By Cathy Rose A. Garcia
Staff Reporter
Korean singer Bang Yeon-soon, known more commonly as ``Bangsiri,’’ is in critical condition in hospital, after suffering a stroke early Thursday morning, according to her management agency.
Bang, 44, had been hospitalized since late May at a hospital in Sillim-dong for diabetes and fatigue. She was moved to the Seoul National University Hospital on Thursday after her stroke.
Bang is said to be in serious condition, having suffered brain damage. Doctors said it is difficult to perform brain surgery on her, since the damage is located in a delicate area of the brain. Because of this, doctors are reluctant to perform surgery. She is currently receiving drug treatment for the brain damage.
Even if Bang gets better, doctors said she will have to undergo two to three months of intensive therapy and treatment for a full recovery.
Last March, Bang released a new album. She had been holding performances to promote her music, and had made appearances on a local radio program.