Dr. Oh Eun Young to Appear on 'Immortal Songs' for Special Feature: Reveals Childhood Idol, Breast Cancer Battle, and Motherhood

Dr. Oh Eun Young, widely known as the 'national mentor' for her healing and comforting advice, will offer an intimate glimpse into her life on KBS2's 'Immortal Songs'.

The upcoming episode, airing on July 15th, marks the second part of the 'Celebrity Special: Oh Eun Young' feature on the renowned music program, which has a history spanning over 700 episodes.

During the show, Dr. Oh will showcase her personal side. She confessed her long-standing admiration for legendary singer Cho Yong-pil, admitting, "I've been a huge fan of our Yong-pil oppa since I was very young." The audience will also see a playful side of her as she danced enthusiastically during a performance, joking, "I really liked to play too."

When asked about her role as a mother, Dr. Oh described herself as a "busy mom." She candidly recounted her battle with colon cancer, sharing, "I even thought to myself, 'This is why I got cancer.'" She extended words of encouragement to current patients and their families, stating, "There will be difficult moments no matter how hard you try. I hope patients and their families can find strength by hugging each other tightly." Reports indicate she became emotional during this segment, resonating deeply with the panel.

The special episode will also feature a lineup of heartwarming performances. Singer Jadu will perform Kwon Jin-won's 'Saldahabomyeon,' while Ali will reinterpret Cho Yong-pil's 'I Hope It's Like That Now.' Trot duo Nam Sang-il & Kim Tae-yeon will sing Na Hoon-a's 'Dream,' and married couple Eun Ga-eun & Park Hyun-ho will deliver a touching rendition of Kim Dong-ryul's 'Gratitude.' Emerging band ONEWE will showcase their charm with Sanullim's 'Playful Boy.' Notably, Eun Ga-eun and Park Hyun-ho, who recently announced their pregnancy, are set to perform with their unborn baby, drawing significant attention.

Korean netizens have reacted positively to the news, with comments like, "I empathize with Dr. Oh's honest stories," "I respect her for overcoming her cancer battle," and "I'll definitely watch this episode of Immortal Songs!"