Ailee bids farewell to her 'first child born of the heart': 'Please be reborn as my daughter'

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Singer Ailee has said goodbye to her long-time companion, her pet dog Somi.

On the 3rd, Ailee posted a lengthy message on her social media, beginning with 'My true first love, our Somi.'

Ailee recalled, 'In 2012, as I was starting my music career in a lonely foreign land, meeting our Somi filled my empty heart with happiness.'

She continued, 'Then in 2015, I learned that Somi was very sick. Hearing that even if she lived long, she would only be six or eight years old, it felt like the sky was falling. From then on, I wanted to gift her only the best moments and memories.'

Afterward, Somi spent a long period receiving hospital treatment. Ailee shared, 'I spent day after day with the anxiety of not knowing when she would leave, while receiving lifelong treatment.'

She revealed that in 2024, news came that her condition had worsened further. Ailee stated, 'Along with news that the disease was worsening, I received a diagnosis that only a short time of three months remained. From that point on, I think I began to prepare myself mentally, knowing that my farewell to Somi would soon arrive.'

However, Somi stayed by her family's side for longer than expected. Ailee wrote, 'My special child. She ate well and played well, playing with Mom and Dad for two more years, gifting us laughter and happiness.'

She expressed her sorrow, saying, 'I had prepared myself mentally for a long time, but I did not know that when being together became natural and familiar, she would leave so suddenly. I wished for just a little more time.'

Ailee said, 'You worked hard for 14 years, Somi. Now, in a place where you are no longer in pain, will you smile brightly and wait for me without loneliness by the side of our Mom, Grandma, and Grandfather?' She added her final farewell, 'Let us definitely meet again someday.'

She also conveyed her affectionate feelings, saying, 'Thinking of it as "sleep well" rather than "goodbye," I will not be too sad. Our first child Somi, born of my heart, Mom loves you very much.' She added, 'If you miss Mom and Dad too much, please definitely be reborn as Mom's daughter.'

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