Comedian Kim Soo-yong, who suddenly collapsed on set, has been diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction and is continuing treatment.
According to Star News on November 18, after undergoing detailed examinations at Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Kim was diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction and immediately received a procedure to widen a blocked artery. He has since moved out of the intensive care unit to a regular ward, where his condition is being monitored. He is recovering faster than expected, making it possible for him to be discharged as early as November 20.
Kim’s alarming symptoms began on November 13 while filming YouTube content in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province, when he suddenly lost consciousness. Emergency aid was immediately provided at the scene, and after CPR by paramedics, he was taken to the emergency room for urgent care and managed to overcome the crisis.
In this regard, Kim’s agency, Media Lab CISO, stated, “He is currently able to communicate and is much more stable. He has no known chronic diseases and has not exhibited any special symptoms, so we are conducting further tests to identify the cause.”
After the incident, messages were revealed where he told fellow comedian Yoon Seok-joo that he “came back to life” and expressed relief. Concerns and messages of support have continued online. Some noted that his recent photo showed “earlobe crease wrinkles,” which could be a cardiovascular indicator, but experts remain cautious about drawing definitive conclusions.
Born in 1966, Kim is currently 59 years old. He debuted in the first KBS College Comedy Festival in 1991 and has consistently appeared in entertainment and web content. Recently, he has been beloved for his distinctive dry humor on the YouTube show Jo Dongari.