It really hurt..He is hospitalized due to decreased liver function and weight loss to 63kg for high health abnormalities (Salimnam)

May 18, 2025

Go Ji-yong of the Sechs Kies confessed honestly about the health problem.

KBS 2TV, which aired on the 17th, revealed the recent status of Ko Ji-yong, a former member of Sechs Kies, the third protagonist of 'Memories Salimnam'.

Ko Ji-yong appeared as the third protagonist of 'Memories Salimman' and revealed his current situation. He made his debut with Sechs Kies in 1997 and left behind a number of hit songs, gaining explosive popularity as a first-generation idol, and was much loved for his guru-like appearance. However, in 2000, three years after their debut, the Sechs Kies disbanded and had a 16-year hiatus. After the Sechs Kies reunion, he was on air for a while, but he went back to his daily life and took the path of an entrepreneur.

In the meantime, when Ko Ji-yong, who is far from the entertainment industry, delivered his recent status in a remarkably thin manner a few years ago, rumors of health abnormalities were raised. Eun Ji-won also said in a YouTube content with Jang Soo-won last year that `I'm so worried. Why are you so skinny?" he said, expressing concern. In addition, curiosity about Ko Ji-yong's real status as a businessman has intensified.

In response, Ko Ji-yong responded to the appearance after the production team of 'Salimnam', and invited the production team to his restaurant to tell them how they are devoted to restaurant work.

First of all, Ko Ji-yong said of the condition at the time when the theory of health abnormalities was raised "At that time, my body was so tired. Overall, liver function has deteriorated, and weight has been reduced to 63 kg"It's a lot better now," he explained. He added that when his body was thin in the past, his liver level rose and he was even hospitalized. In addition, he confessed about the reason why he started the restaurant business "Once I was sick, I thought I should pay attention to my diet, so I became interested in the restaurant business"

The recent situation of his son Seung-jae, who received attention as a child prodigy in 'Superman is Back' was also revealed. Ko Ji-yong said of Seung-jae that he is not a gifted student, but he is still good at (study) now. He went to the music gifted education center and is learning violin hard." However, Seung-jae, an adolescent, said he did not check his messages well, and in fact, he did not reply to the message sent to Seung-jae, which caused laughter.

In addition, Ko Ji-yong said Eun Ji-won was worried about her health. Is Ji-won okay?," he said, rather concerned about his health. "Actually, I'm more worried about Jiwon. Your face didn't look good. He's older than me, he eats snacks often and doesn't work out. There is also a lot of entertainment." At the same time, both expressed their desire to meet each other, making them look forward to their first reunion in 10 years.

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It really hurt..He is hospitalized due to decreased liver function and weight loss to 63kg for high health abnormalities (Salimnam)

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