Koo Junyup Inheriting Late Wife’s Estate Sparks Dispute?... Family of the Late Seo Heewon Denounces "Malicious Rumors"

Some Taiwanese outlets spread rumors over the late Seo Heewon’s inheritance
Seo Heewon’s mother: "I call Koo Junyup my son and I love him"
Inheritance worth 28.6 billion won... Koo Junyup: "I will give it to my mother-in-law"

The family of the late Seo Heewon has refuted rumors that singer Koo Junyup is in a dispute over his late wife’s inheritance, calling the claims "highly malicious in intent."

Singer Koo Junyeop and his late wife Seo Heewon. Koo Junyeop Instagram

According to Taiwanese outlet ET Today on the 10th, some local media recently reported that "Koo Junyup is preparing for a legal battle with his mother-in-law over Seo Heewon’s inheritance," adding that "contrary to outward appearances, the relationship between the two sides is complicated." In response, Seo Heewon’s mother denied the rumors, saying, "I deeply detest lawsuits that waste money and manpower," and added, "I now call Koo Junyup my son. He deeply loved my daughter and respects me, and I love him as well."

Seo Heewon’s younger sister, Seo Heeje, also expressed anger, saying, "The intentions of those spreading such rumors are very impure and their hearts are filthy." She continued, "Koo Junyup gave my sister the purest love and allowed her to feel true happiness," adding, "We will only protect him and will never hurt him."

The estate of Seo Heewon, a famous Taiwanese actress, amounts to at least 650 million New Taiwan dollars (about 28.6 billion won). Under Taiwanese law, it is to be divided equally, one-third each, among three people: Koo Junyup and the couple’s two minor children. However, in February last year, Koo Junyup stated, "All of the inheritance was accumulated through blood and sweat by Heewon during her lifetime to protect the family she loved, so I intend to give all of my rights to my mother-in-law," and added, "As for the children’s share, I will take legal measures through a lawyer so that it will be protected until they become adults and so that bad people cannot touch it."

On the 3rd, an unveiling ceremony was held for the memorial statue personally designed by Koo Junyup to mark the first anniversary of Seo Heewon's death. Sculptor Lee Chendao's Instagram

Koo Junyup and Seo Heewon dated in the late 1990s before breaking up, then reunited more than 20 years later and married in 2022. The story of these two stars became a major topic of conversation when it became known. However, in February last year, while traveling in Japan with her family, Seo Heewon contracted the flu and ultimately passed away due to complications from acute pneumonia. When news of her death broke, major Taiwanese media outlets ran special reports, and it was carried as a top story on Greater China portals, drawing nationwide attention and deep sorrow.

In particular, it has been reported that since his wife’s death, Koo Junyup has visited her grave at Jinbaoshan almost every day and kept vigil there. On the 3rd, to mark the first anniversary of her death, an unveiling ceremony was held for a memorial statue that he personally designed. Through his social media (SNS), Koo Junyup wrote, "When I force my heavy body to get up and think about what I should make that you would like, and then pack food and drive to Jinbaoshan, endless tears flow from longing," adding, "When we meet next time, let’s stay together forever. I miss you to death."

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