T.O.P has expressed his regret for not replying to a text sent to him by Goo Hara, who was found dead on Sunday (Nov 24).
The BigBang singer is braving possible scorn from K-pop fans by posting on Monday (Nov 25) screenshots of messages from Goo, a former member of girl group Kara, reported the allkpop portal.
In a text sent on Nov 5, Goo, 28, wrote: "This is late but happy birthday."
T.O.P turned 32 on Nov 4.
On Monday, he wrote over the screenshot: "Your final message was a happy birthday message that I did not respond to. I am really sorry, Hara. Rest in peace in a good place."
Another screenshot showed Goo writing: "Have you seen this? Please, please watch it."
She was referring to her recent single Midnight Queen.
T.O.P's caption over the second screenshot mentioned that "she had a lot of dreams" and that "her heart, which was full of passion for her work, was tender".
"She was a kind kid, Hara."
Netizens reacted by saying that while he should have responded to Goo's messages, he is also providing a timely reminder that one cannot take friends, and family, for granted.
Some believe that it is his intention to make others become aware that a simple gesture, like a "thank you" reply, can mean a lot to someone who may be depressed or seeking a human connection.
Other fans think that T.O.P, who likely gets many texts from friends and business associates, was not out to snub Goo by not responding.
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