[OSEN=Reporter Jimin Kyung] Taiwanese actress and Gu Jun-yeop’s wife, Seo Hee-won, passed away during a trip to Japan, shocking many as detailed circumstances were revealed.
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According to multiple foreign media reports such as China’s Sina Entertainment and Taiwan’s ET Today on the 3rd, Seo Hee-won recently died from pneumonia caused by the flu while traveling in Japan with her family. She was 48 years old.
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This news spread quickly through SNS and online communities the day before, with posts about a 48-year-old Taiwanese top star with a foreign husband and children passing away, leading netizens to speculate that the person was Seo Hee-won.
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Seo Hee-won’s side and her sister, Seo Hee-je, later confirmed her passing, and many fans and colleagues expressed their sorrow as they mourned her.
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Gu Jun-yeop conveyed his feelings through a media source on the same day, saying it was not “fake news” and that he was not “okay” with the situation.
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Then, Taiwanese outlet NOW News reported that Seo Hee-won was taken to the hospital four times before passing away, revealing detailed situations. A Chinese netizen claiming to be the tour guide for Seo Hee-won’s family posted on Weibo that Seo Hee-won was taken to the hospital four times from the 31st of last month to the 2nd.
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According to various foreign media reports, Seo Hee-won arrived in Japan on the 29th of last month and had cold symptoms even then. She felt unwell and was taken by ambulance on the night of the 31st, returning in the middle of the night. Her entire family went to the hospital with her for a temporary check-up during the trip and she was diagnosed with the flu.
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The hospital advised going to a larger facility, but Seo Hee-won improved after taking prescribed medication and did not receive further treatment. However, she felt very ill again at night, called an ambulance, was taken to the hospital, and sadly passed away on the morning of the 2nd amidst her family’s tears.
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Since her family is currently in Japan, part of Seo Hee-won’s funeral will be held there, and after cremation in Japan, the remains are expected to be brought back to Taiwan. /[email protected]
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[Photo] SNS
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