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Jo Kwon says Kim Hye-soo helped while both his parents battled cancer during his military service

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

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  • Singer Jo Kwon said actor Kim Hye-soo supported him while both of his parents underwent cancer treatment during his military service.
  • He said his mother had a toe amputated because of melanoma cancer, while his father underwent four surgeries for rectal cancer.
  • Jo Kwon said he had to spend much of the previous year caring for his parents as an only child.

Singer Jo Kwon shared a story about actor Kim Hye-soo’s support during one of the most difficult periods of his life. He discussed their relationship in a video released on the YouTube channel Rolling Thunder.

Jo Kwon said they became acquainted while working on the drama “The Office God,” after which Kim regularly attended his musicals. He said she responded warmly to his performance-focused shows and often told him, “Darling, you did so well.”

He then recalled that both of his parents were battling cancer when he entered military service. His mother had melanoma cancer and underwent a toe amputation, while his father had rectal cancer and underwent four operations.

Jo Kwon said he was barely able to work the previous year because, as an only child, he needed to care for his parents. He said Kim knew how difficult the situation was and helped him, encouraging him to stay healthy and complete his military service.

Darling, you did so well.

· Kim Hye-sooJo Kwon said Kim often praised him after attending his musicals.
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