The bereaved family who tried to protect their brother from rumors quietly left behind their longing on his birthday.. netizens mourn
Two weeks since leaving this world. The heartfelt emotions of the bereaved family toward the late Kim Jong-seok are moving netizens. The family, who raised their voices to protect the deceased from various rumors, conveyed a quiet longing this time with a simple greeting. The short sentence "Happy birthday" touched many hearts.
On the 20th, Kim Jong-seok's biological sister posted a screenshot of the deceased's KakaoTalk profile picture on her social media, along with the words "Happy birthday." The background of the picture was a peaceful sea, with a cake emoticon quietly floating above it. This was a quiet greeting that informed everyone that it was the late Kim's 29th birthday.
The greeting was short, but the emotions contained within were anything but small. The love and sorrow the sister felt for her brother, who is no longer in this world, and her determination to never forget him were conveyed deeply. Fans who remembered Kim Jong-seok's warm smile and kind personality also expressed their condolences through social media, plunging many into a state of longing.
Earlier, Kim Jong-seok suddenly passed away on June 4 at the age of 29. He worked as a model for the men's beauty brand "Dasu" and left his mark on the fashion industry, as well as making an impression on the public with his pure charm in the tvN dating reality show "Skip." At the time of his passing, he was actively communicating with fans on social media, so the news of his death was a huge shock to both fans and the industry.
However, even after this tragic farewell, the deceased could not leave quietly. In some online communities, unverified rumors about his private life and unfounded speculation ran rampant, and ultimately the family broke their silence and responded.
The late Kim's biological sister stated on social media, "The bereaved family is suffering greatly from stories that are not true about Jong-seok," and "Until now, I have endured this because I wanted Jong-seok to go to a good place, but I can no longer condone it." She strongly expressed her position, hinting that she would disclose police transcripts and testimonies from acquaintances, and warned that she would not hesitate to take legal action against malicious rumors. The decision to switch Kim Jong-seok's social media account to private was also an extension of this decision. Although it was a channel for communicating with fans, it was a measure taken by the family to block indiscriminate rumors and provocative speculation.
Thus, the sister who fought against the world to protect the deceased quietly conveyed her love with the single sentence, "Happy birthday." For some, it may just be another passing day, but for others, it is a day that can never be forgotten. It should have been a birthday celebrated with smiles if they were together. Now, only photos, memories, and the brief greetings left by the family take their place.
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