South Korean comedian and Running Man Cast member Yang Se Chan shared two of the most difficult experiences of his life, revealing that he once narrowly survived a severe electric shock and has been battling thyroid cancer for more than a decade. His sincere confessions touched many fans, who praised his resilience and positive attitude despite years of health problems.
According to The Chosun Ilbo on July 18, Yang Se Chan appeared as a guest on the YouTube channel Giyu TVwhere he spoke publicly for the first time about an accident that nearly cost him his life.
Recalling the terrifying incident, the 1986-born entertainer said: “I stuck a pair of chopsticks into an electrical outlet. People usually think it would just make the sound of a spark, right? But in my case, there was a loud pop, followed by an explosion. After that, I don’t remember anything.”
When asked if he had suffered any serious injuries, Yang admitted he had little memory of what happened after the explosion. “I only know that I lost consciousness” he said. “The fear of that experience has stayed with me ever since. Even now, I’m afraid to plug anything into an electrical outlet.”
Yang Se Chan had already spoken about another major challenge in his life during an appearance on Problematic child at homewhere he revealed that he has been living with papillary thyroid cancer for more than 10 years. Although he has received treatment, he continues to take medications to manage the condition.
The comedian explained that the disease was first discovered during a routine health exam in 2013. “I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer more than 10 years ago,” he recalled. “At the time, several comedians and I went for a medical checkup together. I was rehearsing Comedy Big League when the hospital called with the results. I didn’t even have time to feel sad. My fellow comedians encouraged me and helped me stay strong.
Yang also shared that persistent fatigue was one of the warning signs she experienced before her diagnosis. “There was one time I slept for 10 hours straight before work, but I still couldn’t stop yawning,” he said. “That was my body’s way of telling me something was wrong.”
His revelation about living with thyroid cancer quickly became a widely discussed topic on Korean social media, with many fans expressing hope that one day he will fully recover and no longer need medication.
Born in 1986, Yang Se Chan entered the entertainment industry at the age of 19. He first gained recognition through the comedy program People looking for a laugh before building his reputation on the hit sketch show Comedy Big League.
In April 2017, he joined SBS’s long-running variety show Running Man as an official cast member, a role that significantly increased his popularity across Asia. Furthermore Running Manhe has become a familiar face on numerous Korean variety programs.
Over the years, Yang Se Chan has continued to entertain audiences with his humor and optimism, maintaining a positive attitude and quietly managing his long-term battle with thyroid cancer. Her recent revelations have given fans a deeper look into the struggles she overcame behind the scenes.
Sources: kenh14
