[Sports Chosun Baek Ji-eun Reporter] Seo Hee-won, the wife of Clon’s Koo Jun-yeop, has passed away.
On the 3rd, Taiwanese media such as ET Today reported that “Seo Hee-won died from influenza and pneumonia.”
According to reports, Seo Hee-won contracted the flu after a family trip to Japan, which developed into acute pneumonia, leading to her passing. The bereaved family has already completed the cremation process and is in deep sorrow.
In relation to this, Seo Hee-won’s sister, Seo Hee-jae, stated, “Our family went on a trip to Japan during the New Year, and unfortunately, my most beloved sister, Hee-won, passed away due to influenza and pneumonia. I am grateful to have been her sister. We have always cared for each other. I will always be grateful and miss her. Rest in peace. I will love you forever, sister.”
Koo Jun-yeop is currently unreachable to the outside world.
Koo Jun-yeop and Seo Hee-won dated over 20 years ago but parted ways. However, after hearing news of Seo Hee-won’s divorce, Koo Jun-yeop reached out, and they reconnected, eventually marrying in 2022. Their love story, akin to a movie, drew significant interest and support in both Korea and Taiwan.
Despite constant rumors involving Seo Hee-won’s ex-husband, such as drug use, health issues, divorce, and infidelity, which troubled the couple, Koo Jun-yeop and Seo Hee-won showed unwavering and steadfast love, earning applause.