Do Kyung-wan wears fake fingernail after acute osteomyelitis surgery

TV personality Do Kyung-wan has shared that he continues to wear a fake fingernail after undergoing surgery for acute osteomyelitis, which necessitated the removal of his index fingernail. He revealed this on his YouTube channel, 'Dojang TV,' explaining that the nail matrix, the tissue responsible for nail growth, was so severely damaged during the operation that his fingernail will not regrow.

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I have acute osteomyelitis in my hand, so I had surgery and took a 2-3 year break from activities.

Do Kyung-wan admitted that the altered appearance of his hand caused him stress. To divert attention from his hand, he started wearing a wristwatch, which unexpectedly evolved into a three-year hobby of collecting timepieces. He introduced his watch collection, featuring brands like Longines, Rolex, Hamilton, and a vintage Omega gifted by his father, as well as a Panerai received from his wife, singer Jang Yoon-jeong.

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My middle finger has a normal fingernail, but my index finger has a fake one.

He clarified that his collection isn't solely about monetary value, stating, "I collect things that have a history and memories with me," and noted that many watches are not expensive, with some costing only 20,000 to 30,000 won. The article also provides a medical explanation of how fingernails grow from the nail matrix and the conditions under which they might not regrow, such as severe damage to this crucial tissue.

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I don't have a fingernail because I had surgery on the bone inside. I always wear a fake fingernail.