Kim Ha-yeon holds Woong-i close as dementia dims his memory

Actor Kim Ha-young shared her heartfelt emotions for her cat, Woong-i, who has stayed by her side like family for 17 long years.

“He doesn't even recognize me well anymore” An update on Woong-i, who has been fighting dementia for 5 years

On the 18th, Kim Ha-young shared an update on Woong-i through her SNS. She calmly revealed the condition of her senior cat, stating, "My cat Woong-i is 17 years old. It has been over 5 years since he started suffering from dementia, and now even I am not recognized well by him."

Although his cognitive abilities are no longer what they used to be due to dementia, the bond between Woong-i and Kim Ha-young remains deep. Kim Ha-young explained what Woong-i means to her, saying, "Still, he recognizes Mom immediately and snuggles into my arms like a baby. He is my first cat."

“He can hear the refrigerator sound like a ghost” A playful truth toward Woong-i

She also expressed concerns about his health. Kim Ha-young described Woong-i's behavior, noting, "I'm worried because he has lost a lot of weight lately, but he can hear the sound of the refrigerator door opening like a ghost, and he has the amazing ability to leap over the cage."

She added a playful joke, "Honestly, you don't actually have dementia, right?" showing that even in a sad situation, she does not let go of her deep affection for Woong-i.

At the end of her post, she expressed her sincere feelings for her pet, writing, "Just stay stuck to Mom like you are now, Woong-i. Thank you and I love you."

Kim Ha-young, who debuted through MBC's 'PoPoPo' in 1984, has been a familiar face to the public, appearing as a reenactment actor in 'Surprise Mystery TV.' Fans who came across Kim Ha-young's post sent messages of support, saying, "I tear up just reading this," and "I hope Woong-i stays healthy for a long, long time."