Singer Lee Soo-young is temporarily stepping down from her radio program to focus on her child's leukemia treatment.

Lee announced the news of her child's battle with the illness and her temporary departure through the official website bulletin board of CBS Music FM's "Meet You at 12" today (October 5).

Lee shared, "Right before the Chuseok holiday, my child suddenly fell ill and was diagnosed with acute T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia during hospital tests, leading to hospitalization," adding, "We have begun treatment, and my child is enduring it well."

She continued, "The expected treatment period is long, and the initial phase involves intensive chemotherapy, making it a situation where I cannot take my eyes off my child even for a moment," explaining, "This was a difficult decision made because I believe that, as a mother, I must be by my child's side to help them get through this rigorous treatment process."

She added, "I would be grateful if you could pray together for my child," and said, "I look forward to the day I can greet you all again in good health."

Lee has hosted "Meet You at 12" as its DJ since 2017, leading the program for about nine years.

(Photo: Provided by New Era Project, Yonhap News)