Koo Jun-yeob, who has been guarding his wife's grave for six months, stood with Seo Hee-won's family despite his gaunt appearance. Fans have been offering support, saying "I hope his heart recovers even little by little."
The former member of Clon, singer Koo Jun-yeob, has now been watching over the grave of the late Seo Hee-won for six months. Despite heat waves and storms, he has visited Geumbosan Rose Garden every day without fail, and his presence continues to sadden many people. This year, especially, the first birthday without his wife left an even heavier sense of emptiness.
Local fans said, "From early morning she was spending time in front of the grave drawing Seo Hee-won's likeness on an iPad. Beside her were photos of the two together, flowers, coffee and sandwiches," and continued with eyewitness accounts. One fan said that when she showed tears, Koo Jun-yeob instead comforted her, saying "It's okay." She also said she saw him personally wiping the gravestone and tending to it with care.
The inscription on the gravestone that reads "I will love you forever - Junjun" also evoked deep emotion. This was the nickname his wife used for him while alive. It shows how deep his love was.
Meanwhile, another update on Koo Jun-yeob's condition was reported. On the 18th, after Seo Hee-won's sister Seo Hee-je won the presenter award at the Golden Bell Awards, Koo Jun-yeob joined the family celebration. He wore a brown T-shirt and a hat in a comfortable outfit. His noticeably gaunt appearance made people feel sorry, but his affectionate gesture of placing his arm around his mother-in-law's shoulder and naturally mingling with the family showed the unchanged devotion of a son-in-law.
Since his wife's death, Koo Jun-yeob has hardly been able to eat and has lost more than 14kg. He has suspended all activities and has stayed in Taiwan to handle the funeral, remains placement, asset settlement and child matters himself. Seo Hee-won's mother said, "His being so sunburned is because he spent time guarding Hee-won by her side. If you meet someone like this in life, you could ask for nothing more," expressing deep trust.
Internet users have sent messages of support such as "It still hurts to see the love he shows, but I support him," "I hope he recovers together with his family little by little and lives on," and "Please don't forget that you're not alone."
Even in the grief of losing a loved one, Koo Jun-yeob is supporting one another with Seo Hee-won's family. Many sincerely hope that the warm consolation he receives will give him at least some strength.
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