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Kim Hyung-jun, a member of the group SS501, has shared the heartbreaking news of a recent loss.

On January 12, Kim Hyung-jun posted on his Instagram, "I always thought nothing is eternal, and I made a firm resolution. But the moment of farewell with you came, and it was more painful and difficult than I imagined."

He continued, "My beloved companion, my love, my 'Choco,' who has been by my side for 16 long years." It was revealed that Kim Hyung-jun was referring to his pet dog, Choco, whom he had to part with.

Kim Hyung-jun expressed his sorrow, saying, "It’s incredibly painful and hard to let you go now, but I will endure with the memories and time we shared together." He also added, "Please be strong and live bravely, thinking of the family here."

He ended his message with heartfelt words, "I’ll be okay. Slowly, very slowly, I’ll let you go now. Please come to me in my dreams. I want to be with you." His words conveyed deep affection and longing for his pet.

Kim Hyung-jun debuted as a member of SS501 in 2005, and the group gained popularity with hits like "Snow Prince," "U R Man," and "Because I'm Stupid." Among the members, Kim Kyu-jong, Kim Hyung-jun, and Heo Young-saeng formed the unit SS301 in 2016.

Kim Hyung-jun's Full SNS Message

To: My Choco

I always thought that nothing is eternal, and I made a firm resolution. But the moment of farewell with you came, and it was more painful and difficult than I imagined.

My beloved companion, my love, my 'Choco,' who has been by my side for 16 long years. I pray that you will be in a place where there is only joy and warmth, without pain, and enjoy your time there.

Letting you go now is truly painful and difficult, but I will endure with the time and memories we’ve shared. Even until your last moments, you tried to look beautiful and not make it hard for the family. Thinking of that, I can hardly see through the tears.

The best thing I did in 2009 was starting a family with you, Choco. You were always gentle and kind, which made me worry more than anyone else.

Even when we went to the hospital together, you never showed any signs of discomfort when getting treatment or injections, and only today did I hear the doctor’s words. Now, my heart, which was holding on, is falling apart even more.

I kept telling myself it wasn’t time yet and tried to hold on, hoping and trying every day. It was me who selfishly wanted more walks and meals with you, but as time went on, I knew your body and heart were weakening. You fought every day, but it wasn’t me; it was you, Choco, who endured. Please forgive me for my selfishness.

I still can’t believe what I’m going through right now. But I want to say thank you and that I love you, who has been by my side during the most important times in my life.

Last year, when your legs hurt and you couldn’t walk, the stroller brought you so much joy. I wonder how you felt during the time we spent together with the family. I hope you felt the sincere love and care we had for you.

Now, as you cross the rainbow bridge, you’ll meet new friends and begin a new life. Please leave behind your painful body here and run freely, visit the places you wanted to go, smell the flowers you loved, and eat anything you want without hesitation. Live well over there.

It’s so hard to send you alone, and my heart is in pieces, but please be strong, thinking of the family here, and live cheerfully.

Choco, the 16 years we spent together, just under that time, is the best gift I could never trade for anything. Time will pass, and when that time comes, I will come to get you again. Please wait for me while living happily!

If anyone asks who you were, tell them you were the most beloved companion, living with the happiest family in the world.

I will be okay. Slowly, very slowly, I’ll let you go now. Please come visit me in my dreams. I want to be with you, Choco. I love you, my one and only Choco! Now, goodbye.

January 11, 2025, a day I never wanted, a day I couldn’t believe.