Lee Sangsoon, Husband of Lee Hyori, Halts Radio Show Due to Health Issues...What Are the Symptoms?

Taking a Break from Radio After Doctors Diagnose Vagal Nerve Dysfunction
MBC: "Prioritizing Recovery, Special DJ System in Place"

Singer and guitarist Lee Sangsoon will temporarily step down from his radio show to focus on recovering his health due to neurological symptoms related to "vagus nerve dysfunction."

His agency, Antenna, announced on its official social networking service (SNS) account on the 6th, "Lee Sangsoon recently received hospital treatment after a sudden decline in his condition," adding, "Based on the opinion of medical staff that he needs rest due to vagus nerve dysfunction, he is currently taking a break from his radio duties."

Lee Sangsoon, who is currently the DJ of MBC FM4U's "A Perfect Day with Lee Sangsoon," has been meeting listeners every day from 4 PM to 6 PM since last November. Lee Sangsoon SNS

Lee Sangsoon is currently the DJ of MBC FM4U's "A Perfect Day with Lee Sangsoon." Since November of last year, he had been meeting listeners every day from 4 PM to 6 PM, but, starting late last month, his sudden absence from live broadcasts raised concerns over his health. The first signs of health issues emerged during the August 26 broadcast. On that day, Lee was unable to start the program on time due to health issues, and he only joined with about ten minutes left before the end. He explained on air that he had visited the MBC medical office and apologized to listeners. He then missed the broadcasts on the 27th and 28th, and except for a pre-recorded show on the 29th, he was absent from the live DJ seat from the 30th until the 5th of this month. In the meantime, musician Thomas Cook, one of his close friends, and other colleagues filled in as special DJs. Initially, the absence was explained as a simple break to manage his condition, but as his return was delayed, listeners' concerns grew.

Lee Sangsoon also directly updated fans about his condition. On SNS, he shared, "Last Wednesday (August 26), I suddenly wasn't feeling well and found it difficult to host the radio show. Since then, I've undergone various tests and consultations." He continued, "I'm still waiting for more detailed results, but based on the doctors' advice that I need rest due to neurological symptoms identified as vagus nerve dysfunction, I had no choice but to take a break and focus on recovery." Instead of specifying a return date, he emphasized the importance of making a full recovery. Lee added, "I'm not sure when I'll recover—at first I kept thinking, 'If I feel better tomorrow, I should go back,' which made my update late. I plan to take this opportunity to check all aspects of my health and return once I've fully recovered."

The "vagus nerve" is a nerve that begins in the brain and passes through the neck and chest, connecting to the heart, lungs, and digestive organs. It plays a key role in the parasympathetic nervous system, part of the autonomic nervous system that regulates bodily functions not controlled by conscious effort, such as heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, and digestion. When abnormalities occur, symptoms may include dizziness, fainting, changes in heart rate or blood pressure, and digestive issues, depending on the affected area and cause. However, no specific symptoms experienced by Lee Sangsoon have been disclosed. MBC also stated that they will prioritize Lee's recovery for the time being. The production team of "A Perfect Day with Lee Sangsoon" stated, "We will continue broadcasting with a special DJ system, prioritizing Lee Sangsoon's health, and we look forward to him rejoining listeners once he has recovered."

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