Ji Yeeun Suspends Activities Due to Hypothyroidism
Agency: "Difficult to Confirm Personal Medical Information"
Actress Ji Yeeun (31) has reportedly put her broadcasting activities on hold due to a thyroid disorder.
According to Sports Donga on October 14, Ji Yeeun recently noticed health issues and visited a hospital, where she was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. She is currently focusing on medication and rest to recover. Ji Yeeun’s agency, CP Entertainment, stated, “As this concerns personal medical information, it is difficult to confirm the details.”
Since September, Ji Yeeun has suspended her broadcasting activities. At the time, her agency announced, “Ji Yeeun will be focusing on her health and recovery,” and added, “We will provide all necessary support so the actress can take sufficient rest and return to work when ready.”
Ji Yeeun, who appeared on the SBS variety show “Running Man,” has not been seen on the program since the episode aired on October 12. On that broadcast, Yoo Jaesuk said, “Just to clarify in case anyone misunderstands, Ji Yeeun once talked about burnout, so some might think her break is related to burnout, but that is not the case at all.” He continued, “She is taking a break because her health checkup results showed she needs treatment. I spoke with her recently, and she said she is feeling much better.”
Ji Yeeun gained recognition through her appearance on Coupang Play’s “SNL Korea.” This year, she was active in Netflix’s “Daehwanjang Gianzang” and Coupang Play’s “Jikjangindeul,” and also joined SBS’s “Running Man” as a new regular member.
Meanwhile, hypothyroidism, which Ji Yeeun is reportedly experiencing, is a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones, resulting in a slowed metabolism. When thyroid function decreases, individuals may become more sensitive to cold, sweat less, and gain weight despite eating less. Other symptoms can include fatigue, indigestion, and decreased activity. For women, menstrual flow may increase or cycles may become irregular.
This condition typically develops gradually and has a wide range of symptoms, making it difficult to recognize as a thyroid disorder. However, if left untreated, the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as hyperlipidemia and arteriosclerosis increases, making early diagnosis important. Treatment involves taking medication to supplement thyroid hormones.
According to the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, the number of hypothyroidism patients in Korea increased from 608,000 in 2020 to 684,000 in 2023. Notably, there were about 560,000 female patients, nearly five times more than the 118,000 male patients.
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