Entertainer Lee Kyung-kyu recently sparked health concerns after appearing with slurred speech in a YouTube video, but his representatives have stepped in to deny the rumors.
On the 12th, Lee Kyung-kyu’s agency told multiple media outlets, “His stamina has been low lately, and his speech just sounded different due to his condition during filming.” They clarified that “there are no major issues with his current health,” adding that he recently underwent a health check-up for an SBS program and received a clean bill of health.
The buzz started after a video titled “Half the Nation has Diabetes? The Truth About Blood Sugar Explored by Lee Kyung-kyu, Who Had Surgery for Diabetes Complications” was uploaded to his YouTube channel on the 7th. In the clip, Lee Kyung-kyu sat down with Oriental medicine doctor Lee Hye-min to talk all about diabetes.
During the talk, Lee Kyung-kyu opened up, saying, “My war with diabetes started five years ago. The doctor told me I was in the pre-diabetic stage, and it’s been really tough.” He lamented, “My quality of life hit rock bottom because there’s almost nothing I can eat.” However, he clarified, “That doesn’t mean I actually have diabetes. My glycated hemoglobin peaked at 6.8, but after six months of management, it dropped to 5.8. I told them I cut out grains,” highlighting his strict diet.
Despite the helpful info, fans were more worried about his appearance. Many noticed his slurred speech and pale complexion, leading to a wave of concern. Netizens commented, “His pronunciation seems more slurred than before,” “His expressions don’t look natural,” “He looks exhausted,” and “Is something wrong with his health?”
It was previously reported that Lee Kyung-kyu underwent a stent procedure in 2013 due to symptoms of myocardial infarction.
