Unexpected! This is about the facts of Oh Jung Se, the actor of Sang Tae in the drama IT'S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY, Suffering from a Serious Illness

Kapanlagi.com - Currently, the Korean drama IT'S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY is being widely discussed, especially in Indonesia. Each episode of the drama always provides something interesting for the viewers.

Of course, the actors are also not exempt from the viewers' attention in the drama IT'S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY. One of them is Oh Jung Se who plays Sang Tae, a man with autism who can evoke mixed feelings in the viewers with his innocence.

Not only in the drama, but Oh Jung Se actually has a serious illness that KLovers have been suffering from for a long time. What illness is that? According to various sources, here are the facts about Oh Jung Se and the illness he has. Let's check it out.

1. Debut in 2001

Oh Jung Se (credit: prain.com)

The first fact about Oh Jung Se is that he debuted as an actor in 2001. Oh Jung Se made his debut in feature films, and only started appearing in dramas in 2006. From 2001 to 2020, Oh Jung Se has appeared in 64 feature films and 26 dramas.

With the many films and dramas he has played in, it is no wonder that Oh Jung Se is very skilled at portraying his characters. One of them is in the drama IT'S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY, where he plays a man with autism.

2. Married to First Love

Oh Jung Se (credit: twitter.com/CJnDrama)

The next fact about Oh Jung Se is that he married his first love in 2006. An Hee Seon is the name of Oh Jung Se's wife, and she is his first love.

In a Korean show called HAPPY TOGETHER, Oh Jung Se said that he had liked his wife since 6th grade. At that time, Oh Jung Se and his wife were first introduced and became study group friends.

They never expected that they would end up dating for 19 years and getting married in 2006. In their marriage, Oh Jung Se and his wife have a son and a daughter.

3. Having Prosopagnosia Disease

Oh Jung Se (credit: prain.com)

Besides, there is a painful fact about Oh Jung Se, who apparently suffers from prosopagnosia disease. This disease is a condition that causes the affected person to be unable to recognize the face of someone, even their own face.

Usually, this disease occurs due to severe brain damage or can be inherited. Because of the prosopagnosia disease he has, Oh Jung Se once couldn't recognize his own child's face at all. He also has difficulty recognizing the faces of famous celebrities in Korea.

That's why Oh Jung Se has requested that if people see him on the street and he doesn't greet them, it's not because he doesn't want to greet them, but because of the disease he suffers from. This prosopagnosia disease has also been portrayed in the dramas THE BEAUTY INSIDE and RICH MAN, POOR WOMAN, showing the difficulties faced by prosopagnosia patients in living their lives.

4. Stay Strong

Oh Jung Se (credit: isplus; credit: Special)

And the last fact about Oh Jung Se is, despite having a fairly serious illness that can make his work in the Korean entertainment industry difficult. But Oh Jung Se remains enthusiastic about his work. In fact, he is very successful now, and his name is becoming more famous among international drama fans.

And of course, this is because of his extraordinary efforts and hard work in delving into his roles. Even Oh Jung Se said that he couldn't really recognize the actors and actresses he worked with. But even so, he can still play each character exceptionally well.

5. Drama Characters

Oh Jung Se (credit: twitter.com/CJnDrama; credit: KBS2 TV; credit: twitter.com/jtbclove)

Here are some popular drama characters that Oh Jung Se has played epically. And these characters are from the dramas, PLUS NINE BOYS in 2014, THE LOVERS in 2015, THE VAMPIRE DETECTIVE in 2016, TOUCH YOUR HEART in 2019, WHEN THE CAMELLIA BLOOMS in 2019, HOT STOVE LEAGUE in 2019.

Then the phenomenal drama IT'S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY in 2020, and THE GOOD DETECTIVE in 2020. In 2014, Oh Jung Se also amazed the audience with his acting as a cameo in the drama MISAENG.

Those are some interesting facts about Oh Jung Se, who played Sang Tae in the drama IT'S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY. Despite his shortcomings, he never gives up on his career and continues to strive until he succeeds and becomes more recognized. His acting talent is not only acknowledged by Korean viewers but also international viewers.

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