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Veteran actor Kim Jung Tae diagnosed with liver cancer and decides to step down from his new drama

Posted by yckim124763 pts Friday, October 19, 2018
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Actor Kim Jung Tae (45) has been diagnosed with liver cancer. 

On October 18, it was revealed that Kim Jung Tae is suffering from liver cancer. Due to poor health conditions, he ultimately decided to step down from the new SBS drama 'An Empress' Dignity'. 

Kim Jung Tae's agency announced, "Liver cancer has spread and cirrhosis of the liver has worsened, so he'll be focusing on treatment for a while. The drama producers showed their understanding. He will focus on treatment after leaving the cast. He will do his best for a fast recovery."


Kim Jung Tae has starred in many hit productions including 'Miracle in Cell No.7', 'Sunflower', 'The Neighbor', 'My Brother', and 'Sign'. 
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walkertexasrange
walkertexasrange1,584 pts Friday, October 19, 2018 0
Friday, October 19, 2018

Terrible. Praying for a speedy recovery

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pinkerwinkle
pinkerwinkle86 pts Saturday, October 20, 2018 0
Saturday, October 20, 2018

My dad died of liver cancer too. If it already spread, that doesn't sound too good. I hope he doesn't become depressed and wish him a road to recovery.... :(

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