Noticeably Curved Back... Lee Bong-ju "Unknown Cause, No Treatment"

Photo by Yang Junhyuk, Instagram capture

[Asia Economy Online Issue Team] Marathoner Lee Bong-ju, who was injured during the filming of a TV entertainment program, is reported to be suffering from abdominal wall dyskinesia.

On the 18th, Yang Joon-hyuk posted on his Instagram, "Lee Bong-ju's My Way. Lee Bong-ju, Kim Yo-han, and Yang Joon-hyuk, members of 'Mungchan,' have reunited after a long time," along with a photo. In the released photo, Yang Joon-hyuk, Kim Yo-han, and Lee Bong-ju are smiling at the camera. Among them, Lee Bong-ju's condition, revealed for the first time since his injury, drew attention. Lee Bong-ju appeared noticeably thinner than before, and his significantly bent back caused concern.

Lee Bong-ju appeared on the YouTube channel 'Sports Stars' Turbulent Talk' on the 22nd of last month and revealed that he was diagnosed with abdominal wall dyskinesia. The 'abdominal wall dyskinesia' that Lee Bong-ju is suffering from refers to a condition causing involuntary contractions of the abdominal wall muscles without accompanying pain.

At that time, Lee Bong-ju said, "I overexerted myself during filming, so my body was in a very bad condition," and added, "There were some preliminary symptoms even before that."

He expressed, ""For treatment, I have visited all the top hospitals in our country. I searched for well-known specialists, but since they couldn't find the cause, the treatment has been delayed."

Lee Bong-ju said, "Because of the pulling sensation in my abdomen, my back is also bending," but showed a positive attitude by saying, "I am trying to overcome it through exercise."

Last January, during JTBC's entertainment program 'Mungchyeoya Chanda' Saipan training camp, Lee Bong-ju complained of severe back pain while doing tire dragging training. Eventually, he withdrew from the program in March of the same year.