Lee Hyori, Farewell with Her Dog Sunsim: "She Passed Away Comfortably in My Arms"

"Thank you for letting me meet Sunsim"

Singer Lee Hyori's adopted pet dog Sunsimi passed away on the 23rd. Photo by Pyeongganggongju Shelter SNS.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] Singer Lee Hyori's adopted pet dog Sunsimi has crossed the rainbow bridge.

On the 24th, Anseong Pyeonggang Princess Shelter announced on Instagram, "We received news from Lee Hyori today. Our Sunsimi, who became part of Hyori's family in 2010, passed away yesterday."

Pyeonggang Princess Shelter cared for the abandoned dog Sunsimi before Lee Hyori adopted her. The shelter shared a message from Lee Hyori in remembrance of Sunsimi.

Singer Lee Hyori's adopted pet dog Sunsimi passed away on the 23rd. Photo by Pyeongganggongju Shelter SNS.

Lee Hyori said, "Our Sunsimi passed away yesterday. She went peacefully in my arms," adding, "Thank you so much for taking in Sunsimi and allowing me to meet her. Sunsimi also sends her gratitude and love to everyone."

She continued, "I deeply thank the person who took Sunsimi out of the Donghae City shelter, the volunteers who became her godmothers in Anseong, and everyone involved," and added, "Sunsimi also sends her heartfelt thanks and love to all."

She further stated, "I know very well that all the work you are doing right now is extremely difficult, but because of it, even a stubborn person like me who only cared about herself has come to know love. Please never forget that the work you do is more noble and beautiful than anything else. We are all together."

Previously, in 2010, Lee Hyori adopted the abandoned dog Sunsimi after volunteering at the shelter.

The full text of Lee Hyori's message shared by Pyeonggang Princess Shelter on social media is as follows.

"Director, our Sunsimi passed away yesterday. She went peacefully in my arms. Thank you so much for taking in Sunsimi and allowing me to meet her. I deeply thank the person who took Sunsimi out of the Donghae City shelter, the volunteers who became her godmothers in Anseong, and everyone involved. Sunsimi also sends her heartfelt thanks and love to all. I know very well that all the work you are doing right now is extremely difficult, but because of it, even a stubborn person like me who only cared about herself has come to know love. Please never forget that the work you do is more noble and beautiful than anything else. We are all together."

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