Yang Se Chan: Running Man male star has cancer, reveals 'shocking secret' of 12 years?

Yang Se Chan ’s frank and surprising confessions quickly became a hot topic, hotly discussed on Korean social networks. Many fans sent words of encouragement, expressing hope that the male artist would recover soon.

On the morning of October 16, shocking news from Korea posted by Koreaboo shocked fans of the show Running Man. Famous comedian Yang Se Chan, a mainstay of the show, suddenly appeared in the trailer for the upcoming episode of the show Problem Child in House and revealed a personal health secret that he had kept secret for more than a decade.

According to Yang Se Chan, he has been silently battling papillary thyroid cancer for the past 12 years. Currently, although he still maintains an optimistic spirit when working in the arts, the male artist still needs to use medication to control and treat this disease.

The discovery of the disease came as a surprise in 2013, during a routine health check-up with a group of comedians. Yang Se Chan recounted: "I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer 12 years ago. At that time, I was rehearsing for the Comedy Big League show when I received a call from the hospital informing me of the results. Everything happened so quickly that I didn't even have time to feel sad or depressed." The timely emotional support from his colleagues in the comedy world helped him overcome the initial shock.

Through his own story, Yang Se Chan also emphasized one of the typical and easily overlooked signs of thyroid cancer is a state of prolonged fatigue. He shared a memorable experience: "One time, I slept continuously for 10 hours. Yet when I went to work, I still couldn't stop yawning at work." For him, that was a clear warning signal that his body was sending him about his unstable health condition.

Yang Se Chan's sharing received deep sympathy from guest Jin Tae Hyun, an actor who also appeared on the show Problem Child in House. Jin Tae Hyun expressed that he had also experienced a similar exhaustion: "For about 3 to 4 years, I often felt extremely tired every afternoon." The actor also said that after undergoing surgery, that persistent feeling of fatigue completely disappeared, showing a clear connection between chronic fatigue and thyroid health problems.

Yang Se Chan's frank and surprising confessions in the introductory clip quickly became a hot topic, hotly discussed on Korean social networks. Many fans sent words of encouragement, expressing hope that the male artist would soon fully recover, no longer having to depend on medication. Yang Se Chan's courage in publicly announcing his 12-year battle with a serious illness touched the hearts of audiences, who were only familiar with the image of a Se Chan who always smiled and gave his all on television.

This is a rare occasion for him to open up about his personal health burden, making the public admire his perseverance and tireless work ethic even more. Fans expressed their deep gratitude for the positive energy he has brought over the years, and pledged to continue to support him on both his artistic path and his treatment process.

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