Singer and Painter Jeong Mijo Opens Up About Eye Problems, Explaining Why She Wears Sunglasses and Has Stopped Painting
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Singer and painter Jeong Mijo personally explained that discomfort in her eyes makes it difficult to look at bright light, which is why she wears sunglasses on television. During the 2026-09-05 broadcast, she also revealed that she is currently unable to paint. However, she did not disclose a specific eye condition, medical diagnosis, or treatment details.
This was not an isolated revelation that came out of nowhere. In an interview in 2024, Jeong Mijo had already discussed how her eyesight had deteriorated several years earlier, making it difficult for her to paint. During the 2026 broadcast, she provided a more detailed explanation of her current difficulties with bright light and television studio lighting. HARPERSBAZAAR
How Did Jeong Mijo Describe Her Eye Condition During the September 5 Broadcast?
Jeong Mijo appeared alongside Song Chang-sik on episode 41 of MBN's 'Kim Joo-ha's Day and Night,' broadcast on 2026-09-05. When the subject of her sunglasses came up, she explained that age-related changes had made it difficult for her to tolerate light for several years. Because television studios use numerous lights, she said she had little choice but to wear sunglasses.
Two key points can be confirmed from her explanation. First, Jeong Mijo herself said that her eye discomfort began 'several years ago.' Second, she specifically described difficulties with bright light and television studio lighting.
However, her remarks should not be interpreted beyond what she actually disclosed. The original reports reviewed do not identify a specific ophthalmic disease or an exact date when her symptoms began. Jeong Mijo's explanation concerned aging, eye discomfort, and difficulty tolerating light.
Eye Discomfort Was Also the Reason She Wore Sunglasses on Television
During this broadcast, her sunglasses were not presented as merely a fashion accessory. The host mentioned that Jeong Mijo herself had been concerned about appearing on television wearing sunglasses. Jeong explained that her concern was related to her eye condition and the studio lighting. MK News
Television studios are environments that use multiple lighting fixtures. Based on Jeong Mijo's own explanation, what can be directly confirmed is that she wore sunglasses because the light made her uncomfortable.
Therefore, attempting to identify another medical condition solely from photographs or television footage would go beyond the information currently available. Although her sunglasses and her own statements about eye discomfort are confirmed, none of the original reports reviewed for this article established that she had publicly disclosed a diagnosis of a particular disease.
Why Her Statement That She Can No Longer Paint Drew Particular Attention
Jeong Mijo's comments about her eye health carry particular significance because she is not only a singer but also a painter who has pursued visual art for many years. During the broadcast, Song Chang-sik asked whether she was still painting. Jeong replied that she was currently unable to paint because of her eye discomfort, although she had continued painting until several years ago.
Jeong Mijo's official biography also shows that music and visual art have long been the two major pillars of her career. According to her official website, she left the music industry in 1979 and went to Paris to study art. She subsequently pursued a career as a painter before returning to the Korean music scene in 2016 after 37 years. Jeong Mijo
For this reason, her statement that she cannot paint these days carries a different meaning from simply taking a temporary break from a hobby. The interpretation most consistent with her televised remarks is that her current eye condition has prevented her from continuing an artistic practice that has been a major part of her life for many years.
A Comparison With Her 2024 Interview Shows That Her Eye Problems Had Been Mentioned Before
This was not the first publicly documented occasion on which Jeong Mijo discussed her eye condition. In an interview published on August 2024, she had already explained that her eyesight had deteriorated several years earlier, making painting difficult. HARPERSBAZAAR
A comparison of the information disclosed in 2024 and 2026 reveals some differences.
In 2024, the main focus was her deteriorating eyesight and the resulting difficulty with painting. During the September 2026 broadcast, she also described everyday discomfort, including difficulty looking at bright light and the need to wear sunglasses because of television studio lighting. She additionally stated that she was currently unable to paint.
In other words, it would be inaccurate to describe her eye problems as something that suddenly appeared for the first time during the 2026 broadcast. Public interview records show that she had already discussed her eye condition and difficulties with painting in 2024.
Conversely, her statements from 2024 and 2026 do not provide sufficient evidence to conclude that her symptoms have worsened. The scope of the information disclosed at the two points in time differs, but no examination measurements or diagnostic findings have been made public that would allow a direct comparison of changes in her condition.
She Has Not Publicly Identified Her Condition as Cataracts or Another Eye Disease
As of the morning of 2026-09-06, the original sources directly reviewed for this article contained no confirmation that Jeong Mijo had disclosed a diagnosis of cataracts, macular degeneration, or any other specific eye disease. The original reports concerning the broadcast also did not provide information about whether she had undergone surgery, received medication, or experienced a particular degree of vision loss.
The facts currently established are therefore limited to Jeong Mijo's statements that she has experienced eye discomfort for several years, that bright light and studio lighting make it necessary for her to wear sunglasses, and that she is currently unable to paint.
In particular, her own reference to 'aging' cannot substitute for a specific medical diagnosis. Until Jeong Mijo or someone representing her separately discloses a diagnosis or treatment information, it is appropriate to distinguish carefully between what has been confirmed and what remains unknown.
Her Eye Problems Do Not Mean She Has Stopped Her Singing Career
The materials reviewed contain no announcement that Jeong Mijo is suspending her singing career because of her eye problems. On the contrary, the September 5 broadcast itself featured Jeong Mijo alongside Song Chang-sik. The program's official page also confirms that episode 41, which featured discussions about the two artists' musical careers, aired on 2026-09-05. MBN
Reports about the broadcast also mentioned that Jeong Mijo and Song Chang-sik were preparing for a joint concert on 2026-10-16 with guitarist Ham Chun-ho. Therefore, based on the information currently available, her visual art activities have been interrupted by eye discomfort, but there is no basis for interpreting this as a complete suspension of her musical career. Xports News
Future developments worth checking include whether a specific diagnosis is disclosed, whether additional information emerges about treatment or recovery, and whether Jeong Mijo resumes painting. At this stage, the most accurate account remains her own public explanation: she wears sunglasses because bright light is difficult for her to tolerate, and she is currently unable to paint.
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