I wish they would just replace the actor. Not because I don't like Jisoo but I think he would feel a lot less guilt and a need to rush his recovery if he could just give up this project. It's early enough that they can do it - if they just ask for understanding from the viewers. I hate when actors have to rush their rest period....

I heard about this, and couldn't believe it, because it's so, so awful, and unexpected, and he's just so young. But I'm really, incredibly glad it wasn't cancer, and the surgery went well. Recover super fast, Jisoo <3

There is an army of noona ready to take care of Ji Soo! I have a passport, just tell me when and where and I'm on my way to nurse him back to health.

On a serious note, I'm glad that it's not bone cancer and I hope he recovers well.

I was very excited to keep seeing him in Fantastic but i rather have him healed 100%..... Ji soo FIGHTING!!!!!

I think my heart literally stopped for a moment when I read "cancer", but I'm just so relieved it's not that. I hope he recovers soon and well and that he doesn't rush it. I also think it would be better to replace him in Fantastic; it makes more sense in my opinion.

Get better soon, Ji-soo, but don't hurt yourself further to get better, either! Fighting!

My 12 year old son had acute osteomyelitis in his spine 2 years ago. It took 9 months of antibiotics, both oral and IV to get rid of it. I can't imagine doing that with an actors schedule.

It's sad news that he's sick and enough even to have needed surgery, but honestly feel like this post is mostly good news - imagine having feared cancer then finding out it's not + the surgery went well + the production crew seem much more understanding than is often the case.

I hope Ji Soo recovers soon, but without feeling or being pressured. Rest well!

I got a sudden rush of emotions, firstly so so worried since you mentioned cancer. Then when inflammation was the diagnosis I felt so glad. Of course it's best if Jisoo is healthy but it's good to know it isn't as bad as what was initially considered.

In a way I've felt he's been working too hard which could lead to burn out. It's sad he's had to take a break through this method, but I do hope he has swift recovery and we get to see him back on screen again!

Jisooooooo
This is heartbreaking! He looks healthy as a horse, how can he fall ill this bad. He must have had quite a scare, poor thing. Wishing him a quick recovery. Fighting Jisooya!

I'm so sad to hear about that.
He is such a lovely and cheerful kid. And definitely way too young to bear that kind of pain. (Not that anyone should be prepared for this, mind you). At least i'm grateful it's not cancer, but even ""minor"" disease like this is difficult to recover from. I wish him all the best, and wish him to be able to fulfill his engagements if he wants too, or to rest if he prefers... If he van have the choice.
Cheers up beanies

I think the cancer thing scared us all. I am so glad it is not that. Frankly, I just want him to rest well and get better. The drama will be fine.

Don't scare me please!!!!!
I honestly just had a mental breakdown when I saw the cancer part and I bursted out crying.
I'm just so thankful to God that it's not cancer. Jisoo himnae!
All of us will be praying for your speedy recovery.

TB, next time please write the good/better new before the bad one. No jokes, when I say that I just cried my eyes out cause I thought he had cancer. Okay maybe I'm at fault for not reading the whole thing before jumping into the conclusion but please my heart can't it ?

Damn! i freaked out a little when i read cancer but so so relieved that it is not ... Still a surgery is no joke and i hope he is better now. Get well soon!

And honestly i wished the production had just written his role off rather than accommodating him. For the simple reason that i feel agencies push actors back into work without regard for their health like it just recently happened. Health is the most important. Jisoo Fighting!!!

It seemed like Ji Soo was in so many dramas all at once!
Thank God it wasn't cancer. Sometimes you have to slow down and listen to your body especially when he was having leg pains. Thank goodness he was able to have surgery in time before it got worse.
I really like him, but health is most important!!
Hope Ji Soo has a speedy recovery so he can come back as a lead in his next endeavor!
Get Well Soon!

I was in near tears when I first read about this on another site. I felt attached to JiSoo after seeing his dramas and it's like it was my little bro who was sent to the hospital. The other article I wrote had the translated statement of his company's president regarding his situation, and I read it oh-so-slowly that my breath hitched when he mentioned that the doctors first suspected it was cancer. Not cancer! Thank gods it's not but that doesn't mean that my heart is not hurting for this kid. I think it's the worst time to get sick, too. Not right now that he is already starting to gain more recognition, and various roles are already at his feet. I'm even planning to start on Fantastic just for him. OTL.

But I'm praying for his recovery, and whatever they do to his character on Fantastic is not really important to me right now. As long as he'll get out of this okay, it'll be fine. He's still young and Noonas like me will be waiting for his comeback, anyway. Ji Soo, fighting!

Holy....I'm just coming from the W finale and am still a mess, then read the word cancer, gasped aloud and held my breath for a good 10 seconds while continuing reading and probably let out the biggest sigh of relief after that paragraph.

I hope he recovers well and tbh I couldn't care less about the drama at the moment, his health is the most important.

I felt a chill down my spine when I read the word cancer. Thankfully it's not life threatening. I don't care for his drama whatsoever, because right now, all he needs is rest and time to heal. The production can do what they want but I hope their decision doesn't force Ji Soo to rush back to sets. That's really such a no-no.

