Uhm Ji-won Recovers Following Ankle Fracture in Tokyo

South Korean actress Uhm Ji-won is recovering after undergoing surgery for a fractured left ankle sustained in a fall in Tokyo, Japan, on February 14, 2026. Her agency, ABM Company, confirmed the injury and subsequent surgery.

Details of the Injury and Treatment

According to ABM Company, Uhm Ji-won injured her ankle in an unexpected fall even as in Tokyo. She returned to Korea and underwent surgery at a local hospital just before the Lunar Novel Year holiday. Allkpop and The Maeil Business Newspaper reported on the incident.

The agency stated that the injury is not believed to be severe, and Uhm Ji-won is currently focusing on rehabilitation treatment and is in stable condition. She shared an update on her Instagram account on February 16th, stating she was on “Day 4 of surgery. Rehabilitation begins,” accompanied by a photo showing her leg in a cast. MK.co.kr

Impact on Upcoming Projects

Uhm Ji-won is currently starring in the TVING original series Proxy SAT, a thriller crime drama about a student forced to take a high-stakes exam for someone else. Her agency is coordinating with the production team to facilitate her return to filming, with a target date in early March. Allkpop

She is also set to start filming the series in March. MK.co.kr

Recent Achievements

Uhm Ji-won recently received recognition for her performance in the KBS 2TV drama Please Take Care of the Five Eagle Brothers!, as well as appearing in the Netflix series I Was Fooled and Tangeum. MK.co.kr