Actor Jung Tae-woo expressed deep longing for his grandfather, who became a star in the sky. The fact that his grandfather was a national merit recipient has become known, leaving an even more poignant aftertaste.
On the 8th, Jung Tae-woo posted several photos on his social media with a short message, "See you in heaven, grandfather." The released photos showed his grandfather's wake, and wreaths and condolence messages delivered by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs caught the eye. His grandfather was a national merit recipient who directly experienced the Japanese colonial period and the June 25 war.
A family photo released together contained images of his grandfather in his younger days and a young Jung Tae-woo, giving a sense of the long-standing family ties.
Jung Tae-woo wrote, "Having lived nearly 100 years and having experienced the Japanese colonial era and the June 25 war, how many wounds and hardships you must have endured," and "There were more lonely and sorrowful days than happy ones." He then added, "Now, in a good country without any tears or sorrow, get along well with grandmother who went first. I was grateful to have you as my grandfather," leaving a restrained yet trembling farewell.
Even in the short sentences, respect for a grandfather who lived a century and the deep love as a grandson were evident.
Many internet users offered condolences and support on Jung Tae-woo's post. "To have endured 100 years of time… I admire him." "Grandfather will be proud of his grandson in heaven." "A grandfather with such a grandson will surely smile." "A true filial son and a proud descendant" "Grandfather will be happy too" "I am truly grateful that he was a national merit recipient," and especially toward Jung Tae-woo's grandfather who devoted himself to the country as a national merit recipient, comments of condolence such as "May he rest peacefully in the arms of the nation" followed.
Jung Tae-woo is an actor who has shown solid acting skills crossing drama and film since his child actor days. He married Jang In-hee, a former flight attendant, in 2009 and has two sons, and he has often shared daily life with his family on social media, showing a warm family man side. After the news of his grandfather's passing, fans expressed condolences together, responding, "As an actor and as a grandson, he is upright and warm," and "I feel his sincerity and it brings me to tears."
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