Jang Keun-suk Opens Up About Battling Thyroid Cancer and His Dream Wedding on SBS ‘My Ugly Duckling’

Korean actor and singer Jang Keun-suk, widely known as the ‘Asia Prince,’ made a heartfelt appearance on SBS’s hit variety show My Ugly Duckling, revealing his recent battle with thyroid cancer. The episode, which airs this Sunday, showcases Jang’s raw honesty and his unique charm that captivated both the audience and the show’s hosts, affectionately called the ‘Mom Avengers.’

During the interview, Jang shared his emotional struggle, saying, “When I was first diagnosed, I couldn’t help but wonder why this hardship came to me.” This rare vulnerability revealed a new side of the usually confident star. Following his diagnosis, Jang said he developed stronger habits for self-care, even achieving a surprising health goal that impressed everyone on set.

Throwing back to a previous appearance where he expressed a desire to become a father before turning forty, Jang shocked everyone this time by sharing his reasoning for waiting until after forty to get married—causing laughter throughout the studio. The ‘Mom Avengers’ found his logic surprisingly convincing, with one member enthusiastically agreeing, “Yes, that’s how you find your true soulmate.”

But the moments of seriousness quickly gave way to laughs when Jang showcased his ‘flirting’ skills aimed at charming the ‘Mom Avengers.’ While they were clearly impressed, MCs Shin Dong-yup and Seo Jang-hoon were less so, firing back with humorous jabs that had viewers in stitches.

Always the performer, Jang couldn’t resist revealing his larger-than-life wedding fantasy, which includes not just a grand romance but even pre-scouted venues. When he shared his wedding plans, Seo Jang-hoon quipped, “You should just get married at the Gocheok Sky Dome!”—a remark that had everyone bursting into laughter.

The full episode, filled with emotional revelations, laughter, and unforgettable moments, airs on SBS My Ugly Duckling this Sunday, the 27th at 9 PM.