Broadcaster Jeon Won-joo was confirmed to have been hospitalized after falling on an icy road. On the 2nd, Jeon Won-joo told OSEN in a phone call, "I slipped on an icy road while walking. I am currently hospitalized, but my condition has improved a lot."

The production team of the YouTube channel 'Jeon Won-joo Protagonist' reported that Jeon Won-joo underwent surgery for a hip fracture that day. The team stated, "Filming is currently not possible, so there will be no content uploads for a few weeks," adding, "We will return soon with an even better appearance."

Photos released by the production team showed Jeon Won-joo wearing a protective brace on the fractured area and sitting in a wheelchair. Jeon Won-joo gave her signature bright smile and posed with a thumbs-up to reassure those worried about her.

Jeon Won-joo explained to OSEN, "I can talk about it with a smile now, but at the time, I was very upset. I have recovered now." She added, "I am scheduled to be discharged tomorrow." She continued, "Because I am receiving treatment, I am unable to film YouTube content. I appreciate all the concern, and now that I am fully recovered and being discharged, I hope no one is too distressed."

Born in 1939, Jeon Won-joo has been sharing various aspects of her daily life through the YouTube channel 'Jeon Won-joo Protagonist' since October of last year. Following the news of her injury, netizens sent messages of support such as, "Hip fractures are dangerous for the elderly, please recover quickly," "Get well soon and come back with new content," and "Icy roads are really dangerous."

Jeon Won-joo attracted attention for reportedly accumulating assets worth around 4 billion won through steady financial management. Interest is focused on her health recovery and future activities.