On June 29, actor Im Joo-hwan shared a short Instagram Story of himself on an IV drip, immediately alarming fans — especially after his earlier viral warehouse sighting at Coupang.
Along with the clip, Im wrote, "Liver, lungs, heart, kidneys — All good," assuring followers that his key health indicators were fine.
However, he candidly added, "My physical and mental condition is low." He followed up with, "Don’t worry. I’ll be okay," to calm worried fans.
Earlier this year, Im drew attention when a netizen claimed to have seen him at a Coupang logistics center in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province. Some even shared that they received his autograph. Reports that he had worked at other warehouses as well sparked a wave of support online for his hardworking daily life.
Im began his career with a sitcom in 2003 and has since appeared in numerous projects. He is currently meeting audiences on stage in the play Grooved Spines.