Singer Jin Simon, 55, confessed to having lost a son early and shed tears.
Jin Simon appeared on the Dec. 12 broadcast of MBN's 'Special World' and said, “My second son was studying abroad and living a busy life there with social activities. Then, he suddenly passed away from a heart attack.”
Jin Simon's son, who was 26 years old, passed away from a heart attack three months ago while running a clothing business in the Philippines. Jin Simon sent both sons abroad for education during their elementary school years and lived as a goose father for 12 years, during which he also went through a divorce.
While meeting with his mother in his hometown of Jeju, Jin Simon teared up while saying, “My son also liked it.” When his mother asked if he had sorted through the son's belongings, he responded, “I wasn't in the right mind to take care of stuff at that time. Just being there was difficult, and I didn't want to deal with it. I wanted to quickly bring him back to Korea.”
Jin Simon's mother also expressed her sadness. She said, “He was still alive when you went to the hospital. If it were in Korea, he might have survived.” She continued, “When I sit still at home, I only think of that child. You have to be busy to forget, you need time to forget to live. How can you live if you're always thinking about it? Live a busy life.”
Meeting with his eldest son, Jin Simon said, “After the youngest went to heaven first, I started relying heavily and becoming attached to my only remaining elder son.” He continued, “I worry a lot if I can't reach him or if he doesn't answer the phone. It feels like I developed a trauma.”
He also mentioned feeling anxious about possible accidents if he doesn't immediately hear back from not just family but also acquaintances. Jin Simon said, “If someone doesn't pick up the phone a few times, my heart races,” and noted, “Life and human life can vanish in an instant.”
Finally, Jin Simon said, “We were planning a trip for a 1-night, 2-day stay when the three of us would meet up. But after that incident, it felt like the sky was falling.” He added, “I deeply regret not having shared a bed with my children. It feels incredibly hard, like I created a situation for my family to live apart that didn't have to be.”