Koyote member Bbaek Ga recently shared the emotional toll of his 2009 brain tumor diagnosis, revealing he struggled to disclose his condition to his parents.
The singer spoke about the experience during an upcoming episode of the MBN talk show Dongchimi, as reported by Sports Chosun.
During the program, Bbaek Ga described the severity of the tumor, which he said measured 8cm in diameter. “They said it was the size of a tennis ball,” he explained, according to Sports Chosun.
The medical team informed him that the tumor had caused significant bone decay, necessitating the removal of parts of his skull. He said that he currently lives with a prosthetic in his left cranium, held in place by medical screws.
After receiving the initial diagnosis and being advised to seek treatment at a larger hospital, Bbaek Ga said he felt overwhelmed by the fear of dying. He initially attempted to keep the diagnosis secret from his parents to avoid causing them distress.
However, after being contacted by a reporter, he decided to inform them before the news broke in the media. To minimize their concern, he initially described the procedure as a minor surgery to remove a pimple on his head.
The truth emerged when the diagnosis was published in the news. Bbaek Ga recounted the moment he finally faced his parents, noting that despite his attempts to appear calm, he broke down in tears as soon as he looked at them.
“I wanted to call my mom first after the diagnosis, but I couldn’t tell anyone for nearly two weeks,” he said. “Seeing my mom and dad’s faces, I felt sorry and just became a young child again.”
The singer expressed the emotional weight of those two weeks spent in silence. The full account of his experience and the impact on his family will be broadcast on the upcoming episode of Dongchimi.
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