320kg Big Joe, Health Decline Leads to Tracheostomy Tube Breathing... Sad Update

Photo by YouTube channel Choi Hong-cheol.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] The unfortunate recent news of singer Big Joe, who had announced a halt in activities due to health deterioration including his weight increasing up to 320kg, has been reported.

On the 27th, YouTubers Eom Sam-yong and Hyun-bae shared an update on Big Joe, who used to broadcast with them, through a video titled "Big 3 Today: News about Big Joe hyung who is currently hospitalized...".

In the broadcast, Hyun-bae said, "After speaking with Big Joe hyung's mother, she said his condition is not good. It is much more serious than we had feared."

Photo by Eom Sam-yong, YouTube capture.

He quoted his mother saying, "(Big Joe) is using an oxygen respirator to breathe, but the oxygen supply through his nose is insufficient, so a tracheostomy was performed," and added, "Because it would be dangerous if he removes it while half asleep, his arms and legs are tied to the hospital bed."

He continued, "The doctor said that if it had been any later, they might not have been able to do anything."

Earlier, on the 11th, Big Joe announced his intention to suspend activities due to worsening health. At that time, Big Joe stated, "I am currently suffering from heart failure and diabetes. Also, my oxygen levels have dropped too low," and added, "I will rest for about a month and undergo self-treatment."

Meanwhile, Big Joe was born to an American father and a Korean mother and debuted in 2008 with his first album "Spotlight" under the group Holladang.

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