Broadcaster Lee Ji-hyun revealed that she collapsed due to a panic disorder during a marathon.
On the 12th, Lee Ji-hyun posted a lengthy message on her personal social media, stating, "Not long after I started the marathon, I suddenly experienced a panic disorder and lay on the road for quite a while. I can't bring myself to post the photo of me lying down."
She recalled, "I felt so sorry to the coach and my sister who took the precious time to run with me. I was in so much pain, fear, and difficulty while the manager was bringing the medicine, and I thought I should quit the marathon."
Lee Ji-hyun added, "But I didn’t give up and kept running, and now I can easily run 10km by myself, and I have already completed the third half course. Don’t give up on anything. I will cheer for you."
She also declared, "I keep receiving safety messages saying it’s a storm-level rain and wind. I will complete the marathon safely and return."
In response, netizens sent messages of support, saying, "That’s really impressive. I support you too," "There’s no such thing as giving up, go go!" and "Fighting!"
Meanwhile, Lee Ji-hyun has experienced the pain of divorce twice, in 2016 and 2020, and has one son and one daughter.
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