This is a review article written after watching the broadcast.
Actor Bae Jeong-nam revealed his extreme grief after parting with Belle, the only family he had in the world, drawing sympathy.
On the 9th broadcast of SBS 'My Little Old Boy', Bae Jeong-nam's poignant story of being with Belle in her final moments aired.
Belle was diagnosed last year with total paralysis from an acute disc condition, but she miraculously recovered over 1 year and 7 months, moving viewers. However, she suddenly died of a heart attack last September, leaving Bae Jeong-nam.
Bae Jeong-nam could not stop crying, saying, "She could have lived a little longer…" At the crematorium he wailed, "She's hot, what do I do, my baby is hot," and holding Belle, now reduced to a handful of ashes, he said his final farewell, "Don't hurt anymore and rest well." Having lived alone without a family since childhood, he revealed his deep longing, saying, "After meeting Belle, I felt like I finally had a family."
The broadcast then followed Bae Jeong-nam's recent condition as he struggled with psychological shock after losing Belle. About a month later, he visited a pet expert and confessed, "I couldn't stay sober for two weeks after Belle left. I drank from the daytime and didn't want to meet people."
According to the expert's evaluation, Bae Jeong-nam showed all the major symptoms of pet loss syndrome, and his grief score reached 34 points (average 28 points, danger threshold 37 points). The specialist warned, "If this condition is left untreated it can develop into post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)," and noted, "There is a risk it could lead to anxiety disorders or social isolation."
However, experts advised that "the fact that Bae Jeong-nam consistently shares photos and memories of Belle on social media is very positive," and said, "Receiving empathy during the process greatly helps recovery."
Viewers offered warm support after the broadcast, saying, "It was so tearful to see him stay by Belle's side until the end," "I can't imagine how deep that sorrow is," "Now Belle will watch over her dad from heaven," and "I hope his heart heals little by little and he meets a new family."
Meanwhile, in April Bae Jeong-nam said, "If my pet's health improves I will consider marriage," and added, "I want to live with my family in a hanok." Many sincerely hope that after the great pain of Belle's departure, he will someday smile again and find ordinary happiness with a new family.
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