Actress Kim Ha-yeon shares touching story of 17-year-old cat with dementia

Actress Kim Ha-yeon has touched the hearts of many by sharing her deep affection for her pet cat, who has been by her side for 17 years. Her unwavering love for her companion, who can no longer recognize her due to dementia, has moved fans deeply.

On the 18th, Kim posted a sincere update regarding her cat, Woong-i, via her SNS.

"My cat Woong-i is 17 years old. He has been suffering from dementia for over five years, and now he doesn't even recognize me well," she confessed, adding, "But he is my first cat, and he still recognizes me immediately when he sees his mommy and snuggles into my arms like a baby."

She continued, "I'm worried because he has lost a lot of weight lately, but he can still hear the refrigerator door opening like a ghost, and he still has the amazing ability to leap over his cage," adding her signature playful joke, "Honestly, you don't actually have dementia, do you?"

At the end of her post, she expressed her deep affection for her long-time companion. "Just stay stuck to mommy like you are now, Woong-i. Thank you and I love you," Kim wrote, expressing her sincerity toward the pet who has become like family.

Fans who read the post sent waves of support and comfort, commenting, "I tear up just reading this," "I can feel how precious the time spent with pets is," "I hope Woong-i stays healthy for a long, long time," and "Your love is being conveyed so clearly."

Kim, who began her broadcasting career through MBC's 'Ppo Ppo Ppo' in 1984, became widely known to the public as a reenactment actress for MBC's 'Mysterious TV Surprise' starting in 2004. Since then, she has remained active through various broadcasts and variety shows, frequently communicating with fans by sharing her daily life with her pet.