"I Will Remember You Even After Death"... Late Yoo Chae-young's Husband Shares Undelivered Letter for 12th Year

Twelve years have already passed since singer Yoo Chae-young passed away, but her husband's unwavering love for the late star continues to deeply touch the hearts of many.

Kim Joo-hwan, her husband, recently posted a letter filled with his longing for his wife and affectionate updates on her official fan cafe.

Kim sent a poignant message, saying that no matter how much time passes in the future, "If I can remember even after I die, I will remember you."

He also did not forget to reassure fans who worried about him, sharing that as time has passed, he no longer lives trapped only in sorrow.

He added that although he still misses and longs for his wife, he is doing well and asked them not to worry too much.

The letter also contained a story about an item deeply tied to the memories of the couple.

Kim expressed his regret, explaining that he wanted to keep the car they rode in together until the day he died, but ultimately had to scrap it.

Instead, he promised to hold onto the motorcycle, which holds memories of just the two of them, until the very end.

He concluded his writing with a tender promise, saying he would visit her on a rainless day riding that motorcycle, adding, "Wait for me, my love, see you soon."

The two, who were friends for 10 years before developing into a romantic relationship, got married in 2008.

However, in 2013, Yoo Chae-young was diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer, marking the beginning of her heartbreaking battle with the illness.

She eventually passed away on July 24 of the following year at the age of 41.

Twelve years have already passed since the sad news broke, but the husband's poignant and devoted love—visiting the fan cafe every year to leave letters for his departed wife—continues to leave people deeply emotional.

On her memorial anniversary last year, Kim also expressed his heavy heart, saying, "I'm sorry I couldn't protect you, and I'm even more sorry for doing well while left alone."

Amid the passage of time, as he overcomes his grief and now lives quietly embracing memories of his wife, a wave of remembrance and support from fans and netizens continues to pour in for his sincere love.

Reported by Kang Sun-ae | Video by Kim Bok-hyung | Graphics by Lee Jung-joo | Produced by SBS Digital News
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