Comedian’s Brave Confession on National TV
Hey guys! So, something pretty serious but important came up in Korean entertainment news. You might know Jung Hyung-don from hit shows like ‘Infinite Challenge’ or ‘Weekly Idol’. He’s a super famous and funny comedian here. On a recent episode of a show called ‘My Golden Kids’ (요즘 육아 금쪽같은 내 새끼), he shared a really personal and scary story about his mental health journey.
He confessed that in the past, he decided to stop taking his prescribed psychiatric medication on his own, without talking to his doctor first. The result was pretty extreme: he couldn’t sleep for about four days straight.
The Dangers of Going Off Meds Alone
Jung Hyung-don described the experience as seriously disorienting. He said that because he wasn’t sleeping, his memory became unreliable and he’d find himself walking around without knowing where he was. It got so bad that he realized he had to start taking his medication again. It’s a powerful reminder of why you should never adjust prescribed meds without a doctor’s guidance!
After he resumed his medication, he said he slept so much that he even wondered if it was okay to be sleeping that much. The show’s expert, Dr. Oh Eun-young, added that severe sleep deprivation can diminish one’s sense of reality and even cause hallucinations.
A History of Openness About Mental Health
This isn’t the first time Jung Hyung-don has been open about his struggles. He’s previously taken breaks from his career, sometimes called a hiatus, due to anxiety and panic disorders, and the public has always been really supportive. He’s one of the few major celebrities in Korea who has consistently talked about mental health, which is still a bit of a taboo topic here. By sharing his story, he’s helping to break down that stigma, one conversation at a time.
Why This Matters
It’s a huge deal when someone as famous as Jung Hyung-don talks about this stuff. The entertainment industry in Korea is notoriously high-pressure, and hearing a beloved star be so vulnerable is really impactful. It sends a message that it’s okay not to be okay and, more importantly, that seeking and sticking with professional help is crucial. We’re all just glad he’s doing better now and is brave enough to share his experience to help others.
