Super Junior’s Kim Hee-chul Opens Up About His Painful Past and Health Challenges.
Kim Hee-chul, a member of Super Junior and a multi-talented actor and entertainer, recently shared a heart-wrenching revelation about his past. On the January 12 episode of SBS’s 'My Little Old Boy', Kim Hee-chul and Kim Jong-min visited a fortune teller. The fortune teller gave a shocking statement, saying, “Hee-chul, you’re living a bonus life. You faced a major life-threatening moment in your 20s.”
The remark referenced a serious car accident Kim Hee-chul endured in 2006, which left him with a fractured femur and severe injuries. At the time, he underwent a major surgery that involved placing seven metal rods in his left ankle, femur, and hip. Unbeknownst to many, Kim received a disability rating following the accident.
The fortune teller also warned him to be cautious in the summer of 2025, specifically in July, saying, “You need to be careful this summer. A fracture or injury could turn you into a permanent disabled person. Please take care.”
Kim Hee-chul revealed an emotional decision he made years ago: “I was officially given a disability rating. I even went to receive the parking sticker for disabled individuals. But when I got there, I thought, ‘No, I want to live more actively,’ and I turned back without getting the sticker. At that time, I didn’t want to acknowledge that my body was in pain. I decided to overcome it, and that was 10 years ago. I’ve never shared this before because I didn’t want to make my fans sad.”
Kim’s mother also recounted the traumatic event. “At that time, he had so many schedules. Donghae’s father had just passed away, and Hee-chul was returning alone from paying his respects when the accident happened. It was truly shocking. Even now, I feel like crying when I think about it,” she said, wiping away tears.
She continued, “He’s better now, but he used to experience so much pain when performing on stage. His ankle bone was completely shattered, and his femur was severely damaged, requiring metal rods. The doctors said he wouldn’t be able to dance again, but thankfully, the surgery allowed him to dance. However, every time he danced, he was in so much pain. He suffered a lot because of the pain.”
A Story of Strength and Determination
Kim Hee-chul’s candid confession sheds light on the immense physical and emotional struggles he has faced since the accident. His resilience and determination to overcome challenges serve as an inspiration to fans and a testament to his enduring spirit.