”Sunmi's backup dancer” Cha Hyun Seung opens up about his battle with leukemia... TVXQ's Changmin and 2PM's Taecyeon also show their support

Actor Cha Hyun Seung has spoken out about his battle with leukemia.

Cha Hyun Seung, who rose to fame as a dancer for singer Sunmi, said on the 27th, "I was rushed to the hospital in early June, and my life came to a sudden halt." "Until then, I had passed all the auditions for the productions I wanted to do, all the way up to the final round, and was running toward my dreams, but the diagnosis of leukemia put a stop to everything."

He continued, "At first, it was hard even for me to accept it, and I couldn't tell anyone. Fear and confusion filled my days." He added, "Now that time has passed, I think I'm ready to speak honestly."

Cha Hyun Seung added, "I'm currently undergoing treatment and quietly fighting each day. I have a long road ahead of me, but I will definitely get through it." He continued, "My dreams and passion are still alive, and I am enduring this, looking forward to the day when I can once again stand on stage and in front of the camera."

He continued, "I'd like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who has supported me, even without realizing it," and promised, "I will definitely overcome this and come back stronger and warmer. I will practice hope today as well."

TVXQ's Changmin responded, "It was so sudden, I was shocked. Get in shape and get healthy, I'll definitely!!!" 2PM's Taecyeon said, "What does this mean? Do your best and see you in good health," KARA's Park Gyuri said, "Hyun Seung, you'll definitely get through this. I'm praying for you!" and Soyou, formerly of SISTAR, offered their support, saying, "You'll definitely get through it. Get through it and leave records in your life, one by one."

Meanwhile, Cha Hyun Seung appeared in season 1 of the Netflix variety show Escape from the Island, which aired in 2021.

He was active in Mnet's dance survival show Be Mbitious in 2022 and the Netflix variety show Physical : 100 in 2023.

Cha Hyun Seung has also ventured into acting, appearing in the Dramax X Wavve original drama 'Condemnation', which was released on the 24th.

The eight-episode series will realistically and densely portray the reality of next-generation cybercrimes, including voice phishing (vishing) and deepfakes, and will delve deeply into human emotions with suspenseful plot developments.