Actress Yan Xiaoyun hospitalized after sudden chest pain on set

Actress Yan Xiaoyun, known for her role in the upcoming CTV drama "Above and Below," experienced a frightening health scare on set. While having her makeup done, she was struck by sudden, intense chest pain and found herself unable to breathe for a minute. This incident occurred despite her ongoing recovery from a severe car accident in November, which left her with a torn ligament and a fractured collarbone that required surgical intervention.

Yan Xiaoyun revealed that she had a similar, though less severe, heart discomfort before the car accident. The recent episode, however, was particularly alarming. She underwent immediate medical examinations, including an ultrasound and electrocardiogram, but doctors have not yet identified a specific cause. While they suggested she hold off on an MRI due to her age, the experience profoundly affected her.

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It was the first time in my life I clearly heard my own heartbeat. Hearing it, I just cried. It made me especially grateful to my parents. I'm a very emotional person.

"It was the first time in my life I clearly heard my own heartbeat," Yan Xiaoyun shared, her voice filled with emotion. "Hearing it, I just cried. It made me especially grateful to my parents. I'm a very emotional person." This harrowing experience has led her to a significant realization: "I need to take good care of my body." The steel nails in her collarbone, originally scheduled for removal in June, are still being addressed as she coordinates a new surgery date with her doctor.

Beyond her health concerns, Yan Xiaoyun's role in "Above and Below" is generating buzz. She portrays a "fortune teller" with special psychic abilities, conveying messages through intuition rather than spiritual possession. To prepare, she delved into research on related rituals, even using burning sandalwood on set to create an authentic, mysterious atmosphere that adds a touch of folklore to the series. Meanwhile, co-star Lin Yi-ho has shed 5 kilograms for her role, transforming her appearance. She plays a character who endured coercive drinking invitations from her mother and faced obstacles in finding true love, a storyline so moving it brought her to tears while reading the script. Long Shi-shen, Yan's co-star, humorously addressed his wife's concern about the drama's intimacy, clarifying that the most intense interaction is hugging and assuring her that his wife was merely checking if he had reported their scenes in advance.

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I need to take good care of my body.