Korean actor Cha Hyun Seung shares important update on leukemia battle

• Cha Hyun Seung shared that his leukemia is in remission, marking the end of a long and difficult treatment journey
• The South Korean actor opened up about the fear and uncertainty he felt from the start of his illness, including worries about serious complications and his overall health
• During chemotherapy, he learned to see pain as part of survival and chose to stay strong by changing his mindset and holding on to hope
• He described his recovery as a gift, thanked those who supported him, and encouraged other patients to keep believing in healing

Cha Hyun Seung, known for his appearances on Netflix reality shows Singles Inferno and Physical 100, shared a major and emotional update about his health as he announced that his leukemia is in remission.

In a heartfelt message posted on December 22, 2025, Cha revealed that his long and difficult treatment journey has finally come to an end. He reflected on how fear stayed with him from the moment his symptoms first appeared until the day he received the diagnosis confirming his recovery. During that time, he admitted that his mind was often filled with worries about serious complications, including possible brain and heart problems, and he felt like everything was heading in a negative direction.

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Cha also shared how his mindset slowly changed during his battle. He realized that while he could not completely stop what was happening to his body, he could choose not to let fear take over. During chemotherapy, he went through intense physical pain and exhaustion, but one unexpected moment in the hospital helped shift his perspective. After learning that his body was fighting silently even when he felt calm, he came to see that pain was part of the process of staying alive. From then on, he chose to smile more, which helped lessen his fear and hardship.

Now in remission, Cha described the moment as feeling like an early Christmas gift. He shared that moving forward, he wants to live a life where he takes better care of himself. He also sent encouragement to others who are still battling illness, expressing his belief that recovery is possible and urging them not to lose hope. Cha ended his update by thanking everyone who supported him with prayers, concern, and love throughout his journey.

Aside from Cha Hyun Seung, other celebrities have also made headlines for openly sharing their cancer journeys and the impact of their battles.

Earlier, Ate Gay gave an emotional update about his fight with stage 4 cancer. In a heartfelt post, he thanked fans and supporters for their prayers and messages, which he said continue to give him strength. He also revealed that he is set to undergo chemotherapy and radiation treatment at Asian Hospital, made possible through the help of a generous benefactor he referred to as an “angel.”

Meanwhile, actress Kelley Mack, best known for her role in The Walking Dead, passed away at the age of 33 after a courageous battle with a rare form of cancer. Her sister, Kathryn, confirmed the news on Instagram, sharing that Kelley died peacefully surrounded by loved ones. A celebration of her life was later announced to honor her memory.

Source: KAMI.com.gh