On July 12,Lee Min-ho posted on his personal social media channel,“My beloved Choco has returned to nature after spending 16 years with us. I hope the time we shared was happy. Thank you to everyone who loved Choco.”

The post was accompanied by emotional photos of Lee holding his dog, including tender moments from car rides and everyday life, evoking sadness among fans.

In response, fans flooded the comments with messages of support and sympathy,“I hope you find peace”, “This is such a sad update” and “We’ll always remember Choco.”

Lee Min-ho had often shared glimpses of his deep bond with his dog Choco, making the news even more emotional for longtime supporters.

Meanwhile,the actor is set to make his much-anticipated comeback with the film “Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy”, which premieres on July 23.