Shin Gi-ru Thanks Fans for Handwritten Letters After Mother's Death

Broadcaster Shin Gi-ru expressed her gratitude for the handwritten letters sent by fans amidst the sense of loss following the passing of her mother. On the 5th, Shin Gi-ru shared her feelings by posting photos of handwritten letters written by fans on her SNS account.

The revealed letters contained the affection of fans for Shin Gi-ru. Fans wrote, “Giru unnie, who performs magic to make people's days lighter,” “Giru unnie, who shares energy as much as a mine dump truck,” “There are so many people around who love every side of you,” “Please stay by our side for a long time, staying healthy like you are now,” and “There is no one to replace your position.”

Handwritten fan letters revealed on SNS on the 5th

Shin Gi-ru also honestly revealed her feelings while reading the letters. She expressed her still-heavy heart, saying, “Even though a long dark night has passed, my heart does not easily brighten, as if it doesn't know morning has come, so I am once again at a loss because I feel sorry for myself.”

Shin Gi-ru's mother passed away on March 17 at the age of 68.

She did not lose her characteristic wit. Shin Gi-ru wrote, “While dealing with my morning bowel movement, I read through the letter written by Heot-ttung-ttung-i not long ago, and I flushed away both the darkness and the stool.” She continued, “There is strength in the words spoken to me, and there is light in the hearts I received. I should follow those hearts that shine on me and do well today as well,” adding a message of thanks: “I am truly grateful to everyone who likes me.” At the end, she added, “I lay down to sleep and suddenly!! Oops... I sat down to poop and suddenly!! I confessed because I was so thankful, Gi-ru.”

Daily life after her mother's death shared on 'Rolling Thunder'

Shin Gi-ru also recently confessed her difficult daily life after losing her mother on the channel 'Rolling Thunder.' She said she is going through a time where it is difficult to control her emotional fluctuations, saying, “I laugh and then suddenly cry, and when I cry, I lose moisture and feel hungry, so I eat. Then I cry again.”

She also expressed regret regarding her final moments with her mother. Shin Gi-ru shed tears, saying, “I didn't know she would leave so quickly. Every moment is a regret. When I think about it, there is nothing but regret. I couldn't talk much toward the end. I only saw her briefly, saying I was busy.”

Broadcasting activities since debut in 2005

Shin Gi-ru debuted in 2005 through KBS2 'Laughter Club' and began her activities after being selected as a special recruitment comedian for SBS in 2007. In 2019, she married a non-celebrity who is one year older. Passing through great sadness, she left a message of gratitude, saying she will walk again today by leaning on the hearts offered by her fans.