The news of the death of Taiwanese actress Seo Hee-won (Shu Shi-yuan, 48), the wife of Gu Jun-yeop (55), has been reported.
On the 3rd, local Taiwanese media such as ET Today and Liberty Times reported that Seo Hee-won died from pneumonia complications while traveling in Japan during the Lunar New Year holiday.
Prior to the report, on the 2nd, rumors circulated on social media that a major star from Taiwan had died from acute pneumonia while visiting Japan, leading to suspicions that the individual was Seo Hee-won based on her marital status and age.
Despite the suspicions surrounding Seo Hee-won's death, her family did not provide a direct response, and her ex-husband Wang Shao-fei reportedly changed his social media profile to a black background.
Later, Seo Hee-won's younger sister, Seo Hee-je, expressed gratitude for the public's concern, stating, "Our family traveled to Japan to celebrate the New Year. My most beloved and kind sister caught the flu, and unfortunately, due to pneumonia complications, she left us."
She added, "It was a great blessing for me to be able to be with my sister in this life, to take care of each other and rely on one another. I will forever be grateful to my sister and will deeply miss her."
Meanwhile, Seo Hee-won married businessman Wang Shao-fei, who is one year younger, in 2011 and had one daughter and one son, but they divorced after 10 years of marriage. Afterward, Seo Hee-won reconnected with her former lover Gu Jun-yeop, and they dramatically reunited, marrying in February 2022, becoming a legal couple.
Fans are in shock over the sudden news of Seo Hee-won's death, as she had been consistently sharing happy moments after marrying Gu Jun-yeop. Just five days ago, she was seen celebrating at a party with Gu Jun-yeop, receiving congratulations, making the news of her passing even more heartbreaking for many.
[Geum Bit-na, MK Sports Reporter]
