Korean Wave star Bae Yong-joon advised by doctors to take rest

SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Yonhap) -- Korean Wave star Bae Yong-joon has been advised by
doctors to drastically cut short his schedule and take rest to restore his health
from extreme fatigue and stress, his management agency said Sunday.
Bae, 37, returned home from Japan Friday ahead of schedule after showing severe
symptoms of fatigue and stress. He originally had been scheduled to stay in Japan
until Monday for a series of promotional events.
"His health has deteriorated and needs rest," an official at his management
agency, BOF, said, disclosing that his blood pressure and blood sugar levels have
fallen sharply.
The official said, however, that the actor was not in serious condition.
Bae was forced to spend some time in hospital in September after complaining of
severe fatigue and stress. He at that time reportedly lost as much as 10
kilograms after working hard over the past year on a book that looks into beauty
of South Korean culture.
After being discharged from the hospital, Bae flew to Japan early last week to
promote his book and an animated version of the popular South Korean TV drama
"Winter Sonata" starring himself.
Bae rose to stardom in neighboring Asian countries, including Japan, for his lead
role in "Winter Sonata," a drama about star-crossed lovers. Since then, he has
gained unprecedented popularity in the region.
sooyeon@yna.co.kr
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