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YouTuber Yoo Hye-joo Loses Father Four Days After Second Child's Birth
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YouTuber Yoo Hye-joo Loses Father Four Days After Second Child's Birth

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • YouTuber Yoo Hye-joo announced the passing of her father just four days after giving birth to her second child.
  • Her father had been battling rectal cancer for six years and passed away in hospice care.
  • Yoo expressed gratitude for fan support and vowed to raise her children well.

South Korean YouTuber Yoo Hye-joo shared the heartbreaking news of her father's death, which occurred just four days after she welcomed her second child. The influencer, known for her YouTube channel 'Rizulike,' returned to postpartum care after completing her father's funeral arrangements.

Her father had been diagnosed with rectal cancer six years prior and had been undergoing treatment, eventually moving to hospice care before his passing. Yoo reflected on the time spent with her family after the diagnosis, stating, "The entire family gathered and spent a lot of time together. We forgave each other, shared our hearts, and spent time without regrets."

The entire family gathered and spent a lot of time together. We forgave each other, shared our hearts, and spent time without regrets.

โ€” Yoo Hye-jooReflecting on the time spent with her father after his cancer diagnosis.

The couple named their newborn son 'Yoo Geon,' a decision made in accordance with the late father's wishes. Yoo expressed her deep appreciation for the messages of comfort she received from her fans, calling them a "great source of strength." She concluded by stating her intention to return to her daily life and raise her children well.

Yoo Hye-joo first gained public attention in 2011 through the TV show 'Ulzzang Generation 5' and has since built a career as an influencer. She gave birth to her second child on July 19th, followed by the news of her father's passing on July 23rd.

fans' comfort was a great source of strength. I will return to my daily life and raise my children well.

โ€” Yoo Hye-jooExpressing gratitude for fan support and her future plans.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.