Eye Wrapped in Bandages at the 2026 Baeksang Arts Awards, Choo Young Woo’s Condition Sparks Concern

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SecondUpdate.com - South Korean actor Choo Young Woo became one of the highlights at the Baeksang Arts Awards 2026 held on May 8, 2026, at COEX Hall D, Seoul.

His appearance successfully caught public attention, not only because he attended as a presenter, but also due to his eye condition, which was covered with a bandage.

The star of Trauma Code: Heroes on Call appeared wearing a black suit paired with a purple shirt and black tie. Despite suffering an injury to his left eye, Young Woo remained confident while presenting nominations alongside actress Chae Won Bin.

The actor’s appearance quickly became a hot topic on social media. Many fans expressed concern after noticing his left eye covered with a white bandage during the prestigious awards ceremony.

During his appearance, Choo Young Woo also shared his emotions about returning to the same stage after winning an award there last year.

Responding to public concern, his agency, J,WIDE-COMPANY, finally released a statement regarding the actor’s health condition. The agency explained that the injury occurred while Choo Young Woo was exercising.

Although he suffered an eye injury, the agency assured fans that his condition is not serious and does not interfere with his daily activities. They also stated that Young Woo will continue carrying out his schedule as long as it does not cause excessive strain or fatigue.

Choo Young Woo’s professionalism in continuing to attend and appear at the awards ceremony despite his injury earned praise from many fans. Many are now hoping for his speedy recovery so he can return to his activities comfortably.