Ko Hyun-jung talks about her health issues on YouTube. Captured from YouTube

Actor Ko Hyun-jung is recovering after a recent visit to the emergency room. She plans to return to filming "Namib" once her health improves, her agency NSE&M said on Monday.

“Ko visited the emergency room on the morning of December 16 due to health concerns. She is currently recovering,” said an official from her agency.

Ko is currently in the middle of filming Genie TV's original drama "Namib." The agency said, “Her return to filming has not been scheduled yet. She will resume work after making a full recovery.”

The news comes after Ko's absence from the "Namib" press conference, which the production team attributed to a sudden decline in her health. The production team released a statement explaining, “Ko Hyun-jung could not attend due to a medical opinion recommending absolute rest and recovery.”

Director Kang Min-goo addressed the issue during the event, saying, “There were physically demanding parts of the schedule, and Ko gave her all, which must have taken a toll on her. She completed all her scenes before heading to rest.”

Ko previously shared her struggles with health in January on the YouTube channel Yojung Jaehyung. “I was seriously unwell but ignored it at first,” she said. “Eventually, I couldn't deny something was wrong. I went for a check-up, and it turned out to be critical. At one point, I collapsed and had to ask for help.”

Fans have expressed growing concern over Ko's condition as news of her health issues resurfaced.

"Namib," starring Ko, tells the story of Kang Su-hyun, a dismissed star producer, and Yoo Jin-woo (Ryeoun), a released long-time trainee, as they pursue their respective goals. The drama premieres on Dec. 23 at 10 p.m. on ENA and will be available for streaming for free on KT Genie TV and Genie TV Mobile immediately after airing.

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.