Kim Yoon-ah of the band JAURIM, who has been battling a neurological paralysis, reported that her health has worsened.
Kim noted on April 5, "April 4, 2025, was not only Battery Day but also the day my blood pressure hit an all-time low. Blood pressure at 80/53 made me wonder if I was a zombie."
She continued, "Lying down and unable to open my eyes properly, I heard a voice somewhere in the hospital saying 'It's done.' Whether it's a side effect of the treatment or due to low blood pressure, or a blessing of relief, I slept for 21 hours straight over two days."
Kim seemed to be improving, stating, "I feel a bit more awake now. Maintaining a daily life isn’t something to take for granted; it’s truly a precious thing," adding, "I can now work on songs and promote concerts as well."
Additionally, Kim said, "I can talk freely about my cat, Peetman, and even Andre, who is currently begging for tomatoes. Lately, I’m into fried eggs with cheese, and I had some today. I eat apples every day throughout the year. The cherry tomatoes I ordered this time are incredibly delicious. The bread that my beloved H baked and sent as a birthday gift is running out. It’s April 5, 2025, and I just want to say anything and everything."
She alleviated fans' concerns by indicating her improved condition compared to when it was serious.
Previously, Kim had drawn fans' concerns by releasing a photo of herself receiving an IV at the hospital last month with the caption "20240314 Battery Day."
Last year, the JAURIM side explained that "there have been reports regarding the health of Kim Yoon-ah from JAURIM," noting, "Kim Yoon-ah has a congenital immune disease and is managing her personal health with regular check-ups and treatments every month."
They added, "This is unrelated to the neurological paralysis and does not significantly impede her activities as an artist," stating, "We will continue to greet fans with active engagement in the future."
Meanwhile, Kim revealed her battle with neurological paralysis during a grants at the Sebasi lecture in July last year. At the time, she disclosed, "In 2011, after creating the 8th regular album of JAURIM, my immunity weakened so much that I experienced neurological paralysis. I am a congenital immune deficiency patient, so I am still receiving treatments monthly, and during that time, the neurological paralysis affected my sense of smell, hearing, taste, touch, and temperature, as well as my facial and upper body muscles and the vagus nerve."
She further mentioned, "Even now, due to the sequelae of the paralysis, several functions have not fully returned, and I actually have a slight vocal disability that I am suppressing with effort. Fortunately, my hearing and muscles have somewhat recovered, so as you can see, I am able to work now, but since that experience, I always think, 'This might be my last piece of work.' Therefore, I have been pouring everything into my work even more."
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