Confessed to Burnout, Hair Loss, and Sleep Disorder in 7 Years Since Debut… "Warned My Body Is Like a Living Corpse" ('Dayn')

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Actor Hyun Bong-sik revealed that he suffered from burnout while active in the industry, which even led to sleep disorders and hair loss.In the 43rd episode of Kim Ju-has Day & Night, which aired on the 19th, Hyun Bong-sik spoke about the burnout he experienced during his sixth or seventh year as an actor. Hyun, who is in his 13th year since debut, recalled falling into a lethargy that was difficult to explain around the time he finished filming the movie Emergency Declaration.He found it difficult to properly perform even the duties required of an actor. He revealed that there were times when he would spend time blankly, unable to memorize his lines even as filming approached. Recalling that time, Hyun said, Even when I told people around me that I was struggling, there wasnt a single person who could empathize. The only person who understood was the CEO of my agency.Health issues also arose. He suffered from sleep disorders that prevented him from falling asleep properly, and even experienced hair loss. Hyun stated that at the time, a doctor warned him, Your physical condition is like a living corpse. Subsequently, he began hair loss treatment with the help of a friend and his wife. He explained that he was able to gradually recover from burnout by spending time with hometown friends he had grown close with like brothers.There was also opposition from his family before he chose the path of an actor. He recalled that after his father passed away, when his only son headed to Seoul to become an actor, his mother opposed the move, threatening to disown him.My mother, who had been worried all along, reportedly prayed with a bowl of cold water, saying, Go fail quickly and come back down. However, when her son went down to Busan to share news of his casting after he had started appearing in projects one by one, his mothers reaction changed. According to Hyun Bong-sik, his mother asked, So, how much are you getting paid?Hyun Bong-sik, who had worked as an extra, minor character, and supporting actor, took on his first leading role in a film 12 years after his debut. He plays the role of an immature father in the movie *Your Dad*, which is scheduled for release in the second half of this year.He also noted that the film holds special significance as it is the debut work of a director with whom he had worked on an independent film about 10 years ago. Hyun Bong-sik shared his thoughts, saying, Rather than being happy that I played the lead role, I feel better about having worked on the first project of a director who has been with us for 10 years, and about the feeling that I am growing together with him.
Actor Hyun Bong-sik revealed that he suffered from burnout while active in the industry, which even led to sleep disorders and hair loss.In the 43rd episode of Kim Ju-has Day & Night, which aired on the 19th, Hyun Bong-sik spoke about the burnout he experienced during his sixth or seventh year as an actor. Hyun, who is in his 13th year since debut, recalled falling into a lethargy that was difficult to explain around the time he finished filming the movie Emergency Declaration.He found it difficult to properly perform even the duties required of an actor. He revealed that there were times when he would spend time blankly, unable to memorize his lines even as filming approached. Recalling that time, Hyun said, Even when I told people around me that I was struggling, there wasnt a single person who could empathize. The only person who understood was the CEO of my agency.Health issues also arose. He suffered from sleep disorders that prevented him from falling asleep properly, and even experienced hair loss. Hyun stated that at the time, a doctor warned him, Your physical condition is like a living corpse. Subsequently, he began hair loss treatment with the help of a friend and his wife. He explained that he was able to gradually recover from burnout by spending time with hometown friends he had grown close with like brothers.There was also opposition from his family before he chose the path of an actor. He recalled that after his father passed away, when his only son headed to Seoul to become an actor, his mother opposed the move, threatening to disown him.My mother, who had been worried all along, reportedly prayed with a bowl of cold water, saying, Go fail quickly and come back down. However, when her son went down to Busan to share news of his casting after he had started appearing in projects one by one, his mothers reaction changed. According to Hyun Bong-sik, his mother asked, So, how much are you getting paid?Hyun Bong-sik, who had worked as an extra, minor character, and supporting actor, took on his first leading role in a film 12 years after his debut. He plays the role of an immature father in the movie *Your Dad*, which is scheduled for release in the second half of this year.He also noted that the film holds special significance as it is the debut work of a director with whom he had worked on an independent film about 10 years ago. Hyun Bong-sik shared his thoughts, saying, Rather than being happy that I played the lead role, I feel better about having worked on the first project of a director who has been with us for 10 years, and about the feeling that I am growing together with him.

Actor Hyun Bong-sik revealed that he suffered from burnout while active in the industry, which even led to sleep disorders and hair loss.

In the 43rd episode of "Kim Ju-ha's Day & Night," which aired on the 19th, Hyun Bong-sik spoke about the burnout he experienced during his sixth or seventh year as an actor. Hyun, who is in his 13th year since debut, recalled falling into a lethargy that was difficult to explain around the time he finished filming the movie "Emergency Declaration."

He found it difficult to properly perform even the duties required of an actor. He revealed that there were times when he would spend time blankly, unable to memorize his lines even as filming approached. Recalling that time, Hyun said, "Even when I told people around me that I was struggling, there wasn't a single person who could empathize. The only person who understood was the CEO of my agency."

Health issues also arose. He suffered from sleep disorders that prevented him from falling asleep properly, and even experienced hair loss. Hyun stated that at the time, a doctor warned him, "Your physical condition is like a living corpse." Subsequently, he began hair loss treatment with the help of a friend and his wife. He explained that he was able to gradually recover from burnout by spending time with hometown friends he had grown close with like brothers.

There was also opposition from his family before he chose the path of an actor. He recalled that after his father passed away, when his only son headed to Seoul to become an actor, his mother opposed the move, threatening to disown him.

"My mother, who had been worried all along, reportedly prayed with a bowl of cold water, saying, 'Go fail quickly and come back down.'" However, when her son went down to Busan to share news of his casting after he had started appearing in projects one by one, his mother's reaction changed. According to Hyun Bong-sik, his mother asked, "So, how much are you getting paid?"

Hyun Bong-sik, who had worked as an extra, minor character, and supporting actor, took on his first leading role in a film 12 years after his debut. He plays the role of an immature father in the movie *Your Dad*, which is scheduled for release in the second half of this year.

He also noted that the film holds special significance as it is the debut work of a director with whom he had worked on an independent film about 10 years ago. Hyun Bong-sik shared his thoughts, saying, "Rather than being happy that I played the lead role, I feel better about having worked on the first project of a director who has been with us for 10 years, and about the feeling that I am growing together with him."