Dentist Jeong Han-wool, husband of Lee Yoon-ji, sparks concern with eye patch photo

Jeong Han-wool, a dentist and the husband of actress Lee Yoon-ji, sparked concern among fans after revealing his recent status following surgery for a stye.

On the 1st, Jeong posted a photo on his SNS with the brief caption, "Broken Scholar Jeong. Occupational disease."

In the photo, Jeong is seen wearing medical scrubs and staring at the camera with one eye covered by a large eye patch. Unlike his usual bright, smiling self, the image captured a somewhat haggard appearance immediately following the procedure, drawing significant attention from fans.

While the photo alone piqued curiosity, Jeong explained that he underwent an excision procedure due to a stye. As it was revealed that he required surgical treatment for eyelid inflammation, many have offered their support.

His mention of "occupational disease" also drew interest. Dentists often use microscopes or magnifying loupes for long periods during precise procedures, frequently maintaining a fixed posture while focusing on a patient's oral cavity. Consequently, many medical professionals are known to suffer from eye fatigue and dry eye symptoms.

Upon hearing the news, acquaintances and fans left warm messages of support in the comments, including, "I hope you recover quickly," "You are going through a lot wearing an eye patch in this hot weather," "Please don't overdo it and get plenty of rest," and "I am rooting for your speedy return to good health."

Jeong has frequently garnered interest by sharing glimpses of his daily life with his family and his more personal side outside the clinic via SNS.

Lee married Jeong in 2014. The couple has two daughters: Ra-ni, born in 2015, and Soul, born in 2020. They earned much affection from viewers by showcasing their realistic yet harmonious family life on programs such as the SBS variety show "Same Bed, Different Dreams 2: You Are My Destiny."

While Lee continues her acting career and Jeong remains active in his dental practice, the couple continues to connect with fans by naturally sharing stories of their family life on SNS. Although this recent update brought unexpected concern due to the news of his surgery, many are voicing their wishes for his swift recovery.