[Full Text] "Aggravation of Anxiety Disorder" Jung Hyung-don Suspends Broadcasting Activities Again and Withdraws from Program

Broadcaster Jung Hyung-don. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Seul-gi] Broadcaster Jung Hyung-don (42) will suspend all broadcasting activities due to worsening symptoms of anxiety disorder.

Jung Hyung-don's agency, FNC Entertainment, stated on the 5th, "Jung Hyung-don has felt that the anxiety disorder he has suffered from for a long time has recently become severe again. He will be suspending his broadcasting activities for the time being."

The agency explained, "Although Jung Hyung-don had a strong will to continue broadcasting, we judged that his health is more important, and after sufficient consultation with him, he decided to take a break. Jung Hyung-don plans to focus on recovering his health during the rest period, and the agency will do everything to support him so that he can fully concentrate on treatment."

They added, "We ask for your support and encouragement so that Jung Hyung-don can receive treatment and return in good health, bringing bright smiles to everyone once again."

Accordingly, Jung Hyung-don will temporarily withdraw from the programs he is currently appearing on, including KBS 2TV's Rooftop Room Problem Children, Quiz on the Idol, and Channel A's My Golden Kids.

Previously, Jung Hyung-don also withdrew from all programs he was appearing on in 2016 due to symptoms of anxiety disorder.

The following is the full statement from Jung Hyung-don's agency, FNC Entertainment

Hello, this is FNC Entertainment.

We regret to share unfortunate news regarding our artist Jung Hyung-don. We inform you that Jung Hyung-don will suspend his broadcasting activities for the time being due to health reasons.

Jung Hyung-don has felt that the anxiety disorder he has suffered from for a long time has recently become severe again. Although he had a strong will to continue filming, the agency judged that the artist's health condition is more important than anything else, and after sufficient consultation with him, it was decided that he would take a break.

Going forward, Jung Hyung-don will focus on recovering his health during the rest period, and the agency will do everything to support him so that he can fully concentrate on treatment. We ask for your support and encouragement so that Jung Hyung-don can receive treatment and return in good health, bringing bright smiles to everyone once again. Thank you.