Actress Seo Hee-won suddenly passed away from pneumonia caused by the flu during a trip to Japan over the Lunar New Year holiday, and her husband Koo Jun-yeop has been reported to be in deep sorrow.
On the 19th, Taiwanese media reported that "Koo Jun-yeop has lost more than 6 kg since Seo Hee-won's death," adding that "he appeared emaciated, as if the strength had drained from his muscular body." Throughout the farewell ceremony, he was unable to contain his grief and quietly bid farewell to his wife while swallowing his tears.
In the meantime, signs are emerging that a legal battle over inheritance and custody between her ex-husband Wang Xiao-fei and her mother is intensifying.
Wang Xiao-fei, despite debts of 10.7 billion won, may manage part of the inheritance?
Wang Xiao-fei, Seo Hee-won's ex-husband, is reported to have an outstanding debt of about 2.5 billion Taiwanese dollars (approximately 1.07 billion won) due to loans and borrowings on the luxury residence in 'Taipei Xinyi' where Seo Hee-won lived.
Nevertheless, according to Taiwanese civil law, two-thirds of Seo Hee-won's estate, estimated at about 6 billion Taiwanese dollars (approximately 256 billion won), will be inherited by their two children, with their biological father, Wang Xiao-fei, serving as their legal representative. This raises the possibility that Wang Xiao-fei may manage part of Seo Hee-won's estate, leading to anticipated controversy.
Additionally, Wang Xiao-fei has been embroiled in controversy for failing to pay child support on time, and legal disputes regarding this matter are expected to intensify.
Mother S, declaring all-out war... "I will fight for justice"
Seo Hee-won's mother, known as 'Mother S', has recently taken a strong stance, stating, "I can't believe we can't restore justice. I will fight! Please support me," signaling an all-out war through social media.
Currently, Wang Xiao-fei is scheduled to visit Taiwan on the 19th to address family issues and lawsuits, and it has been reported that Seo Hee-won's funeral will be held this week in a tree burial (a burial method where the body is placed under a tree). However, it has not yet been confirmed whether Wang Xiao-fei will attend the funeral.
Koo Jun-yeop decides to transfer inheritance to mother-in-law... "I will respect Seo Hee-won's wishes until the end"
In the meantime, Koo Jun-yeop has announced plans to transfer the estate worth 120 billion won left by his late wife, Seo Hee-won, to her mother, respecting her wishes.
Taiwanese media reported that "Koo Jun-yeop and Seo Hee-won agreed on property separation before marriage and transferred the mansion located on the National Art Museum site to Seo Hee-won's mother."
Currently, Koo Jun-yeop is showing a desire to protect Seo Hee-won's family and children amidst his sorrow, quietly upholding the wishes of the deceased while stepping back from the intensifying inheritance and custody dispute.
This situation is escalating family conflicts following the sudden death of Seo Hee-won. Koo Jun-yeop is quietly respecting the wishes of his beloved wife while the legal battle between Wang Xiao-fei and her mother draws attention to how it will unfold in the future.
[Kim Seung-hye, MK Sports Reporter]
