Kim Jong Kook's Vertigo: Inner Ear Disorder Explained

Singer and broadcaster Kim Jong-kook confessed that he is battling vestibular neuritis, suffering from severe dizziness. In a video posted on his YouTube channel 'Gym Jong Kook' on the 27th, Kim Jong-kook revealed his health condition, stating, "Recently, I've been so sick that even talking has been difficult." Vestibular neuritis is a condition where inflammation occurs in the vestibular organs inside the ear, causing severe dizziness and nausea.

Kim Jong-kook attributed the cause of his illness to overwork and stress from a busy schedule that involved traveling to four countries in one month. Regarding his symptoms, he expressed his extreme suffering, saying, "​I lost my sense of balance and the world was spinning, I couldn't eat or drink anything for two days, and even when lying down, I felt like I was constantly spinning."

Despite it being less than a week since the onset of his illness, Kim Jong-kook showed his determination to continue working even while recovering. He explained, "​Even if I'm dizzy and struggling, I have to move. By staying active, the vestibular organs will find their own balance, and moving will help me recover faster." He added that his manager is currently driving for him.

Previously, on the SBS entertainment program 'Running Man' aired on the 15th, Kim Jong-kook appeared being supported by his colleague Haha, announcing his health issues by saying, "My sense of balance has been thrown off due to an issue with my inner ear." At the time, Yoo Jae-suk expressed concern about him pushing through with filming, and Kim Jong-kook lightened the mood with a joke that he would be fine in about a week, referencing his mother's words.