Sechs Kies' Ko Ji-yong looks healthier with fuller face

Ko Ji-yong, a former member of Sechs Kies, has shared an update showing a much healthier appearance. Having previously caused concern among fans due to looking excessively thin, he brought joy to followers by revealing a face with fuller cheeks for the first time in a while.

On the 16th, Ko posted photos on his SNS with the caption, "Weekend lunch with Sang-hyuk, Hong-gyu, and Sung-wook, who successfully finished their concert."

The released photos capture Ko spending time having a meal with Choi Sung-wook, Hong-gyu, and Kim Sang-hyuk. The four men looked into the camera together, taking a selfie in a relaxed atmosphere.

Most notably, Ko's face drew significant attention. With noticeably fuller cheeks than before, he projected a much more stable and healthy impression. Compared to the time when his excessively thin appearance caused concern among fans, a significant physical change is evident.

Ko had previously been swept up in rumors regarding his health as his emaciated appearance was revealed. At that time, he personally explained his health status, stating, "I was hospitalized because my liver enzyme levels rose acutely. It was almost at the stage of liver cirrhosis."

As he has been focusing on recovering his health since then, this recent update is even more welcomed by fans.

In particular, these photos draw interest because they are being shared after he announced changes in his personal life. Ko recently announced via SNS that he had divorced his wife, Heo Yang-im. The couple married in 2013 and had a son, Seung-jae, in 2014; it was reported that Heo Yang-im was granted custody of Seung-jae.

The Ko family once appeared on the KBS 2TV variety program "The Return of Superman," showing a familiar family image to the public. They received much love, especially while sharing daily life with their son, Seung-jae.

However, as time passed, the family structure underwent a change. After undergoing the major life change of divorce, Ko, who has set out on his own, has shown a slice of his new daily life by revealing himself spending comfortable moments with long-time acquaintances.

Above all, fans' interest is focused on his physical transformation. Moving away from the thin face that once made people worry about his health, his moderately fuller appearance suggests a much more relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, at least in the photos.

Having transitioned from Sechs Kies activities to working as a businessman, Ko has navigated various changes, including family and health issues. As he now builds a new life at his own pace, his simple daily life spent with old friends is being delivered to fans as a warm update.