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Korean actress abused by husband for 32 years, struggled from cancer, now the victim of malicious rumors

Malicious netizens spreaded death rumors about this Korean actress, who is receiving treatment for her cancer. 

During the 1990s, actress Seo Jung Hee was considered a visual goddess, who became known to the public through acting projects like “Swan Club”, “Heaven Mom”, and “Bounty Hunters”. The actress’ life has been full of hardships, however, as she was diagnosed with breast cancer soon after her escape from an abusive marriage of 32 years. Recently, netizens even gossip that the actress has passed away from this fatal disease. 

Seo Jung Hee

However, this rumor is completely false, and Seo Jung Hee refuted the news herself. The actress posted on her personal account a photo of the false news spreading, saying: “This malicious channel is using me, a cancer patient, for attention. I’d go through my 4th chemo session on the upcoming 29th, and am a victim of this YouTube channel. Now my friends and family are calling me because they thought I died. What am I supposed to do?

Seo Jung Hee
Actress Seo Jung Hee suffered from cancer…
Seo Jung Hee
…only to have a YouTube channel using her condition for clout 

Seo Jung Hee was born in 1962. She was a popular actress in the 1990s. But at the age of 19, she was raped by comedian-turned pastor Seo Se Won and forced into a marriage with him. After becoming his wife, she was physically abused and treated like a slave for over 30 years. She only got freedom after filing a lawsuit against Seo Se Won. However, in 2015, Seo Se Won was only sentenced to 6 months in prison and 2 years of probation.

Seo Jung Hee

In April 2022, Seo Jung Hee was reportedly suffering from breast cancer at the age of 60. According to her agency, after being diagnosed, the actress underwent a hysterectomy and surgery for breast tumor. She was seen walking on the street looking tired not long after. She also had to wear a wig. Many netizens have left comments, wishing Seo Jung Hee a speedy recovery.

Seo Jung Hee
She had to wear a wig because of chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer
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