Wonder Girls’ Yubin Appeals for Help as Family Fights Cancer: “Requesting Health Insurance Coverage of 200 Million Won Annual Treatment”
Yubin, formerly of Wonder Girls, shared her family’s battle with cancer and appealed for help.
On the 1st, Yubin posted on her personal account, “My older sister was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020 and has been undergoing arduous treatment ever since. Unfortunately, in 2024, the cancer metastasized to her brain, making each day a painful battle.”
She continued, “Fortunately, we’ve found an effective treatment, but due to the current circumstances, it’s incredibly difficult for her to receive proper treatment. I desperately want to protect my sister, even if only a little, so I’m asking for your help.”
Yubin then asked for support for a national petition. The petition she requested was titled “Petition for National Health Insurance Coverage and Expedited Processing of Tucatinib, a Breast Cancer Brain Metastasis Treatment.” Tucatinib reportedly costs approximately 200 million won annually.
The petitioner stated, “I earnestly petition for health insurance coverage for ‘Tukisa’ to prevent the tragedy of patients and their families being forced to forgo state-approved life-saving medications due to financial hardship.”
Below is the full text of Yubin’s letter:
Hello, this is Yubin.
I am writing this letter because of a heartbreaking situation for a beloved to a family member who is so precious and dear to me.
My older sister, my cousin’s wife, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020 and has been undergoing arduous treatment ever since. Unfortunately, the cancer metastasized to her brain in 2024, making her a daily, painful battle.
Fortunately, an effective treatment has been discovered, but due to practical circumstances, it is extremely difficult for her to receive proper treatment. With a desperate desire to save my sister, I ask for your help.
This matter is not just a matter for our family, but also a crucial issue that affects the future of breast cancer patients and determines whether they will be able to receive better treatment.
I would be grateful if you could lend a helping hand, even in a small way, to help many patients maintain their hope.
