Koo Jun-yup, a member of the group Clon, shared his feelings after the death of his wife, the late Taiwanese actress Seo Hee-won. His heartfelt confession about wanting to protect Seo Hee-won's family has led colleagues and netizens to mourn the deceased and offer their support.
On the 6th, Koo Jun-yup posted a lengthy message on Instagram, starting with, "On February 2, 2025, my angel returned to heaven."
He expressed, "I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to everyone who mourns for Hee-won," adding, "Right now, I am going through a time of pain that feels like my intestines are being torn apart, filled with indescribable sadness and suffering. I have no strength to say anything, nor do I want to."
He continued, "Before the immense pain of loss and mourning could pass, devilish people began to slander our family and my love. Some pretend to be sad while wandering in the rain, and others create fake news about insurance and costs to hurt our family," revealing, "I even feel scared thinking, 'There are really such bad people in the world.'"
He pleaded, "Please, can't you just stay quiet so that our Hee-won can rest in peace? I earnestly ask you."
Koo Jun-yup also mentioned the inheritance of Seo Hee-won, which was covered by Taiwanese media.
He stated, "All of that inheritance was gathered through Hee-won's hard work to protect her beloved family during her lifetime, so I plan to give all authority regarding it to my mother-in-law," explaining, "I will take legal measures to protect the children's rights through a lawyer until they become adults, so that bad people cannot touch them."
Previously, Taiwanese media such as Dongsen Broadcasting (ETTV) reported that Seo Hee-won's inheritance is estimated to be at least 600 million yuan (approximately 120 billion KRW). The late star, who was a top star in Taiwan, was known to own real estate worth about 25 billion KRW, including the site of the National Museum of Fine Arts and a penthouse. It was speculated that when combined with the assets she received from her ex-husband, businessman Wang Shao-bi (Wang Xiao-pei), after their divorce, it would exceed 600 million yuan.
Koo Jun-yup conveyed his sincerity, saying, "The time I spent with Hee-won was a precious and invaluable gift that I would not trade for anything in the world," and added, "I believe that protecting Hee-won's beloved family is the last thing I can do. Lastly, I bow my head in gratitude once again to everyone who loved and mourned for our Hee-won."
Colleagues also left messages of support and remembrance for the deceased in response to Koo Jun-yup's sincerity.
Kim Song, the wife of Clon member Kang Won-rae, wrote, "I believe you will finish well for the remaining family. Make sure to eat well and don’t let those who tarnish your noble love go unchallenged. I will pray for you to fulfill your last mission well," while broadcaster Song Eun-yi said, "Your heartfelt love will reach the heavens. I will pray for you."
Singer Hyun Jin-young expressed, "Brother, my heart hurts so much. Stay strong. Your wife will be in a good place, and God will always be with her. I will pray for you." Haha also joined the wave of mourning, saying, "Brother, I will pray for you."
Netizens also joined the wave of mourning, leaving comments like, "Mr. Jun-yup, I send my deep respect and condolences for the love of Hee-won."
Earlier, Seo Hee-won suddenly passed away on the 2nd during a family trip to Japan due to pneumonia accompanied by the flu. The bereaved family completed the cremation process for the deceased in Japan. According to Japanese funeral regulations, the body must be cremated within three days. Koo Jun-yup moved the deceased's ashes to Taiwan on the 6th.
Seo Hee-won, who debuted in 1994 with her brother in the group 'SOS', is also famous for being the female lead in the Taiwanese drama 'Boys Over Flowers'. In Korea, she is known as 'Taiwanese Geum Jan-di', named after the female lead of a domestic drama.
Seo Hee-won also drew attention for her movie-like love story with Koo Jun-yup. Seo Hee-won dated Koo Jun-yup for about two years in the late 1990s before breaking up, and later married Chinese businessman Wang Shao-bi (Wang Xiao-pei) in 2011. However, they faced a divorce in 2021, and upon hearing this news, Koo Jun-yup reached out to Seo Hee-won, leading to their reunion. The two became a couple in 2022 after a 20-year wait, but their tragic separation after just three years of marriage added to the sorrow.
