
During his battle with cancer, which included chemotherapy and radiation treatment, Kim Woo-bin admitted that hearing he had only six months to live was both startling and frightening.
Despite his fears, Kim Woo-bin did not dwell on the thought of not overcoming his illness. He mentioned that he saw his situation as an opportunity, albeit not from the very beginning, and continued to stay focused during treatment.
Kim Woo-bin described his condition as a time given to him by the heavens to “reflect and spend time with family” after not having had a break for over ten years since his debut. He acknowledged the support he received from his loved ones, stating that, despite the physical struggles of treatment, the support and prayers he received because of his public profile had a real impact.
His positive outlook contributed to his recovery, which even surprised medical professionals. He expressed his desire to share his gratitude and support with others, describing it as a “task of the heart” and noting that it took courage to express his feelings, especially to his parents.
Kim Woo-bin’s diagnosis of nasopharyngeal cancer, shortly after announcing his relationship with Shin Min-Ah (actress) in 2015, brought widespread sympathy. However, thanks to Shin Min-Ah’s care and the support from those around him, he was declared cured in 2019.
Kim Woo-bin’s agency, AM Entertainment, recently donated 100 million won to Seoul Asan Medical Center to support underprivileged patients. Kim Woo-bin is known for his annual charitable contributions to pediatric cancer patients.
Similarly, Shin Min-Ah donated approximately 300 million won to Seoul Asan Medical Center and other organizations last year. Her continued charitable efforts have brought her total donations to over 3.7 billion won. The star couple, Kim Woo-bin and Shin Min-Ah, continue to be admired for their enduring love and philanthropic efforts, receiving praise from fans and netizens alike.
Source: Daum
