'Hurricane' Yeongtak "My father battling cerebral infarction is improving... Wish fulfilled"

Youngtak. Photo by TBS

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Park Hee-eun] Singer Yeongtak expressed his feelings for his father.

On the 10th, Yeongtak appeared on the 'Music Banjeom' segment of TBS FM's 'Choi Il-gu's Hurricane Radio' and mentioned his father's recent condition.

He said, "On January 1st, I prayed for my father's health to recover," adding, "When I appear entertainingly on TV, my father sees it and gains strength, and recently he has definitely improved." He continued, "My wish has come true," expressing his emotion.

Previously, Yeongtak was crowned 'Jin' in the second round of the TV Chosun 'Mr. Trot' finals with the song 'Makgeolli Han Jan'. Afterwards, Yeongtak posted on SNS, "I hope the day comes when I can have a drink of makgeolli with my father who collapsed due to a stroke." At that time, he prayed for his father's health through the post.

Also on this day, Yeongtak shared the recent situation of fellow singer Lee Chan-won, who has been unable to see his parents in Daegu due to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Responding to a listener's story about meeting their daughter after several months because of COVID-19, he said, "Lee Chan-won comes to mind." Then Yeongtak explained, "Lee Chan-won has been separated from his parents living in Daegu for 8 months because of COVID-19," adding, "He sheds tears whenever he talks about his parents."

Yeongtak added, "I hope COVID-19 goes away soon."

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