Shin Gi-ru Shares Emotional Tribute to Late Mother: A Journey of Grief and Gratitude

Shin Ki-ru / Photo = DB

[Sports Today reporter Song O-jeong] Comedian Shin Ki-ru opened up about his grief following his mother’s passing.

On the 21st, Shin posted a lengthy message on his social media account. Reflecting on memories with his mother, he wrote that he hadn’t expected her to go so soon, and that he hadn’t been able to say everything he wanted to say to her or hear everything she might have wanted to tell him, expressing his deep sorrow.

He added that, though he felt incapable of even arranging a proper service, he managed to hold one. He said he was able to get through it because so many people shared his grief, came to offer condolences and embraced him. He thanked everyone, saying he had received more comfort than he felt he deserved.

Shin also noted that he stepped on a scale by chance and expected he’d lost at least 5kg (about 11 lb), but it showed only a 1.5kg (about 3.3 lb) loss, which left him baffled. He said he’s still overwhelmed by people’s concern but will do his best to keep eating and take care of himself to ease others’ worries.

Earlier, Shin Ki-ru’s mother passed away on the 17th. She was 68 years old.

▲Below is Shin Ki-ru’s full social media post

When I was little and threw a fit at the hospital because I didn’t want a shot,

Mom would tell me she’d give me something if I behaved after taking it—

the banana milk and snacks I loved.

She’d be waiting for me with them in her hand..

I would clutch the banana milk tightly

and sit there like a grown-up Hyun-jeong, waiting for Mom to finish her makeup.

I didn’t expect Mom to leave so soon,

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

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

I’ll keep speaking to you in my heart—please listen and watch over me, Mom.

And all of Mom’s acquaintances told me

that she considered me her pride.

That brought me some comfort.

Thank you, Mom.

I, who couldn’t even properly set up a funeral,

managed to hold one.

So many people sent their condolences,

so many came by,

shared my sorrow and hugged me—

that’s what made it possible.

I haven’t done anything for people,

and yet I received overwhelmingly more comfort than I felt I deserved.

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

I want to contact each person and thank them personally soon..

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

I’ll reach out and greet you properly soon.

I didn’t step on the scale out of vanity or a sudden interest in beauty—

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

I expected I’d lost at least 5kg,

but it showed just 1.5kg lost, which left me completely puzzled.

I’m not ready to carry everyone’s worries yet,

but I’ll do my best to keep eating and to take care of myself.

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

please don’t look at me with pity—

tease me the way you always do.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

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