Donghae's father last letter to Donghae:
To: My son Donghae
Donghae-ah, my son Donghae-ah. My beloved son Donghae-ah!
Dad is so blessed bcz you are my son. And you've already become a singer. I'm really very happy. You've often told me on the phone: "How are you dad? Are you healthy?" and also: "I'm so sorry. I love you."
When dad sees you on the TV, I always feel so emotional. I can't help but to put my hand over my heart. Maybe it's bcz Dad loves our Donghae a lot? Donghae-ah, let me tell you, Dad used to dream about becoming a singer too but bcz of your grandfather's objection I had no choice but to give up. So, I left my dream in Seoul and brought your Mom back to Mokpo. And later your brother Donghwa was born then after that, you were born. I was so happy! Donghwa and you are really my sons. I was so thankful to God.
When you were in primary or secondary school, I asked you whether you wanted to be a singer? At that time, you said you wanted to study and play. But, after a few years, you said you wanted to become a singer... when you told me that you wanted to become a singer, all my previous feelings and wishes appeared in my mind. So, I pressed the money into your hand and said "Go to Seoul."
After you went to Seoul, your Mom and I always prayed for you.. we were full of tears, full of emotions, like my son Donghae. Our Donghae will surely succeed! If my Donghae was failed, his heart will surely be hurt.. So we prayed, prayed and keep on prayed...
Then, you become qualified. Oh we were so happy then. Dad was so proud of you! so so proud. From then on our Donghae left to live in Seoul, and I was torn between being extremely happy and extremely sad.
Despite this, I still believe in my son Donghae as I did before bcz you were full of bravery and determination. And just like that, you really did become a singer.
The first time you won number 1, you still took the time to worry about me. That day, you called me and said: "Dad! I don't cry anymore, my fans are watching. Have I done well? On this earth, I love Dad the most and my favourite colour is the colour of ocean.."
When I watch our Donghae on the TV, I thought of my dream when I was young. Oh my beloved Donghae!
When my Donghae wins the newcomer award, Dad won't be able to see it. I won't be able to see your bride. I won't be able to see my cute grandchildren...
But as long as it's what our Donghae believes in, then it will be the best. And I will protect all of you from heaven and became the strength at your back and my Donghae's next generation will also be blessed.
My son Donghae-ah.. I LOVE YOU. LOVE YOU!
Donghae's father past away to his sickness (cancer) on August 8 2006 at 3 am.
