"I'll Remember You Even After I Die"... Late Yoo Chae-young's Husband Expresses Enduring Longing for 12 Years

As 12 years have passed since the late singer and actor Yoo Chae-young passed away, her husband, Kim Joo-hwan, touched fans' hearts by sharing his unchanging longing for her through her official fan cafe.

On the 20th, Kim posted a long letter on the late artist's fan cafe titled, "I'll pick a day without rain and take my time getting there this time. Because..."

Starting his letter with the greeting, "Baby, you've waited a long time, haven't you? It's been a while since I wrote," Kim showed his steadfast devotion by writing, "12 years have passed since you left, but no matter how much time goes by, even if I die, I will remember you if I can."

He also shared updates on how he is overcoming his grief and left a message for the fans. To reassure those worried about him, Kim said, "I no longer live in constant sadness like I used to. It seems many people misunderstand that I am still living every day in sorrow and depression, but while my longing and love for my baby remain the same, you don't need to worry about me too much."

He added a poignant story about an item holding memories of the two. Expressing a sense of regret, Kim wrote, "I wanted to keep the car we shared until the day I die, but we had to scrap it after 17 years. It got into an accident while I lent it to a friend." He then promised, "Instead, I've kept our motorcycle safe for 18 years. I will take good care of this until the end."

Kim concluded with an affectionate promise of reunion, saying, "I'll ride the motorcycle to see you on a day without rain. Wait for me, my love. See you soon."

The late Yoo Chae-young married Kim Joo-hwan, who is one year younger and whom she had been friends with for 10 years, in 2008. However, she was diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer in 2013 and passed away on July 24, 2014, at the age of 41 after battling the illness.

Since her passing, her husband Kim has posted letters on her fan cafe every year on her death anniversary and other significant dates to mourn her. On her death anniversary last year, he expressed his heartbreaking feelings, writing, "I'm sorry I couldn't protect you, and I'm even more sorry for staying behind alone and doing well." As he quietly overcomes his grief with the passage of time and continues to express his deep love, internet users have poured out tributes and messages of support.

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Kang Sun-ae sakang@sbs.co.kr
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