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Bae Yong-joon in Hospital with Sepsis

Korean acting superstar and entrepreneur Bae Yong-joon was hospitalized with sepsis last week, it has belatedly emerged.

Bae's agency BOF on Sunday said Bae collapsed on Thursday due to sudden drop in blood sugar and blood pressure and was taken to hospital. He was diagnosed to be in the early stage of sepsis, and his immune system has weekend due to fatigue and stress. Bae is currently on saline drip, resting.

Bae, a figurehead of the Asia-wide Korean Wave, had lost over 10 kg while working on his new book for the last year and has weakened considerably. "It seems he'll be out of hospital for the book launch on Tuesday", the agency said.

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