Mina has confirmed her beloved dog Ray's passing on fan platform DearU Bubble, leading ONCEs to mourn the idol's "Best Boi."
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TWICE Mina Confirms Beloved Dog Ray's Passing, ONCEs Express Sadness Through Mournful Posts
Ray has now crossed the rainbow bridge.
On January 30, Mina messaged ONCEs privately on DearU Bubble, where she confirmed the passing of her family dog Ray. The "SET ME FREE" singer also expressed gratitude to ONCEs, who showered "Ray-chan" with love through the years.
"Hello. There's something I need to tell ONCEs. I heard the news yesterday, that our Ray-chan has gone to heaven." Mina shared. "Thank you so much for loving him a lot."
ONCEs were devastated with the news, causing them to send out comforting words to Mina, and thanked Ray for looking out for the TWICE member all these years. Read their posts here:
I’m absolutely heartbroken rn, no words, you are loved so much our ray chan, condolences to Mina and may you rest in peace in doggy heaven ❤️🩹#TWICE#MINApic.twitter.com/zqIqx1Fv5g
we already know that he's like... 15 or 16 yrs old? and i said to myself that i hoped ray chan will live forever because.... damn he's been with mina ever since she was a kid... she wasn't even in twice when mina got him.... oh god...
no you dont understand ive been with twice since 2016 and mina's been telling us stories about ray chan ever since and.... knowing he is already gone.... dude that dog is mina's happiness her treasure her ray chan 🥺🥺🥺😭😭😭
Thank you Ray ❤️ You were a ball of sunshine, as well as an amazing buddy to Mina, thank you grandpa ❤️
— ABCD 🔠|OT9 | SG ONCE | SAW TWICE IN SEP 2023 (@once_osas248) January 30, 2024
Mina has also been vocal about her love for Ray, since the idol has mentioned her beloved dog on numerous occasions. These shoutouts are often seen in interviews, variety shows, and other programs.
In the ONCE community, the presence of Ray among fans was precious at heart. ONCEs have made numerous fan edits, art, and content of Ray and Mina, highlighting how much the fandom treasured the former for being there for the idol.