'Shinbakhan Jeongri' Yoon Kyun-sang "My pet cat Somi's bones kept... Couldn't see the last moment" 'Tears'

On the 29th, the new tvN variety show "Shinbakhan Jeongri" aired, featuring Shin Ae-ra and Park Na-rae visiting actor Yoon Kyun-sang's home to help with organizing. Photo by tvN

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kang Juhee] Actor Yoon Kyun-sang from 'Shinbakhan Jeongri' shed tears thinking of his late pet cat, Somi, who crossed the rainbow bridge.

On the 29th, the new tvN variety show 'Shinbakhan Jeongri' aired a scene where actress Shin Ae-ra and comedian Park Na-rae visited Yoon Kyun-sang's home to help with organizing.

On that day, Park Na-rae suggested to Shin Ae-ra, "This friend looks neat, but he raises four cats. So there are quite a lot of cat-related items," adding, "How about organizing this friend's house as the first client?"

Then, Shin Ae-ra and Park Na-rae made a surprise visit to Yoon Kyun-sang's house and immediately started looking around. Yoon Kyun-sang confessed, "When you live alone raising cats, I think interest in organizing fades. I don't know how or where to start."

Yoon Kyun-sang's house had a view of Namsan and was spacious, but it was cluttered and unorganized. The bedroom had bedding scattered around, and cat hair was found here and there.

Next was the playroom. A gaming computer, dolls, and books were scattered messily. Shin Ae-ra and Park Na-rae also checked the cat's litter box cum storage cum exercise room, living room, and kitchen.

After touring the house, Shin Ae-ra evaluated, "This house feels like it's not Yoon Kyun-sang living here, but the cats."

Yoon Kyun-sang said, "I hope it can be a home where both my pets and I can be happy and comfortable. I have given up a lot of my own space..."

After inspecting the house, they began sorting items to organize, starting with piles of clothes, hats, shoes, and so on.

Later, while looking at a cabinet in the kitchen, Park Na-rae's gaze was drawn to a decorative item. Shin Ae-ra said, "This looks very old. It seems like something from a movie," expressing curiosity.

Yoon Kyun-sang explained, "The gravel-like stuff at the bottom is the bones of our Somi," adding, "It's called a bone stone. When a cat dies, after cremation, the ashes are compressed into a stone, and I keep it with me."

When Shin Ae-ra asked, "Is this the cat you sent to heaven?" Yoon Kyun-sang shared, "Somi passed away before my birthday last year, and I couldn't even see her last moments. When the hospital said she was in critical condition, I went immediately, but she was already gone," evoking sympathy.

Yoon Kyun-sang said, "I brought Somi, who was sick at the hospital, home, but I feel like I only made her suffer until the end. I'm sorry. When she had peritonitis, the hospital said euthanasia was an option," and added with reddened eyes, "If I had made the choice sooner, it wouldn't have been so hard."

In response, Park Na-rae comforted him, saying, "At times like this, let's just eat. Eating is the best."

A few days later, Shin Ae-ra and Park Na-rae revisited Yoon Kyun-sang's house. The previously messy home had been completely transformed into a neat and tidy space.

Shin Ae-ra and Park Na-rae couldn't help but admire it, and Yoon Kyun-sang shared his thoughts, "I didn't even know this table was this spacious."

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