Actor Song Seung-hwan shared an update on his active involvement in theater despite being diagnosed with level 4 visual impairment. On the January 10th broadcast of MBN's "Kim Ju-ha's Day & Night," Song Seung-hwan detailed his current vision condition. He said, "It's not completely blind; I can only see shapes and outlines as if through fog," describing his present visual state.

Song Seung-hwan revealed that his vision deteriorated due to macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa, which led to his level 4 visual impairment diagnosis. He emphasized, "The precursor to this disease was night blindness," adding, "I had night blindness since childhood, and it cannot be attributed to a single incident." He also explained the worsening of his symptoms, saying, "One morning at a restaurant, I suddenly couldn't see the menu clearly." Song Seung-hwan added, "I went to an ophthalmologist in Seoul, and my condition rapidly worsened over six months," but fortunately, "I did not go blind after six months, and the progression of the disease stopped."

He credited thorough preparation as the key to continuing to perform on stage despite his declining vision. Song Seung-hwan said, "I always record practice sessions on camera," and "I memorize everything by watching the video, including the expressions, movements, positions, and gestures of my co-actors." He explained, "During actual performances, I cannot see the expressions of the other actors, but I coordinate my timing based on the information memorized through repeated practice."

Regarding this, Oh Man-seok expressed admiration for Song Seung-hwan's acting skills, saying, "Watching him on stage, you would never know he cannot see at all." Anchor Kim Ju-ha showed surprise, asking, "Doesn't that mean you have to memorize not only the lines but also the situations and positions?" Song Seung-hwan responded, "Theater is not about rehearsing once or twice before going on stage; it involves repeated practice over one or two months," adding, "As you keep doing it, it naturally becomes ingrained in your body, so it's not as difficult as it seems."

Song Seung-hwan also surprised the cast by revealing that he recorded a hole-in-one in golf even after being diagnosed with level 4 visual impairment. He said, "I also made a hole-in-one earlier this year in Bangkok," explaining, "Golf is ultimately a sport where the club head just needs to pass the ball accurately." He joked, "My vision got worse, but golf seems to have gotten a bit better."

After the broadcast, netizens expressed various reactions to Song Seung-hwan's update. Comments included, "Overcoming challenges through preparation even without sight is true professionalism," "I was amazed by how he memorizes expressions and movements," "A hole-in-one despite level 4 visual impairment is incredible," and "His calm attitude is even more touching."

Song Seung-hwan is active as a lead actor in the play "The Dresser," and his dedication and passion inspire many. "Kim Ju-ha's Day & Night" airs every Saturday at 9:40 PM. Song Seung-hwan's story highlights the importance of raising awareness about people with visual impairments and demonstrates the will to overcome disabilities.