Poor baby :(

Get well soon, Ji Soo. He has been literally working non-stop. On a side note, "Lee Jun Ki's Moon Lovers:Scarlet Heart Ryeo". Now, that's funny since there are so many actors together headlining the drama.

I froze in my seat for a minute when I saw the word cancer and was so glad when I read afterwards that it isn't. Poor boy's been working non-stop since last year that his body couldn't handle it anymore. Dang, I was really looking forward to his storyline with Park Si Yeon but I think it would be best for them to write off his character and have a new guy come in for Sul. Ji Soo needs to have complete rest for at least a couple of months to recover. He won't be able to relax if his mind's still thinking about the project. Many more opportunities will come so he should just take this time to have that break he deserves for all the work he's put out in the past couple of months.

I heard the news earlier today and was so saddened and shocked that our puppy had to go through this. =( I'm just glad that his agency and the Fantastic team seem to be so supportive. Health is always the priority and it's a relief that he could undergo surgery immediately. Wishing Jisoo a speedy discovery!! Even if they have to rewrite his role in Fantastic to end his screen time there, I'm still thankful that he was a part of this production and there will surely be many more opportunities ahead in his bright career. For now, I just want him to focus on rest and to get better without the stress of trying to rush anything to get back to work. *big hugs for Jisoo*

Jiayou, puppa!

I'm sure he wants to work hard. But I hope his agency feels the necessity for him to rest and convinces him to do so. I'm glad FantastiC is going to work around his needs. I really don't want him replace or his loveline derailed. Maybe just a little more time on the girls' friendship and Tae-Hoon sshi.

I'm wishing you the best, Jisoo!

poor thing! imagine how fearful and despondent he felt when he thought it was cancer! So relieved he is recovering.

GAAAAAAH why do you have to put that adorbs pic of him :( puppy jisoo :((((

But in the light of it, dramagods, looks like the adultery couple of nice guy might work after all. CoughKimTaehoonCough

That's awful. I read that surgical treatment for osteomyelitis involves cutting off parts of the bone that have died. I'd much rather him take time off and just rest, there will always dramas to film later. I wish him all the best and a full recovery.

I wonder how he got infected. Does he have a recent injury or any predisposing factors for acute osteomyelitis? Nevertheless, I'll pray for his recovery. Maybe it's the universe telling him to slow it down as he have been very active and busy lately. Health comes first!

Auww, Ji Soo surely loved by entire Beanies community, when comparing the comment section between his article and recap of FantastiC. Not that i'm complaining :)

Since Ji Soo's character is not really important to the drama (so far), I think it is better he drop out from this drama. maybe it is not necessary to introduce new character, so we can get BFF's moments more. Maybe can just pair Sul with Jong-ki.

Anyway, health comes first. Get well soon, boy.

I'd already read that it was osteomyletis but my heart nearly stopped when I read 'first stages of bone cancer'. Still really glad that it's NOT cancer, though.

And I sincerely hope he gets enough time to recover fully, even if that means dropping out of Fantastic and asking for the viewers' understanding, or writing out his character. We want to see him, but that can never take priority over his health! He's been in surgery, and from what little reading I did, treatment can take up to 42 days and it's possible for this to become a chronic condition. Praying that that doesn't happen!

Oh my goodness, how scary to read this bit of news.

Wishing Ji-soo a full recovery.

Yikes, this news came across in an especially heart-stopping way, didn't it? What a relief to get to the "not cancer" part, let's hope that's true (I come from a long line of catastrophizers) and that he will sail through his post-surgery recovery with no complications.
But after seeing too many medical Kdramas my inner voice is screaming "get to an American hospital ASAP!!!" LOL

The preliminary test nearly killed me. Oh thank goodness its only a bone infection.. Rest well Ji-soo ya..

Ji soo's character was adorable in fantastic, I was looking forward to more scenes of him. But, after hearing this news I just want him to take rest and fully recover. Take a break so that we can enjoy more dramas from him in the future.

I just caught up on "Fantastic" then came here to see what else was posted. I went from super-happy and giggling at what next week would bring us viewers to heart-pounding worry for this talented kid. He's too young to be in that much pain! Be well, Jisoo! Fighting!!!! And thank you for the update, DB!

Sad news to hear, but thanks for posting it. I guess even real life wants to stop Ji-Soo's characters from having a successful noona romance. I hope he has a complete recovery to full health soon. Best of luck to the Fantastic writer and director for figuring out how to work around this.

I love this kid, everyone I know knows I love him, I feel like crying! My heart almost stopped when I read cancer, thank god it isn't. Still worried for him though, I just hope he rests well and recovers 100% and doesn't rush through the recovery to get back to his projects, his health is more important, way more important.

It's a major surgery, I think ? I imagine he would need quite a long time to recover fully. How is he expected to still be working in that time ? Eventhough his scenes require only for him to sit or in bed. It's still working.

Poor puppy..... :(

We just learned about osteomyelitis in med school, and it's really serious. ): Six weeks on IV antibiotics and if it's bad enough, even amputation. I'm so glad the production team isn't trying to rush recovery and really hope he gets better soon!