The family of the late Seo Hee-won is spending time in mourning. Her younger sister, Seo Hee-je, expressed her sorrow over her sister's sudden departure and conveyed her condolences.
Seo Hee-je, sister of Seo Hee-won, shares a tribute message… “To my beloved sister, I pay my respects”
Seo Hee-je (Hsu Hsi-ti), the wife of singer Gu Jun-yeop and sister of the late Seo Hee-won, conveyed a message of gratitude amidst her sorrow over her sister's passing.
On the 15th, Seo Hee-je posted on her SNS, “Thank you for commemorating my beloved sister in various ways,” and stated, “We pay our respects.” Her short but heartfelt message resonated with many fans and the public who miss the late Seo Hee-won.
A Quiet Farewell Ceremony, Family Bid Farewell in Sorrow
According to local media in Taiwan, the late Seo Hee-won was laid to rest on the 14th. Prior to that, on the 13th, family members and close friends gathered at the deceased's home for a quiet memorial time.
The farewell ceremony took place at the home where Seo Hee-won lived, accompanied by piano music. Attendees shared champagne while reminiscing about her life and offered their final goodbyes while looking at her photos.
Gu Jun-yeop, Weakened Appearance, Lost 6kg… Tearful Farewell in Sorrow
Gu Jun-yeop stayed by his wife's remains until the last moment. Local media reported, “Gu Jun-yeop has been in extreme sorrow since losing his wife, losing more than 6kg,” adding, “He appeared emaciated, as if he had lost strength from his muscular body.”
Throughout the farewell ceremony, Gu Jun-yeop could not contain his sorrow and swallowed his tears as he bid farewell to his wife. The media also noted that Seo Hee-je, the sister of Seo Hee-won, appeared to have lost a lot of weight, seemingly shocked by her sister's sudden death.
Seo Hee-won and Gu Jun-yeop were lovers 20 years ago and reunited in 2022, getting married with much support from many. However, they faced a sudden separation just three years after their marriage, evoking sadness.
After his wife's death, Gu Jun-yeop lamented, “My angel has returned to heaven,” expressing, “I am in indescribable sorrow and pain.” He added, “Protecting the family that Hee-won loved the most is the last thing I must do,” revealing his sense of responsibility for the remaining family.
The Late Seo Hee-won, Laid to Rest in Eternal Peace… Quiet Tree Burial
The remains of the late Seo Hee-won were buried in a tree burial, as she had wished during her lifetime. The family decided to quietly follow the deceased's wishes without disclosing the date and location.
Seo Hee-won lived a short but intense life. The waves of mourning for her continue to flow.
[Kim Seung-hye, MK Sports Reporter]
