Lim Hyun-sik personally revealed on television that he underwent examinations and treatment after experiencing abdominal pain, including a stent procedure. He said the treatment lasted approximately six months and that he lost about 7–8 kg during that period.
The Treatment Process He Described on the August 29 Broadcast
Lim Hyun-sik appeared on episode 40 of MBN’s “Kim Joo-ha’s Day & Night” and said that, around the previous summer, he visited a hospital with his daughters after experiencing abdominal pain and other physical warning signs. He described the examination results using his own expressions, including “indigestion,” “gallbladder problems,” and “poor blood circulation.”
Lim Hyun-sik said that he eventually underwent a stent procedure after continuing with examinations and treatment.
He said the examinations and treatment took approximately six months, during which he lost about 7–8 kg. The broadcast confirmed only the symptoms and treatment process described by Lim Hyun-sik himself, along with the change in his weight.
He Said His Current Condition Has “Improved Considerably”
Lim Hyun-sik said that his condition has recently improved considerably. He also said that, at his doctor’s recommendation, he sleeps for approximately 30 minutes to one hour during the day. Hwang Seok-jeong, who appeared on the program with him, also said that Lim Hyun-sik seemed to be in much better condition than before.
However, the broadcast and related reports do not confirm Lim Hyun-sik’s exact diagnosis, the blood vessel involved in the procedure, the hospital where it was performed, the medications he takes, or his long-term prognosis. Therefore, the fact that he underwent a stent procedure alone cannot be used to determine his current prognosis or whether he has fully recovered.
Confirmed Details
- Program: Episode 40 of MBN’s “Kim Joo-ha’s Day & Night”
- Broadcast date: August 29, 2026
- Reason for visiting the hospital: Abdominal pain and other physical warning signs
- Treatment process: Approximately six months of examinations and treatment, followed by a stent procedure
- Weight change: Lost 7–8 kg
- Recent condition: Lim Hyun-sik said he has improved considerably
Sources: [Maeil Business Newspaper](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/entertain/12138426), [Newsis](https://m.newsis.com/view/NISX20260829_0003768050), [Xports News](https://www.xportsnews.com/article/2189706), [Sports Chosun](https://www.sportschosun.com/entertainment/2026-08-29/202608290100176540011448), [Official MBN episode page](https://m.mbn.co.kr/tv/1014/6540/1071625)
Verified as of: August 30, 2026, 23:37 UTC