Chaeryeong and Lee Chaeyeon’s mother, Choi Sun-young, revealed she is battling cancer, explaining Chaeryeong’s tears at a recent fan meeting.
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Choi Sun-young, the mother of Lee Chaeyeon, formerly of IZ*ONE, and ITZY’s Chaeryeong, has personally confessed that she is battling cancer, and the real reason Chaeryeong cried at a recent fan meeting has been revealed. Choi Sun-young recently shared an update on her social media, writing, “I thought I should eat well, and I feel like I ate all kinds of meat in one week.” She further revealed the fact that she had been diagnosed with cancer, saying, “I have become a cancer patient certified by the country. I’m going to the hospital next week, but I wonder what kind of treatment I will have to undergo... In the meantime, I decided to take good care of my health. I will try to laugh more and spend my time with a positive mindset. I am grateful every day.” In June as well, Choi Sun-young shared her feelings before surgery, saying, “I took a walk around Hannam-dong to calm my confused feelings. It seems the magic that always helps me avoid the worst damage worked this time too... I’m a coward, but... I’m going to wait with a positive mindset!!!!! For now, I like the hospital (laughs).” On the 14th of last month, she also announced her hospitalization, saying, “I am doing a prayer I do not usually do. Please watch over my trembling, frightened feelings... #The day before surgery,” and on the 26th of the same month, she revealed her post-surgery update, saying, “I have now been discharged and am recovering well. I thank my daughters and husband who stayed by my side every day, and my acquaintances who prayed and wished for my recovery.” It is believed that after the surgery, she underwent a tissue examination and was ultimately diagnosed with cancer. Lee Chaeyeon also revealed her daily life caring for her mother through her own YouTube channel, and the two daughters quietly showed their support by pressing “like” on their mother’s latest post. The specific type of cancer and the stage have not been disclosed. As this news became known, the scene from ITZY’s fifth fan meeting held on the 8th drew renewed attention. At that time, Chaeryeong found her mother in the audience, approached her, held her hand, and then shed tears. She then held her mother tightly to her chest, and Choi Sun-young also embraced her daughter, her eyes welling up. At the time, the specific reason for the tears was not known, but after the news of her cancer battle was reported, it has deeply moved fans. Fans left warm messages on Choi Sun-young’s social media posts such as, “I hope you definitely regain your health,” “I sincerely support and pray for you,” and “I hope you recover as soon as possible.” The sisters Lee Chaeyeon and Chaeryeong appeared together on SBS’s “K-Pop Star 3” and became known to the public. After that, Lee Chaeyeon debuted as part of IZ*ONE via Mnet’s “Produce 48” and is currently active as a solo singer. Chaeryeong debuted as a member of ITZY in 2019 and continues to be active. • ILLIT’s Wonhee, first solo crown variety show “Wonhee Is 20 ~My Bucket List~” to be exclusively streamed free on ABEMA from August 20 • [PHOTO] IZ*ONE’s Lee Chaeyeon attends the event for the web variety show “Today, Our School Is”
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