28-Year Old Idol Reveals She’s Battling Leukemia, Shares Her Reaction To Her Diagnosis

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Ryu Ji Won from the former girl group Good Day has discussed her ongoing battle with leukemia.

On August 14, the idol took to her Instagram to share more about her diagnosis and how life has been. Many fans were surprised to learn of the shocking news, especially considering her young age. She was born in 1997 and turned 28 years old this year, making the news even more heartbreaking.

She wrote,

It has already been three months since I was suddenly diagnosed with leukemia after being hospitalized without knowing the reason. I safely received the first and second treatments and am now undergoing the third. The first and second treatments passed without any major issues, to the point where it didn’t even feel like I had a serious illness, and I’m just filled with gratitude.
After being diagnosed, I didn’t want to receive anyone’s comfort or contact, and I fell into a very deep pit. But with the greetings and concern from my family, friends, and precious people, my heart has become much warmer and better. I guess humans truly can’t live alone.
With no hair and a lot of weight gained, I was scared to upload even a single picture, wondering how this unfamiliar image of myself—so different from the polished appearance I used to show—might look to others. But now, I’ve gained the courage to post a photo and write, to at least share that I’m getting by in my own way(?).
Although I still have the big mountain of a stem cell transplant ahead of me, I want to finish everything quickly, recover, and return to my normal daily life—or rather, come back even healthier than before I got sick. Wishing everyone healthy days ahead!!!!!

Ji Won originally debuted with the girl group Good Day and after they disbanded, she re-debuted in the girl group IRIS. Since then, she transitioned to acting and appeared in several dramas including the Disney+ Series “Red Swan,” and played the younger version of Kang Ha Neul.

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Wishing her a speedy recovery!

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