Kim Woo Bin shared his thoughts on battling nasopharyngeal cancer during his appearance on 'Zzanbro Shin Dong Yup.'

On September 16, Kim Woo Bin and Kim Sung Kyun, who starred together in the Netflix movie 'Officer Black Belt' (directed by Kim Joo Hwan), appeared on the YouTube channel 'Zzanbro Shin Dong Yup.' 

During the episode, Kim Woo Bin, who opted to drink non-alcoholic beer, reflected on his experience with battling cancer. In 2017, Kim Woo Bin was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer and received a full recovery diagnosis in 2019.

Recalling his battle with cancer, Kim Woo Bin drew attention by saying, "I'm naturally a positive person, someone who always tries to find the silver lining in any situation." He continued, "It was like a scene from a drama when the doctor suddenly said, 'If it's short, you only have six months to live.' I was shocked and scared, and I wished it were just a dream." Despite the frightening situation, he added, "But even then, I never once thought, 'What if I can't overcome this?' That thought never crossed my mind."

Kim Woo Bin explained that, while it wasn't easy to maintain a positive mindset immediately, he continuously worked to keep his spirits up during treatment. He also said that he tried to think of it as if heaven was giving him time to rest after ten years of a hectic life. "So many people, simply because they recognized my face, offered their support and prayers. I believe that support gave me strength," he added. Expressing his gratitude for the encouragement he received, Kim Woo Bin said, "I want to pass on the prayers I received to as many people as possible."

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