Kang Min-hyeok bids a heartbreaking farewell to his beloved cat of 11 years... "Crossed the Rainbow Bridge"

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Kang Min-hyeok of the group CNBLUE has bid a sorrowful farewell to his pet cat Chichi, who had been by his side for 11 years.

On the 9th, Kang shared on his Instagram: "Today may be the last update about Chichi. On August 9, 2026, at 8:47 a.m., Chichi crossed the Rainbow Bridge," conveying the news of her passing.

A video released alongside the post showed Kang unable to hide his grief as he watched Chichi lying with closed eyes in a funeral home.

Kang recalled, "Chichi was born into this world on November 16, 2014, and came into my arms on March 21, 2015. For about 11 years, she was an affectionate and loving companion who loved people so much that her paws were always dry from constantly following me around — whether I was sleeping, eating, or using the restroom."

He continued, "She would sit obediently whenever given treats and even shook hands on command. Chichi was a kind and smart child who never caused any trouble. Even in unfamiliar environments like hospitals, she was so affectionate that she was loved wherever she went. It's still hard to believe that our second child, Chichi, is no longer by my side."

Kang also provided detailed accounts of Chichi's final moments. He said, "Since this is the final record, I want to leave a detailed account even if it takes some time," and revealed that Chichi's health had deteriorated since mid-last month, leading to a diagnosis of digestive lymphoma at the hospital.

Although Chichi underwent chemotherapy, her condition worsened rapidly. Kang shared, "Chichi struggled bravely until she finally stopped fighting in a comfortable home and slowly fell asleep. Even on her journey away, she tried not to cause me any pain, enduring hardship throughout the night until morning when she crossed the Rainbow Bridge."

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