Lee Min Ho Shares News Of Heartbreaking Loss Ahead Of His Big-Screen Return

He lost his companion of sixteen years.

Actor Lee Min Ho has shared the heartbreaking news of a personal loss he suffered recently.

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On July 12, KST, the actor took to his social media and announced the passing of his beloved dog, Choco.

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In the emotional post, Lee recalled his sixteen years with Choco, expressing his gratitude for the companionship.

My beloved Choco has returned to nature after spending 16 precious years with us. I hope the time we shared was happy, and I’ve always been grateful for the love you showed Choco.

— Lee Min Ho’s caption

The post was accompanied by several pictures in memory of Choco, including moments from their final days.

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Given that Lee had often shared glimpses of his sweet bond with Choco through his social media, longtime fans had also grown fond, making this news even more emotional for them. The post was flooded with condolence messages, wishing the actor strength in his time of mourning.

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This heartbreaking news has unfortunately arrived just before Lee Min Ho’s return to the big screen with the upcoming movie, Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, which is set to be released on July 23, KST.

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