Taken to the Hospital - Stitched, These 7 Korean Actors and Actresses Have Experienced Injuries While Filming

Kapanlagi.com - Experiencing injuries while filming has become a risk of the job that artists have to endure. Like Korean drama artists, who may appear easy but actually face many challenges during filming. Some even have to be taken to the hospital and treated for a while due to injuries. Of course, actors and actresses who experience injuries have to accept the reality of getting injured on set.

Sometimes, actors and actresses do not receive optimal treatment due to their busy schedules. That's why the risk of getting injured during filming has to be accepted professionally. And here are 7 Korean actors and actresses who have experienced injuries while filming, as reported from various sources.

1. Im Si Wan

Im Si Wan (credit: instagram.com/im_si_wan)

Im Si Wan, who is better known by his stage name Si Wan, is one of the Korean actors who suffered an injury while filming. It is known that during the injury, Si Wan was acting alongside senior actor Kwak Do Won in the movie THE ATTORNEY. On a variety show called KNOWING BROTHERS, actor Kwak Do Won shared his story of how he caused actor Im Si Wan to get injured.

The senior actor said that Si Wan's face is very small and there is no place to hit him. When Si Wan was hit in the face during a scene, he fell and the blood vessels in his eyes burst. After that scene, both of Si Wan's eyes turned red and his face swelled up due to the punch. Actor Kwak Do Won, who knew about this, cried and felt guilty because the next day Si Wan had to perform in a concert.

Si Wan is an active member of the boyband ZE:A, also known as Children of Empire. However, this did not hinder Si Wan in his concert. He said that he could use the privileges of being an idol by wearing sunglasses on stage. Si Wan's thoughtful response touched actor Kwak Do Won and made him consider Si Wan as a very professional actor.

2. Choi Jin Hyuk

Choi Jin Hyuk (credit: instagram.com/real_jinhyuk)

Korean actor and actress who experienced injuries during other shoots include Choi Jin Hyuk. The handsome actor, famous for his roles in the dramas GU FAMILY BOOK and THE HEIRS, once suffered an injury while filming the drama THE LAST EMPRESS in 2018.

During the filming of an action scene, actor Choi Jin Hyuk was injured above one of his eyes for about 6 to 7 centimeters. As a result of the accident, the actor had to be rushed to the hospital and received 30 stitches on his face. Despite the accident, the handsome actor Choi Jin Hyuk continued his activities as an actor. Currently, he is involved in a new drama project titled RUGAL, which has been airing since March 2020 with 16 episodes.

3. Lee Seung Gi

Lee Seung Gi (credit: instagram.com/leeseunggi.official)

Lee Seung Gi, who is a talented actor, singer, and host from South Korea, is also among the actors and actresses who have experienced injuries during filming. The handsome actor, born in 1987, suffered an injury while shooting the drama YOU'RE ALL SURROUNDED in 2014.

Lee Seung-gi suffered an injury to his eye when he was accidentally stabbed by a prop knife. Although his eye was not severely damaged, his anterior cornea was affected. He was immediately taken to the hospital and received emergency treatment. However, this injury did not make the talented actor afraid to perform action scenes in films or dramas again.

It is known that after the injury, Lee Seung Gi was still enthusiastic about returning to the filming location and continuing the shoot. In addition, his latest drama VAGABOND (2019) also includes many action scenes. And of course, these scenes were performed by Lee Seung Gi himself without using a stunt double. Wow, he is truly professional and brave, KLovers. Seung Gi Oppa.

4. Kim So Hyun

Kim So Hyun (credit: instagram.com/wow_kimsohyun)

South Korean actress, host, and model Kim So-hyun also experienced an injury while filming. In the drama THE TALE OF NOKDU (2019), there was a scene where Kim So Hyun got injured. It was confirmed by Kim So Hyun's agency that she got injured while riding a horse and falling.

Not wanting to worry her fans, Kim So Hyun was immediately taken to the nearest hospital for a medical examination, and no problems were found. The filming process was temporarily canceled and rescheduled after ensuring that Kim So Hyun was in good condition. Kim So Hyun's efforts were not in vain, as the drama THE TALE OF NOKDU was warmly welcomed by Korean drama fans.

5. Song Joong Ki

Song Joong Ki (credit: instagram.com/songjongkionly)

Song Joong Ki who is an actor, model, and host from Korea, also experienced an injury while filming the drama DESCENDANTS OF THE SUN, KLovers. In episodes 14 and 16, Song Jong Ki's hand can be seen wrapped in bandages and casts. And it turns out that the bandages were not just props, but an actual injury that Song Joong Ki was experiencing.

He suffered an injury while filming an action scene, which resulted in a broken right arm due to ligament rupture. The actor required 8 weeks to recover from the injury. This also happened because Song Joong Ki requested the director to let him perform the action scenes himself without a stunt double.

And of course, Song Joong Ki's efforts paid off well, the dangerous scenes he performed himself turned out to be very good, even though the actor had to endure an injury.

6. Shin Sung Rok

Shin Sung Rok (credit: instagram.com/p/B20uksrF9tm)

The Korean actor who suffered an injury during the next filming is Shin Sung Rok. Born in 1982, this actor has starred in many famous dramas and TV series such as MY LOVE FROM THE STAR and VAGABOND. And of course, an unfortunate thing happened, where Shin Sung Rok got injured on the filming location. It turns out he got injured in the same drama as actor Choi Jin Hyuk, which is THE LAST EMPRESS.

Unlike actor Choi Jin Hyuk who got injured in the facial area, Shin Sung Rok got injured in his leg. He suffered a broken toe and had to undergo immediate surgery. Of course, the drama was delayed until Shin Sung Rok recovered.

7. IU

IU (credit: instagram.com/dlwlrma)

Lee Ji-eun or commonly known as IU is a talented singer, composer, actress, guitarist, dancer, and presenter from South Korea. She is also one of the actors and actresses who experienced injuries during filming. IU suffered an injury while being a guest on a variety show. At that time, all the cast members including IU had to jump into a swimming pool. Unexpectedly, the beautiful and petite actress couldn't swim and almost drowned.

Fortunately, the show's team immediately rushed to save IU. At that moment, IU was seen trying to keep her head above the water, but her body appeared stiff. The singer of the song Good Day thought she could swim, but at that time she couldn't overcome her fear of water and her body became stiff. Because of this incident, IU became very afraid of water and trembled every time she thought about drowning.

Those are the 7 actors and actresses who experienced injuries on set. Despite experiencing unfortunate events, they still remain enthusiastic about their work and continue to entertain their fans even in injured conditions.

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