News of the death of Seo Hee-won, wife of duo Clon member Koo Jun-yeop, has been reported.

According to a local Taiwanese media outlet on the 3rd, Seo Hee-won passed away from pneumonia caused by the flu while traveling in Japan.

Taiwan‘s Central News Agency (CNA) relayed a statement from Seo Hee-won’s younger sister Seo Hee-je. According to the report, Seo Hee-je said, “During the Lunar New Year holiday, our family came to Japan on a trip, and our beloved older sister Seo Hee-won left us due to pneumonia caused by the flu.”



She also added, “I am grateful that I was able to be with her as her younger sister, and I will cherish the times we cared for and relied on each other. I will always be grateful and miss her.”

After the news of her death spread, Koo Jun-yeop revealed his feelings in a phone interview with a media outlet on the 3rd. According to Daily Sports, Koo Jun-yeop said about the news of Seo Hee-won‘s death, “It’s not fake news,” and “It‘s not bad.”

Meanwhile, Seo Hee-won became known for her role as the female lead in the Taiwanese version of “Boys Over Flowers,” which aired in 2001.

Seo Hee-won announced her marriage to Koo Jun-yeop in March 2022. The two drew even more attention for reuniting after breaking up 20 years ago.

Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com reporter yyynnn@donga.com

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