Bae Yong-jun Hospitalized with Septicemia

It has become belatedly known that top star Bae Yong-jun had been hospitalized with septicemia. Bae's agency, BOF, said that the Korean actor collapsed on September 17 because of sudden hypotension and had been hospitalized in southern Seoul. The results of examinations showed that he had the initial stage of septicemia, which was caused by his weakened immune system as a result of fatigue and stress.

"Bae Yong Joon dedicated much effort to writing his book recently. He has lost much weight over the past one year. He is receiving an IV injection and has no other symptoms," added the agency.

Bae has been busy writing a photo essay book about Korea. He has lost more than 10㎏. An event marking the publishing of his book is slated for September 22 at the National Museum of Korea. On September 29 and 30 he is to attend a promotion event for the animation version of "Winter Sonata" in Tokyo, Japan.

Bae's agency said the Korean actor had been exhausted as he had stayed up till late at night to finish his book, and had become very sensitive because of many upcoming important events in Korea and Japan, but he would hopefully be discharged from the hospital before the event marking the publishing of his book.

(Source: Kbs )