"After my father and now my brother…" Lee Sugeun's wife Park Jiyeon shares gratitude and determination ahead of her second kidney transplant

Park Jiyeon, who is the wife of comedian Lee Sugeun and a former stylist, conveyed her gratitude and cautious resolve ahead of her second kidney transplant surgery.

On the 13th, Park Jiyeon revealed on her social media, "Thank you to everyone who has sent warm support and prayers after seeing the article," and added, "If there are no issues in the final examination, I will likely receive my second kidney transplant around mid-next month."

She noted, "I still have a complicated and cautious heart, but I am trying to prepare well" as she shared her honest feelings ahead of the surgery. Park Jiyeon mentioned that she is currently taking immunosuppressants and is temporarily organizing her yogurt business to prepare for after the surgery.

This surgery marks the second kidney transplant for Park Jiyeon in 14 years. In 2011, during her pregnancy with her second child, her kidney function deteriorated sharply due to pregnancy-induced hypertension, and she received a kidney transplant from her father. After enduring years of dialysis treatment and medication, she faced health deterioration recently, making a re-transplant inevitable, and ultimately, her biological brother reached out, enabling another act of generosity.

Park Jiyeon remarked, "The first surgery was so tough that I thought I never wanted to do it again, but hearing that the technology has improved and the medications have also advanced gave me a bit of hope," and she vowed, "This time, I will overcome it with a bright spirit." In fact, her post included the phrase, "I will overcome it with a bright spirit like in the photo," along with a cheerful picture of herself, receiving support from many.

Her post received an outpour of support from colleagues and fans, including comedian Kim Minkyoung. Kim Minkyoung sent warm encouragement, saying, "Let’s travel together when Jiyeon gets healthier!" Fans voiced their support with comments like, "I sincerely pray for you," "Tears come to my eyes from family love," and "I hope you regain your health."

Meanwhile, Park Jiyeon married comedian Lee Sugeun in 2008, and they have two sons. She has been loved by many for sharing her family-centric warm daily life, homemade lunch boxes, travel photos, and more on social media. Beneath her bright exterior lies a long struggle with illness, which has amplified the voices wishing for her recovery.

According to the medical community, kidney donations between family members have a higher success rate due to lower immune rejection response compared to general transplants. Park Jiyeon's surgery schedule is currently in the final adjustment stage.

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