In the second season of "Men Who Live Together," Go Ji-yong, a member of Sechs Kies, directly revealed the truth about health rumors.
The shocking recent news about Go Ji-yong, who made a rare appearance, was aired on KBS2's "Men Who Live Together" on the 17th.
Go Ji-yong, who debuted in 1997 with Sechs Kies and gained immense popularity as a "flower boy idol," has left the entertainment industry and is living as an ordinary person after his team's activities. Recently, he was caught looking noticeably thinner, leading to rumors about his health.
During the broadcast, member Eun Ji-won expressed concern, saying, "He didn't look like he was on a diet. He looked unwell." The production team attempted to contact Go Ji-yong directly, and finally, his situation was relayed through him.
Go Ji-yong revealed, "I was diagnosed with overall decreased liver function," and noted, "Two years ago, my liver levels spiked, and I was hospitalized." He confessed that his height of 180 cm and weight dropped to 64 kg, and he felt abnormalities in his body since then. He mentioned, "My mother was also shocked, and the doctor immediately advised me to refrain from alcohol," adding, "I haven't had a single drink for the past six months." Eun Ji-won also shared his concerns about Go Ji-yong's health, recalling, "He said in the past that he often drank for work."
Go Ji-yong added that he is changing his lifestyle to recover his health and reassured fans by saying, "I am currently taking care of my body and in recovery."
Meanwhile, Go Ji-yong has focused more on family and business rather than broadcasting activities, and his recent appearance has delighted fans as it marked a return to the screen after a long time.
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