Bae Jung-nam Shares Heartbreak Over Beloved Dog's Passing; Seo Jang-hoon Also Moved to Tears
Bae Jung-nam revealed the pain of parting with his beloved dog, Bell, with whom he shared many years, touching the hearts of viewers.
On the SBS variety show 'My Little Old Boy,' which aired on the 19th, Bae Jung-nam shared his grief over losing Bell, who was his only family.
Recalling their first meeting, Bae Jung-nam explained, "A friend's dog had 11 puppies, but one tiny one in the corner wasn't coming out. I felt like I understood that little one's feelings," revealing their special bond that led them to become family. For Bae Jung-nam, who had been alone since childhood, Bell was more than just a pet.
However, their happy moments were cut short by sudden tragic news. Bae Jung-nam learned that Bell, who was at a rehabilitation center, had suddenly passed away from a heart attack. While filming a drama, Bae Jung-nam received the news, stating, "I couldn't see him directly because we were far apart. The director connected me via video call to deliver the news," conveying his shock at the time.
Bae Jung-nam, who shed tears admitting he deliberately avoided thinking about parting, recalled Bell crossing the rainbow bridge in the fall, saying, "He overcame all the difficulties, and the weather was so nice."
Notably, Seo Jang-hoon also shared his pain of experiencing consecutive losses, adding to the sadness. Having lost his mother, grandmother, and then his dog last year, Seo Jang-hoon spoke calmly, "I went through the same process as seen in the video. The dog at home was quite old, and it was hard to watch his health deteriorate in the end," but eventually teared up. He added, "I just hope he's less in pain now that he's gone; perhaps it's better this way," leaving viewers with a heavy heart.
Netizens expressed empathy and comfort, with comments like, 'How heartbroken Bae Jung-nam must be,' 'A pet is family. Sending him our condolences,' and 'Seo Jang-hoon went through a difficult time too. We hope he finds peace now.'