Original Flower Boy Click-B's Oh Jong-hyuk's Downfall: "Esophagus Melted and Blisters Spread Across My Body"

Actor Oh Jong-hyuk, from the group Click-B, reveals his long-standing skin concerns. For him, who was once loved as an original "flower boy" idol, there is a painful past involving not only acne scars but also esophageal ulcers, a sudden spike in liver enzymes, and blisters that spread across his entire body. As his confession that the medication he took to solve skin problems led to unexpected health deterioration draws attention again, interest is also focusing on the burden of appearance management and the dangers that incorrect health information can cause.

In the 11th episode of Channel A's "Beauty Clinic Touch Me," airing at 8 PM on the 9th, Oh Jong-hyuk appears as the program's first male protagonist. In the released preview, Oh Jong-hyuk revealed acne scars remaining in various places on his face. Unlike his past, where he was loved for his brilliant visuals on stage, he drew viewers' attention by revealing the reality of having struggled with skin problems for a long time.

Oh Jong-hyuk had been managing his skin in his own way, referring to information he encountered on SNS. However, it was pointed out that his habits, such as applying thick makeup to hide scars and washing his face in an inappropriate manner, actually acted as factors that worsened his skin condition. It was as if his efforts to hide skin flaws fell into a vicious cycle that instead gave birth to other concerns. In this broadcast, the process of checking his skin condition and improving his lifestyle habits is scheduled to be revealed.

The reason Oh Jong-hyuk's skin concerns feel even more regrettable is due to the serious health problems he experienced in the past. He appeared on MBC every1's "Video Star" in 2019 and shared the story of how he suffered from esophageal ulcers while trying to treat skin troubles. He explained that when acne appeared on his skin due to busy activities at the time, he took pills prescribed by a dermatologist, and the start of the problem was swallowing the medicine after drinking only a little water just before falling asleep.

Oh Jong-hyuk recalled the time, saying, "I woke up the next day and felt like I had indigestion continuously." Although the abnormal symptoms continued, he had to carry out his schedule, so he endured the pain for more than a week, and eventually collapsed from exhaustion after finishing a concert. The result confirmed at the hospital was esophageal ulcers. He stated, "They said the pill stuck to my esophagus and melted the esophagus," and revealed that he received inpatient treatment for a month and a half.

The pain did not end there. Oh Jong-hyuk confessed that he used additional medication during the subsequent treatment process, and his liver enzyme levels soared to 800. He continued, "As a side effect, blisters appeared all over my body, and since then, my skin has not recovered," adding, "My constitution changed at that time." It is an explanation that the attempt to solve skin troubles led to long-lasting skin concerns. However, it is difficult to specifically judge the medical causality between the types of drugs used at the time and each side effect based only on the disclosed statements.

In this broadcast, Oh Jong-hyuk will undertake customized skin management and lifestyle habit improvement for about 8 weeks. It is said that he later appeared in the studio with a changed appearance and received cheers from the cast. Interest is gathering in what kind of changes will appear, as he goes beyond simply hiding scars on the skin surface and checks the management habits he has repeated for a long time. However, since the response to treatment for skin scars can vary depending on the cause, depth, and skin condition, it cannot be seen that the changes revealed in the broadcast will appear the same for everyone.

Oh Jong-hyuk's case also shows how much of a burden appearance management can be for celebrities who receive public attention. Skin trouble is a common concern, but in a profession that stands before the camera, even small flaws can be regarded as problems that must be hidden. If one changes their own management methods based on information encountered online or repeats unverified methods, there is a possibility of worsening the condition instead. In particular, it is important to follow the dosage and precautions for medicines, and if pain or abnormal symptoms appear after taking them, one should receive medical treatment from medical staff rather than arbitrarily enduring it.

Oh Jong-hyuk, who debuted as part of the group Click-B in 1999, gained popularity with his outstanding looks and stage charm, and subsequently expanded his field of activity as an actor, performing in various fields such as musicals and broadcasting. The fact that there were long-standing skin concerns and health difficulties behind the brilliant image familiar to the public is expected to be highlighted again through this broadcast. Interest is focused on what kind of changes Oh Jong-hyuk will show during the 8-week management process and how he will face the skin concerns that have tormented him for a long time.

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