Korean actor Jang Keun-suk reveals thyroid cancer diagnosis

K-drama actor Jang Keun-suk revealed on Aug 16 that he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in October 2023. Photo: Jang Keun-suk/Instagram

South Korean actor Jang Keun-suk shocked fans on Aug 16 when he revealed on his personal YouTube channel that he has been battling thyroid cancer.

In a minute-long video titled “Hello, this is Jang Keun-suk. I have something to confess”, the 37-year-old star revealed that he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in October 2023.