Actor Shin Dong-uk is conveying his healthy status about a year and a half after his last update, raising expectations for his return. In particular, a moment captured with his senior colleague Ko Hyun-jung draws even more attention.

Shin Dong-uk attracted attention by posting a photo taken with Ko Hyun-jung on his SNS on the 30th. In the photo, he completes a comfortable white look, smiling brightly with a camera hanging around his neck. He appears noticeably healthier than before. Ko Hyun-jung also shared a photo on her SNS, showcasing their unique friendship.

In December 2023, Shin Dong-uk disclosed on SNS that he underwent surgery for the first time in his life last autumn and had spent months in challenging patience trying to reduce his CRPS oral medication dosage by half, stating he has been battling for more than 13 years. He was diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) during his military service, and after abruptly suspending his activities in the entertainment industry, he has dedicated a long time to treatment. He is now in his 15th year of battling the condition.

In particular, it has been conveyed that after the conclusion of "Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim 3," he has been focused more on treatment than on a potential return. At that time, a close associate noted to OSEN that "(Shin Dong-uk) had to endure withdrawal symptoms such as dizziness and vomiting while quitting opioid painkillers," adding, "He is overcoming that and reducing medication while recovering his health."

Above all, Shin Dong-uk has been reportedly reviewing his next production seriously. A close aide said, "He couldn’t work until his condition improved, which made it hard for the actor himself," adding, "Now his health has improved significantly, and he wants to return with a good project as soon as possible," which has raised expectations among fans.

In this context, following Ko Hyun-jung’s SNS post with Shin Dong-uk, fans are filled with delighted responses. Fans have expressed heartfelt support, saying things like, "I hope Shin Dong-uk stars alongside Ko Hyun-jung in his next project," "Seeing him looking healthy makes me anticipate his return soon," "I miss Shin Dong-uk’s acting very much," and "Let’s cheer for his return until his next project."

With the heartwarming two-shot captured with Ko Hyun-jung, interest and anticipation for his return are growing even more.

[Photo] SNS

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