MV Sewol Ferry Disaster Memorials Part 1

Taemin Lee (Class 6)

Taemin Lee was born on the 6th of August, 1997. He was 16 when he died.

"Mom is here.
Are you watching my son's mother?
It hurts so much
After seeing your desk at school for a long time, it is so painful for the empty seats of my son, who should be working hard to fulfill your dream.
I love you, you know how my baby's mother feels
I love you so much and I'm doing well until the day my mom can see you. Understand."

Taemin was the eldest child, only having two younger sisters. His parents ran a store, and he had to have dinner ready before they came back home, and of course take care of his siblings. Because he had to cook every night, he became interested in it and took classes about cooking. Taemin's best friend was Saedo Park. Taemin had promised his mother to cook her a better steak on her birthday, but the promise remains unfilled. His dream was to become a chef at a hotel

Taemin left for the trip excited. His last words to his parents were ''I'll do good'' and he left to the bus. Days after the sinking, he appeared in his mother's dream. He had told her ''Don't cry over me mom'' It comforted her, and he never appeared in her dreams again.

His body was recovered and returned to his parents. He was cremated