Former Produce 101 Contestant Reveals He’s In Danger Of Going Blind

Kim Yong Jin, a former Underdog member and contestant of Produce 101, has been diagnosed with glaucoma.

Glaucoma is a condition in which one feels increased pressure on their eyeball, which, in severe cases, can lead to blindness.

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In a recent Instagram post, Kim Yong Jin updated his followers with the bad news.

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“I can’t believe I have glaucoma at the age of 21. I must be pretty unlucky. I just hope I don’t go blind.”

— Kim Yong Jin

Upon notifying his followers, people from all over the world flocked to his Instagram and left positive messages of support.

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Kim Yong Jin has since deleted the text on his post, but left the photo he originally uploaded it with.

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We hope Kim Yong Jin stays strong and has a speedy recovery.

 

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