Actor Jin Tae-hyun shared his thoughts after being diagnosed with thyroid cancer.
On the 8th, a video titled "Don't worry about Park Si-eun and Jin Tae-hyun, we will overcome it" was uploaded to the 'Park Si-eun Jin Tae-hyun Little TV' channel.
That day, Jin Tae-hyun said, "What are we doing today? This may be somewhat heavy news for everyone, but we have known for some time. We stood in front of the camera to let you know. Anyway, we underwent a health checkup around April 21st. Both of us did the checkup, and both of us are very healthy."
He revealed, "44 years. This is my first health checkup in life," and Park Si-eun said, "I had a health checkup after about 20 years." Jin Tae-hyun continued, "I had a fine needle aspiration test, and the diagnosis was made. Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. So it seems to be very early stage, but the test results showed that it is definitely a cancerous tumor, so I must undergo surgery. I need to have the surgery quickly before it metastasizes, and that's why I want to inform you, even though it's heavy news."
Jin Tae-hyun noted, "Many people worry. They ask, 'What about your marathon? How will you love Park Si-eun? How will you raise Torimir?' But the good news is that if I have surgery, I will get better. If I manage well after the surgery, I will be fine. So I immediately decided to have the surgery. I've already set everything up with the hospital for the surgery. I received consultation, and it would be great to do it right away, but there are hospital schedules and our schedules too. So we will have the surgery on the best date possible."
He added, "I am currently active in the 'Divorce Counseling Camp', and I have to participate without disrupting anything because I can only work as a husband-side investigator. I will recover well after the surgery and return. My brother Jang Hoon is very worried. Jang Hoon always chides me. However, Jang Hoon is very tsundere. He brought me zero-sugar jelly, saying it was delicious when I mentioned I was sick."
In particular, Jin Tae-hyun said, "What I want to tell everyone is that I always feel this way. There have been many moments of breakdown in my life, especially when Tae-eun went to heaven. Living for 44 years, I realized that breaking down is of no use. Although they say this is a harmless cancer, if it metastasizes, it becomes a serious issue. Many people seem to think lightly of thyroid cancer, but I studied and found out that's not the case. Si-eun is truly a lifesaver. I really wanted to avoid this health checkup for 44 years. Si-eun forced me into the dressing room, grabbing my collar and saying, 'If you don't get a health checkup this time, I'll pack my bags and leave.' I can't live without Park Si-eun. I planned to have it at 66, but I finally did it on my 10th wedding anniversary, after 44 years."
Park Si-eun asked, "I heard you wanted to do it for the 10th anniversary. I actually pushed for it. I persuaded you. Now's the time for us to check our health. You really listened to me and got the health check. Isn't that great? Do you think it was necessary?" Jin Tae-hyun replied, "It's necessary. So you all should as well."
He mentioned, "It's a bit TMI, but there’s a motive behind the health checkup. Jin Sun-kyu and his wife went in together for theirs. Sun-kyu, are you watching? You would be shocked to hear this news because I didn't even tell you. The only people who already know are the people in the broadcasting station. Our team from the Divorce Counseling Camp knows, the office staff knows, and only our parents know. So many must have been surprised to hear this news. I'm not the type to get discouraged. I'm the type to move forward, so I plan to have surgery, manage it well, and really all I can think about is recovering quickly to return to broadcasting and enjoy it more. I just want to recover quickly and run a marathon in the second half of the year. That's all that's on my mind."
Park Si-eun inquired, "Wasn't it shocking to hear? How did you feel at first?" Jin Tae-hyun replied, "Isn’t this cancer? Regardless, the word carries an impact. Even now, I honestly don’t know. There are no symptoms. However, I noticed something 2 years ago: I felt tired. Fatigue comes quickly, and I feel like I get drained easily. I wasn't like that before. So the fortunate thing is that I exercised a lot. Some viewers might say it's because I exercise too much, but that's not true. I found out from doctors that it's because I've been exercising that I endured. I built my stamina and therefore I haven't been fatigued and have been living well. I want to emphasize to everyone that what’s more important than health checkups is to exercise."
He continued, "I've heard that it's a type of cancer that can be treated with surgery if I manage it. So I decided to have surgery, and there are various surgical options, but I chose the one with the fastest recovery. You don't have to worry too much, just support me. If you watch the Divorce Counseling Camp a lot, the ratings will go up, and I will feel better." Park Si-eun added, "Anyway, Jin Tae-hyun, who is currently a cancer patient, will show a positive side in overcoming cancer."
On the day of the diagnosis, Jin Tae-hyun mentioned that he was shocked to the point of his face turning pale. He said, "Now that some time has passed, I am accepting it and trying to be grateful for everything. If there are viewers watching who think they are too precious and exceptional, I hope they can have a heart of gratitude. Gratitude can eliminate life's depression and wandering. I hope we can all live a life of gratitude and overcome this together."
Park Si-eun shared, "I was very thankful to hear this news. I'm so thankful that I was able to hear it quickly. And I am grateful that surgery can lead to recovery. There is so much to be thankful for. So, it seems that everything is truly based on how we choose to think and accept it. That mindset, what's important is what kind of attitude I choose to live with. I believe we will prepare for this surgery with hope, so please don't worry too much and keep watching and supporting us."
Meanwhile, Jin Tae-hyun said, "I also wanted to mention something. I wondered why I was diagnosed with this cancer. However, this cancer has no symptoms and they say it’s unclear what causes it. There are various opinions, but ultimately, no one really knows what causes it. What I realized is to avoid stress. And don’t act too sensitively. After getting this illness, I decided I need to be more humble and a better person. I am trying not to get stressed or easily hurt. If there are viewers watching this broadcast, if you're stressed or someone is stressing you out, or making you sensitive or angry, avoid them. Just don’t get close. That’s the best way for you. So don’t let stress overwhelm you or suffer. Otherwise, you might suddenly face a serious illness like I did."
Then he stated, "The answer is simple. Just go out and run. Everything can be resolved. As long as I’m healthy, that’s enough." Park Si-eun agreed, saying, "If I'm healthy, I can overcome anything, even if it hurts."
On the 7th, Jin Tae-hyun announced on his social media account that he had been diagnosed with thyroid cancer. After overcoming the pain of a miscarriage, the couple faces another challenge, drawing an outpouring of support from many people.
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