Koo Jun-yeop and the family of the late Seo Hee-won are relying on each other and going through a difficult time. According to reports from Taiwanese media, Seo Hee-won's mother, Hwang Chun-mae, recently shared an update on Koo Jun-yeop's condition through social media. Hwang Chun-mae referred to Koo Jun-yeop as her "son" and revealed that despite having a cold, he prepared breakfast. This shows the close bond between the two.

Hwang Chun-mae stated that Koo Jun-yeop is still staying in Taiwan. This denies speculation that he returned to Korea after the funeral. Koo Jun-yeop is staying by Seo Hee-won's side and living his daily life. Hwang Chun-mae posted a photo visiting her daughter's memorial sculpture and expressed gratitude for the many fans who continue to send flowers and visit.

Seo Hee-won passed away at the age of 48 on February 2 last year due to pneumonia accompanied by the flu during a family trip to Japan. Koo Jun-yeop and the family were by her side at the end, and after completing the cremation process in Japan, her remains were moved to Taiwan and interred at Jinbaoshan. Seo Hee-won debuted in 1994 with her younger brother Seo Hee-je as part of the group "SOS" and was active until 2003. In 2001, she gained great popularity as the lead actress "San Cai" in the Taiwanese version of "Boys Over Flowers," the drama "Meteor Garden."

Seo Hee-won married businessman Wang Xiao-fei in 2011 and had one son and one daughter, but they divorced in 2021 after 10 years of marriage. Afterwards, Koo Jun-yeop and Seo Hee-won, who had been lovers 20 years ago, announced their marriage in March 2022. They met around 1998 and dated for about a year before reuniting 23 years later, becoming a major topic as the "love of the century."

Koo Jun-yeop has been frequently seen visiting Seo Hee-won's grave. This shows his effort to overcome the grief of losing his wife. Hwang Chun-mae expressed her longing for her daughter and vowed to watch over her grandchildren so they can grow up well. Amid this family love and support, Koo Jun-yeop is enduring a difficult time.

Seo Hee-won's mother showed special affection for Koo Jun-yeop and emphasized that he is part of the family. This indicates that their relationship has developed beyond a simple connection into a form of family that supports each other. Koo Jun-yeop cherishes the memory of the deceased and continues Seo Hee-won's legacy together with the family.