Actor Gong Myoung Hospitalized for Sudden Hearing Loss, Halts Secret Audit Filming

K-drama production has ground to a halt as leading man Gong Myoung faces a sudden health crisis. On Dec 30, Korean media outlet Newsis reported that the actor has been hospitalized due to sudden sensorineural hearing loss. The condition's severity led to the immediate cancellation of today's scheduled shoot for his upcoming series.

Gong Myoung Sudden Hearing Loss Hospitalization Impacts Secret Audit

Gong Myoung was set to film tvN's new drama Secret Audit (literal title) today, but the session was scrapped following his diagnosis. Doctors recommended immediate inpatient care to stabilize his condition. The production team confirmed that the Dec 30 schedule was wiped clean to prioritize the actor's recovery, with future filming dates currently under review.

Understanding Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss

The medical community defines sudden sensorineural hearing loss as a rapid loss of hearing that occurs all at once or over a few days. It's considered a medical emergency, as the first 72 hours are critical for treatment efficacy. Given the high-pressure nature of filming, Gong Myoung's agency has indicated he will focus entirely on treatment and rest for the foreseeable future.