It has been revealed that actor
Kim Bum (22) has been suffering from degenerative arthritis. A representative of his management agency stated, “
Ever since his drastic weight loss, Kim Bum has been suffering from knee arthritis.” Kim Bum had lost 11kg (~25 pounds) for his latest role in drama,
JTBC’s “
Padam Padam…The Sound of His and Her Heartbeats.”
During the drama’s press conference last November, Kim Bum revealed, “
I lost 11kg for my role in the series. The character that I was to play wasn’t the type who had any excess body fat. Therefore, I started working out before we began filming.”
To get into character, Kim Bum went through a rigorous workout program. Additionally, he was involved in a car accident in 2009 and suffered some minor injuries. The culmination of the excessive exercise, drastic weight loss, and past accidents most likely factored into Kim Bum’s current condition.
A source close to Kim Bum expressed, “
We’re worried because he’s been diagnosed with arthritis at a young age. We will be extra careful and attentive with his treatment.”
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