There’s been a lot of questions and misinformation regarding about YanAn’s health and here are some clarifications.
1. YanAn shared on a livestream on July 2025 that he will be undergoing a minor surgery to get a tumor removed on his head. It was NOT a brain tumor so there was no brain surgery involved. YanAn clarified on his Weibo posts that it is a minor minor minor (yes, he said minor three times to emphasize it) operation and that headlines had exaggerated the situation. 2. It was never clear when Yanan had his surgery. But within a month after, through photos he has shared, fans have noticed him wearing hats and a bandana probably to hide the stitches or surgical wound. But there was never a confirmation as to the specific date when he had his surgery. 3. During this live, he said his recovery won’t be long but he would be “out of sight” for only a few days. After full recovery, he will be resuming his work as an actor. 4. From August 2025 to November 2025, YanAn had a variety show and some brand endorsements, magazine photoshoots, music festivals while keeping to his word that his “acting work” was on hold. 5. Recently, from the previous months, fans have noticed that YanAn looked thinner and appeared to have lost weight. Some fans “speculated” that he was doing it for his drama role and some fans “speculated” that it is health related. 6. YanAn indeed took a few hiatuses over the course of his Kpop career. The first hiatus took place in 2017 after he injured his hand during practice, he required surgery at the time and still has a scar to this day. He then took another hiatus in the summer of 2018, followed by a longer one from 2019-2020. It is important to clarify that YanAn himself has never specified the nature of his medical issues, but it has been implied - again, never confirmed - that these were mental health related. 7. On February 13, YanAn felt pain and discomfort during filming for a drama and was brought to the hospital for medical evaluation. The next day, YanAn felt unwell again and was again brought to the hospital. As per an official statement of his studio, after two trips to the hospital, YanAn’s vital signs are normal and stable. Hence, he was able to continue filming. They also specifically mentioned that YanAn himself wishes to continue filming while also putting in precautions with the crew and his studio. Regular check ups are arranged and his health condition is closely being monitored.
We are all very worried about YanAn and wishes he prioritizes his health above all else but please remember that speculations and assumptions are not facts. Nobody knows for sure why he was losing weight. Nobody knows for sure if any of his medical conditions from the past and the present are related or not. It’s important to be very honest about this and how fans - especially overseas fans - are painting him through lack of real information. While good intentioned, misinformation is still misinformation which benefits no one and only causes panic and anxiety among his fans and casual passerby. None of YanAn’s achievements over the last year have been properly recognised because people have been misinformed that he is on the verge of death when he filmed a whole drama, a variety show, had various endorsements, released solo music, performed his music at a music festival, has been cast in his first male lead role and closed the year with a special performance on NYE. When sharing information about YanAn’s health, or any actor for that matter, please stick to the facts only. Anyone can share their opinions, observations but please don’t share these as facts.
Please continue to pray that his health remains stable. And lastly, please trust YanAn’s words and decision.
1. YanAn shared on a livestream on July 2025 that he will be undergoing a minor surgery to get a tumor removed on his head. It was NOT a brain tumor so there was no brain surgery involved. YanAn clarified on his Weibo posts that it is a minor minor minor (yes, he said minor three times to emphasize it) operation and that headlines had exaggerated the situation.
2. It was never clear when Yanan had his surgery. But within a month after, through photos he has shared, fans have noticed him wearing hats and a bandana probably to hide the stitches or surgical wound. But there was never a confirmation as to the specific date when he had his surgery.
3. During this live, he said his recovery won’t be long but he would be “out of sight” for only a few days. After full recovery, he will be resuming his work as an actor.
4. From August 2025 to November 2025, YanAn had a variety show and some brand endorsements, magazine photoshoots, music festivals while keeping to his word that his “acting work” was on hold.
5. Recently, from the previous months, fans have noticed that YanAn looked thinner and appeared to have lost weight. Some fans “speculated” that he was doing it for his drama role and some fans “speculated” that it is health related.
6. YanAn indeed took a few hiatuses over the course of his Kpop career. The first hiatus took place in 2017 after he injured his hand during practice, he required surgery at the time and still has a scar to this day. He then took another hiatus in the summer of 2018, followed by a longer one from 2019-2020. It is important to clarify that YanAn himself has never specified the nature of his medical issues, but it has been implied - again, never confirmed - that these were mental health related.
7. On February 13, YanAn felt pain and discomfort during filming for a drama and was brought to the hospital for medical evaluation. The next day, YanAn felt unwell again and was again brought to the hospital. As per an official statement of his studio, after two trips to the hospital, YanAn’s vital signs are normal and stable. Hence, he was able to continue filming. They also specifically mentioned that YanAn himself wishes to continue filming while also putting in precautions with the crew and his studio. Regular check ups are arranged and his health condition is closely being monitored.
We are all very worried about YanAn and wishes he prioritizes his health above all else but please remember that speculations and assumptions are not facts. Nobody knows for sure why he was losing weight. Nobody knows for sure if any of his medical conditions from the past and the present are related or not. It’s important to be very honest about this and how fans - especially overseas fans - are painting him through lack of real information. While good intentioned, misinformation is still misinformation which benefits no one and only causes panic and anxiety among his fans and casual passerby. None of YanAn’s achievements over the last year have been properly recognised because people have been misinformed that he is on the verge of death when he filmed a whole drama, a variety show, had various endorsements, released solo music, performed his music at a music festival, has been cast in his first male lead role and closed the year with a special performance on NYE. When sharing information about YanAn’s health, or any actor for that matter, please stick to the facts only. Anyone can share their opinions, observations but please don’t share these as facts.
Please continue to pray that his health remains stable. And lastly, please trust YanAn’s words and decision.