Korea's Oldest Broadcaster Song Hae Hospitalized with Cold Symptoms
[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Min Jun-young] Song Hae (Song Bok-hee, 93), the oldest active broadcaster, was hospitalized due to cold symptoms.
According to entertainment industry insiders on the 26th, Song Hae was admitted to Hanyang University Hospital with cold symptoms accompanied by a high fever.
He is currently improving, but it is reported that they are monitoring the situation a bit longer for complete recovery.
Earlier, Song Hae was hospitalized in January due to cold and pneumonia symptoms but returned after recovery.
The KBS 1TV program "National Singing Contest," hosted by Song Hae, resumed recording without an audience last week.
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In the recording scheduled for the 27th, announcer Lim Soo-min, who has worked with Song Hae, is expected to host alone or they may look for an additional substitute host.
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