Shin Gi-ru Shares Heartfelt Message After Mother’s Passing: A Journey of Grief and Gratitude

[TV Daily reporter Han Seo-yul] Broadcaster and TV personality Shin Gi-ru has shared her feelings following her mother’s death.

On March 21, Shin posted a lengthy message on social media, writing, \”I didn’t expect Mom to go so soon. I couldn’t say the things I wanted to say to her, and I couldn’t hear the things she wanted to tell me.\”

She thanked those who supported her, adding, \”I who can’t even set a proper memorial table held the funeral. I was able to do it because so many people mourned with me and hugged me. I received far more comfort than I felt I deserved.\”

Shin also tried to lighten the mood, noting that she accidentally stepped on a scale: \”I thought I’d lost at least 5 kg (about 11 lb), but it was only 1.5 kg (about 3.3 lb), so I’m stunned.\” Reassuring those who worried about her, she wrote, \”I’m still overwhelmed by everyone’s concern, but I’ll do my best to eat properly and take care of myself.\”

Her mother passed away on March 17. She was 68.

◆ Full text of Shin Gi-ru’s social media post

When I was little and fussed about getting a shot at the hospital,

Mom would say, \”If you take the shot well, I’ll give you…\”

— the banana milk and snacks I loved.

Mom would be waiting with them in her hand..

I would hold the banana milk tight

and sit there—grown-up Hyun-jung waiting for Mom to finish her makeup.

I didn’t expect Mom to go so soon,

so I couldn’t tell her the things I wanted to say,

and I couldn’t hear the things she wanted to tell me.

I’ll always send those words in my heart, so please listen and watch over me, Mom.

And all of Mom’s acquaintances told me

that Mom was proud of me,

which gave me some comfort.

Thank you, Mom.

I who can’t even set a proper memorial table

held the funeral.

So many people offered their condolences,

and so many came by,

mourned with me, and hugged me—

I couldn’t have done it without them.

I haven’t done anything for people,

yet I received far more comfort than I felt I deserved.

I will never forget. I will remember and live with gratitude.

I want to thank each person as soon as possible..

but my heart is still heavy, so I’m sorry.

I will reach out soon.

I didn’t step on the scale because I’m suddenly into beauty or anything—

there just happened to be a scale, so I stepped on it,

and I expected I’d lost at least 5 kg (about 11 lb),

but I only lost 1.5 kg (about 3.3 lb), so I’m bewildered.

I’m still overwhelmed by people’s concern,

but I’ll do my best to keep up with eating and self-care without interruption.

When I return to my routine and see people at work,

please don’t look at me with pity—

tease me like you always do.

From the bottom of my heart,

thank you so much.

[TV Daily reporter Han Seo-yul news@tvdaily.co.kr / Photo=DB]