Moon Geun Young Recovering From Third Compartment Syndrome Surgery

Actress Moon Geun Young underwent a successful third surgery Friday for acute compartment syndrome and is now recovering.

The star's management agency Namoo Actors released an official statement Tuesday announcing the success of her third operation after being diagnosed with ACS.

Namoo Actors updated fans on the 29-year-old actress' state of health as well as the showings of the play "Romeo and Juliet" in Daegu and Andong.

"Moon Geun Young has received her third surgery today and is in recovery," stated Namoo Actors, according to all K-pop. "Thankfully, the prognosis looks good, and as it's possible she might need another surgery, the Daegu and Andong showings of 'Romeo and Juliet' have been canceled after multiple meetings with the producers."

They added, "We sincerely apologize to the awaiting audience and everyone associated with the play who are inconvenienced. We ask for your understanding." 

The star of "My Little Bride," also hailed as the "Nation's Little Sister," underwent multiple emergency surgeries after visiting the hospital on February 1 due to a severe pain on her right arm.

She then bowled out from the scheduled provincial showings of "Romeo and Juliet."

"The actress' desire to return to the stage is strong, but she is in a situation where she must stay monitored in the hospital," stated Namoo Actors, according to Soompi.

A traumatic injury such as a car crash which could affect pressure in the fascial compartment and consequently limit the blood supply to the muscles and nerves can cause the Compartment Syndrome.

A person with ACS needs to undergo an emergency surgery. Otherwise, the person will suffer the loss of the function of the affected limb.

The other type of Compartment Syndrome is the Chronic exertional which is caused by extreme exercise.

Moon Geum Young's last big and small screen appearances were in 2015 for the period film "The Throne" and SBS mystery thriller' "The Village: Achiara's Secret."