This idol has been suffering from a rare skin condition and has been suffering for 2 decades – find out more as he details his turmoil

FT Island's member Hongki recently opened up about his personal life and suffering from a rare skin condition that has managed to caused a lot of issues in his life.

FT Island’s Hongki talked about skin disease, recalling traumatic incidents

Hongki, a celebrated member of the boy group FT Island, recently opened up about his ordeal while dealing with a rare condition on the variety show ‘My Little Old Boy'.

He shared how, for the past two decades, he has been suffering from a rare and almost unknown skin condition.

The disease, called hidradenitis suppurativa, is a rare form of skin issue that causes pus-filled warts in areas where the majority of the sweat glands are located, such as the armpits and the back.He shared how he had weird sensations all over her body and had to get them checked at the hospital before finding out.

He stated that “Lately, I’ve been feeling a familiar sensation near my armpit,” he shared. “I also wanted to get my buttocks checked, so I came to the hospital.”The 35-year-old idol also shared that this condition isn't new to him, and he has been suffering from it since his childhood. Not only that, but he also shared that due to this skin issue, he has had a bunch of surgeries in the past. He shared during the show that “I’ve suffered from boils since I was young and have undergone eight surgeries; because of the surgical scars, I avoid going to public bathhouses.”

Hongki also recalled a traumatic incident from his days in school, where the idol’s clothes got soaked with blood due to his skin condition. He shared that “At the time, I didn’t even think about going to the hospital—I just went home early.”

What the doctor had to say about his condition

He shared that during his visit to the doctor, they discovered that he had a boil that was the size of his palm and needed to be treated urgently. Beyond that, he also shared that his physician has given him some hope by saying that the condition may get better with age.

He shared how his doctor told him that around 40, when hormonal levels are on the decline, his condition can get easier and more manageable.

Future performances and lifestyle changes

The idol shared that due to this, he has to be extremely careful during live shows and performances. He shared that “This isn’t just a simple skin issue—it’s a disease that disrupts your entire life. Catching it early is crucial.”Other than that, he also talked about all the changes he has had to implement to manage his condition better. He talked about how he had to change his diet. His habits around alcohol and cigarettes were also marked as reasons for his skin condition worsening, which is why the idol shared that he is managing his intake and cutting back on everything.