Crayon Pop's Choa shares dream of overcoming cancer

By KTimes

Choa, a former member of the K-pop girl group Crayon Pop who is currently battling cancer, shared an update during the Lunar New Year holiday.

"I usually laugh, chat and go about my days as usual, but sometimes, when I face moments that are not the same as before, I find it difficult,” she wrote on social media, Tuesday.

"Recently, I went through a tough time. In the past, I would have shared a drink with my husband to shake it off, but I can't do that now, and I really miss it,” she added.

Choa also reflected on the holiday season. "During a festive time like today, when family and friends gather, I want to enjoy a drink with everyone. I miss the things that once felt so natural."

She added, "I still can’t fully believe I was diagnosed with cancer. When I face the reality I once tried to ignore, I sometimes feel my carefully built-up resolve crumbling. But I remind myself that the life I am living now is something someone else might desperately wish for, and I find gratitude again."

Looking ahead, she shared her hope. "These days, my dream for five years from now is to be declared cancer-free and to enjoy a drink with my husband after putting the kids to bed, as if it were a battle. It’s already been almost two years, so the day of my full recovery will come soon, won’t it?"

Choa debuted with Crayon Pop in 2012 and gained widespread popularity. In 2021, she married a businessman six years her senior, and in October 2023, she revealed her battle with cervical cancer, receiving an outpouring of support from fans.

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.