INFINITE‘s Nam Woo-hyun is all set to mark his solo debut with the album ‘Whitree’. Interestingly, this venture marks his comeback after recovering from a rare cancer. Having successfully undergone surgery and treatment for a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), Woo-hyun is all set to charm fans like never before.
In a recent interview with The Korea Times, the 32-year-old singer opened up about his health scare and shared, “GIST is an extremely rare form of cancer, which is known to affect only 10 out of 1 million people.In my case, the urgency of surgery was non-negotiable, so I quickly held my fan events and performances in January and February before undergoing surgery. I later realized that the scale was more extensive than I had thought. After the surgery, I had to refrain from drinking water for almost three weeks and got a 20-centimeter scar on my stomach. I even had to attach a blood bag. In addition to the support from my parents, the elderly whom I encountered at the hospital offered tremendous encouragement to me. The nurses, in their caring manner, also inspired me to recover, release new music and pursue my passion as a singer.”
Having battled the rare condition, Nam is enthused about his comeback, even when he cannot perform they way he did before. The singer further noted, “I feel as if I were reborn after the surgery. My thoughts have deepened and I’ve achieved musical maturity. My first album following my battle against cancer encapsulates much of this journey. For those who are facing hardships in their lives, I hope my music can serve as a source of courage, inspiring them to overcome challenges like I did.”
Stating how the condition has impacted his career, Woohyun added, “My doctor told me that I might not be able to regain my past singing ability. My musical journey has become four to five times more challenging as I currently suffer from breathing problems when I perform. While it may seem premature to resume my musical activities, I still made a swift comeback because I couldn’t delay it any longer. I wanted to show my fans my improved state.”
Nam’s album features singles like ‘Baby Baby’, ‘Love Myself’, ‘California’ and ‘I’ll be alright’. He has composed five of the 11 songs and the track ‘I’ll be alright’ chronicles his recent battle with cancer. Speaking about the same, Nam revealed, “I wrote and composed the entire song. It embodies my sincere emotions, expressing the challenges I met this year battling the disease and grappling with diminished self-esteem. When I contemplated quitting (my job), I penned this song with the hope of uplifting anyone who listens to it. I want them to receive a message of enduring hope, even in the face of hardships and sadness.”
In a recent interview with The Korea Times, the 32-year-old singer opened up about his health scare and shared, “GIST is an extremely rare form of cancer, which is known to affect only 10 out of 1 million people.In my case, the urgency of surgery was non-negotiable, so I quickly held my fan events and performances in January and February before undergoing surgery. I later realized that the scale was more extensive than I had thought. After the surgery, I had to refrain from drinking water for almost three weeks and got a 20-centimeter scar on my stomach. I even had to attach a blood bag. In addition to the support from my parents, the elderly whom I encountered at the hospital offered tremendous encouragement to me. The nurses, in their caring manner, also inspired me to recover, release new music and pursue my passion as a singer.”
Having battled the rare condition, Nam is enthused about his comeback, even when he cannot perform they way he did before. The singer further noted, “I feel as if I were reborn after the surgery. My thoughts have deepened and I’ve achieved musical maturity. My first album following my battle against cancer encapsulates much of this journey. For those who are facing hardships in their lives, I hope my music can serve as a source of courage, inspiring them to overcome challenges like I did.”
Stating how the condition has impacted his career, Woohyun added, “My doctor told me that I might not be able to regain my past singing ability. My musical journey has become four to five times more challenging as I currently suffer from breathing problems when I perform. While it may seem premature to resume my musical activities, I still made a swift comeback because I couldn’t delay it any longer. I wanted to show my fans my improved state.”
Nam’s album features singles like ‘Baby Baby’, ‘Love Myself’, ‘California’ and ‘I’ll be alright’. He has composed five of the 11 songs and the track ‘I’ll be alright’ chronicles his recent battle with cancer. Speaking about the same, Nam revealed, “I wrote and composed the entire song. It embodies my sincere emotions, expressing the challenges I met this year battling the disease and grappling with diminished self-esteem. When I contemplated quitting (my job), I penned this song with the hope of uplifting anyone who listens to it. I want them to receive a message of enduring hope, even in the face of hardships and sadness.”
