Actress and painter Lee Hye-young is once again facing health issues, raising concerns among her fans. After being hospitalized for gallstones and undergoing a procedure, it has been reported that she is using most of her revenue from her artwork for hospital bills.
Lee Hye-young shared her difficult time on her SNS last year, saying, "For two weeks, I went to the emergency room, was hospitalized, and had a procedure for gallstones. It was truly a painful illness." Afterwards, a representative of her agency, Esteem Entertainment, noted on the 23rd to OSEN, "She has received a simple procedure and is recovering, and currently, there are no major health issues," reassuring her fans.
Nevertheless, concerns for Lee Hye-young's health have not easily subsided. In 2021, she shocked many by confessing that she was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer during a regular health checkup and underwent lung resection surgery. At that time, she recalled, "I received the cancer diagnosis on my wedding anniversary. My father also passed away from cancer, and my mother and I received diagnoses just a day apart. It was truly a 'cancer world.'"
Meanwhile, on the 3rd, it was revealed through the YouTube channel 'Chae Jeong-an TV' that Lee Hye-young is still incurring significant costs for treatment. In a conversation with close friends Chae Jeong-an and Lee Ji-hye, Lee Hye-young shared that most of the revenue from her exhibition sales goes toward hospital bills or donations.
When Lee Ji-hye commented, "I thought you lived off selling your artwork," Lee Hye-young replied, "I have no desire for material things. Most of the revenue from my artwork goes toward hospital bills or donations." Chae Jeong-an then added, "The cost of paint is also considerable," to which Lee Hye-young responded with a smile, "The cost of paint is covered by my husband's support," bringing laughter to everyone with her realistic confession.
On another note, Lee Hye-young remarried a businessman who is a year older than her in 2011 and has a daughter. While balancing her broadcasting and painting activities, she continues her health recovery and treatment. Fans have been sending warm support, saying, "She always appears cheerful, but how much pain could she be in?", "I hope she can continue her artwork for a long time without getting sick", and "I sincerely wish her good health."
Lee Hye-young's steadfast appearance and candid confessions are providing comfort and courage to many, transcending mere updates about a star.
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