[Sportschosun reporter Lee Woo-joo] Ko Ji-yong, formerly of Sechs Kies, has shared an update that makes him appear to be in good health.
On the 16th, Ko Ji-yong promoted his TikTok account with a post that said, "Please visit my TikTok account."
Ko Ji-yong, who recently transformed into a TikToker, has been connecting with fans through live broadcasts. As many celebrities, including Park Si-hoo and Han Chae-young, have recently moved to TikTok and are receiving support from fans, Ko Ji-yong has also joined the platform and continued his new activities.
In particular, Ko Ji-yong, who had often sparked health concerns after leaving the entertainment industry because of his noticeably gaunt appearance, now seems to have regained his health, with fuller cheeks.
Ko Ji-yong had previously drawn concern several times for his hollow cheeks and thin frame. He said his weight had dropped to 63 kilograms at 180 centimeters because of health issues, and revealed that he had been hospitalized after his liver enzyme levels suddenly spiked, bringing him close to cirrhosis. Ko Ji-yong said he stopped drinking to recover his health, adding, "My doctor told me never to drink, so I didn't drink for six months. I lost a lot of weight, but I'm much better now."
Meanwhile, Ko Ji-yong married Heo Yang-im, a specialist in the Department of Family Medicine (FM), in 2013, and they have a son. After leaving Sechs Kies, Ko Ji-yong stepped away from the entertainment industry and later found success as a businessman.
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