Actress Um Ji-won was diagnosed with a complex fracture of her ankle and underwent emergency surgery due to an unexpected accident during her trip to Japan.
On the 5th, a video was posted on Um Ji-won's YouTube channel detailing the circumstances of the accident she experienced while traveling and the process of her emergency return and surgery. According to the released content, Um Ji-won suffered a serious injury to her ankle while staying in Japan last month and rushed back home to undergo surgery.
Um Ji-won clarified the circumstances of the accident, stating, "I was not injured during skiing or leisure activities." She explained, "My shoe got caught in a manhole, and while my foot was fixed in place, my body turned, causing the ankle bone to be completely shattered." It was reported that a detailed examination revealed that both the large and small bones were broken, and the condition was severe enough that the bone was shattered into pieces, causing shock.
After returning home, Um Ji-won underwent a major surgery that lasted about 2 hours and shed tears of relief upon hearing from the medical staff that the surgery went well. She reassured fans who were shocked, saying, "I am currently recovering smoothly, so you don’t need to worry too much."
Um Ji-won expressed her determination to share her healthy return through the rehabilitation process. Fans and colleagues have been sending their support following the sudden news of Um Ji-won's injury, known for her thorough self-management.
The full video containing the situation during Um Ji-won's accident and her feelings after the surgery can be found on her official YouTube channel.
