Lee Je Hoon’s Agency Releases Update Following Actor’s Emergency Surgery
Lee Je Hoon's agency responds to reports regarding the actor's current condition following the shocking emergency surgery he had recently.
Amid his busy schedule, the award-winning actor had to halt his upcoming activities, including hosting the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) 2023 and the Buil Film Awards.
After weeks of recovery, local media outlet Osen reported that the "Taxi Driver" star's surgery went well and he was discharged from the hospital last week.
Lee Je Hoon Health Update
In an exclusive report, the news portal shared that Lee Je Hoon went thru an emergency surgery for ischemic colitis or an "injury of the large intestine that results from an interruption of blood flow."
As mentioned by a health website, symptoms include abdominal pain more often on the left side, a low fever, and bloody stools.
Meanwhile, Lee Je Hoon is currently staying at home after spending two weeks at the hospital due to surgery and treatment.
On the other hand, the actor's agency, COMPANY ON, confirmed the news, adding that the public could expect more of Lee Je Hoon in the coming weeks as he resumes his promotional activities.
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In addition to this, the "Move to Heaven" star plans on returning to his drama filming set soon.
On October 2, fans were surprised to hear that Lee Je Hoon had halted all his upcoming activities, including hosting two ceremonies, because of emergency health issues.
At the time, outlets shared the official statement of COMPANY ON, stating that the actor "went to the hospital on the night of October 1" after complaining of severe abdominal pain.
He was later diagnosed with ischemic colitis and underwent surgery on October 2.
Unfortunately, he failed to attend the 28th Busan International Film Festival for the opening ceremony, where he serves as one of the main hosts alongside Park Eun Bin.
Thankfully, the actress was able to pull off a successful hosting ceremony as the solo MC for the event.
What's Next for Lee Je Hoon?
Now that the award-winning star is ready for his activities, he is set to headline the upcoming mystery drama series "Chief Inspector 1963," which is based on the 1971 show "Chief Inspector."
Taking on the legendary chief inspector Park Young Han, Lee Je Hoon stars together with Lee Dong Hwi, Choi Woo Sung, Yoon Hyun Soo, and Seo Eun Soo as lead stars.
The upcoming K-drama, which is expected to air sometime in 2024, is directed by Kim Sung Hoon of "Confidential Assignment 1" and "Rampant."
Other than this, viewers are also looking forward to Lee Je Hoon's return as the beloved anti-hero in "Taxi Driver" season 3 after SBS confirmed that the show will return for its third installment.
However, the network and drama officials are yet to confirm if the returning and new cast members will join the series.
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Written by Geca Wills
