"Left Side of Skull Missing, But Grateful Heart" - Flight Attendant-Turned-YouTuber Draws Foreign Media Attention

"Grateful for the Reality of That Day When No One Was More Hurt"

The story of a Korean female YouTuber who underwent surgery to remove part of her left skull after an unexpected accident while working as a flight attendant and bank clerk has been featured in foreign media.

Hong Kong's South China Morning Post (SCMP) introduced the story of Woo Eun-bin, a Korean woman who underwent a craniotomy after an accident left a depression in the left side of her head, on the 6th. The article also highlighted how Woo's efforts to overcome her speech impairment have inspired many people.

Woo Eun-bin receiving rehabilitation treatment. [Photo source=YouTube video capture]

Woo Eun-bin, who runs the YouTube channel ‘Ujakka’, worked as a flight attendant for nearly 10 years at Japanese and Korean airlines. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she quit her job as a flight attendant and later engaged in writing and giving employment lectures. At the age of 34, she also passed the national recruitment exam for Kookmin Bank. Drawing on these diverse experiences, she has been active as a writer and creator, sharing useful tips through YouTube.

On January 27th, while on her way to give a lecture to aspiring flight attendants, she suffered an unexpected accident. She fell backward, hitting her waist and head hard, resulting in cerebral hemorrhage, brain edema, and a fractured waist. Woo revealed that she had no choice but to undergo a craniotomy, during which about 40% of the left side of her skull was removed. The removed skull bone is currently stored in a freezer.

Her videos have been introduced through social media and news reports in Korea, and she has become a ‘messenger of hope’. Woo has shared footage on her YouTube channel showing her undergoing rehabilitation treatments such as physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy after the surgery.

Before and after images of Woo Eun-bin's accident. [Photo by YouTube]

SCMP reported that Woo’s videos have garnered over 1.8 million views and have inspired many people. The article also introduced comments from netizens supporting Woo.

In the video, Woo explained, “It was difficult every time I saw myself in the mirror, and before the surgery, I always wore a hat to avoid further injury.” She then removed her hat and appeared in front of the camera. Although she faced a high possibility of speech, cognitive, and auditory impairments after the accident, her speech impairment has now almost fully recovered.

Woo said, “The doctor told me that I was lucky and positive, which helped.” She added, “I am more grateful for the reality that I was not more seriously injured that day. I am trying to make each day meaningful with the mindset that I will definitely get better.”

Netizens left supportive and encouraging comments on the video, such as “Cheering for you,” “Awesome,” “Amazing,” and “Truly a person with a beautiful soul.”

SCMP also introduced a comment from a netizen saying, “Woo maintained an optimistic and calm attitude even in a desperate situation. Her inner strength is truly remarkable.”

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