Lee Kyun, who recently made headlines for undergoing shoulder surgery, has personally spoken about his current condition. In an exclusive interview with MHN Sports on the 26th, Lee revealed, “I am unable to move my injured left side at all, except for my fingers.”

Lee, who is currently running a coffee business in Vietnam, was injured the previous day (25th) after he was involved in an accident while trying to avoid a young child. He returned to Korea for surgery to repair a fractured acromioclavicular joint. When asked about his recovery, Lee explained, “At the hospital, they inserted pins into my shoulder and clavicle, and tightly bound the torn ligaments in a figure-eight pattern. They have done everything possible; now, it’s all up to how quickly I recover.”

Despite medical advice to rest for at least a week, Lee shared that he must depart for Da Nang on the 28th for a scheduled event in early March. “Normally, they say I should rest for at least seven days, but I have an event booked in Da Nang at the beginning of March,” Lee said. “Since there’s no one to fill in for me, even though it’s difficult, my plan is to leave on the 28th.” He voiced concern about his slow recovery, noting, “It’s definitely risky to get on a plane in this condition. My doctor kindly said he would provide an English medical certificate in case I need to receive treatment in Da Nang, but I expect all they can do there is basic disinfection care.”

Recounting the incident in greater detail, Lee shared, “On the evening of the 9th, while heading home, two young girls suddenly ran out between parked cars. In trying to avoid them, I fell to the ground, but I had no external injuries whatsoever. It looked like one of the girls’ elbows was slightly scraped, but she went to find her mother and then disappeared,” he recalled.

“From the next day, I was in severe pain. An X-ray at the hospital revealed a dislocation and rupture,” Lee continued. “I tried to hold out for about a week, but when I couldn’t take it anymore, I went to a hospital in Vietnam, only to be told that there was no doctor available and I should return on the 19th. I realized that wasn’t right, so I sent my X-rays to a doctor in Korea. He told me I needed surgery immediately, so I returned to Korea for the operation.”

At the end of the interview, Lee expressed his frustration and emotional pain, stating, “It’s so painful, and I’m really upset about all this.”

Lee Kyun debuted in 1997 as a member of the group UP. He is currently based in Vietnam, focusing on his coffee business, while also making appearances on KBS variety shows such as “Old Reunion” and “The Logic.”

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

Photo=Lee Kyun’s personal channel