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."

NO WHAT NOT RAY CHAN NOOOOO 😭😭😭😭#TWICE #MINA pic.twitter.com/LlpHOgRylw

— 🐶 has my 💚 | saw twice at Sofi (@Beepbeep_vsp) January 30, 2024

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:

Mina's dog Ray has sadly passed away. Rest in peace Ray😓💔 pic.twitter.com/n5Alew7ynx

— 😼JeanXx // I Got You ⛵😼 (@twice_mixx) January 30, 2024

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 #MINA pic.twitter.com/zqIqx1Fv5g

— 🐶 has my 💚 | saw twice at Sofi (@Beepbeep_vsp) January 30, 2024

rest in peace ray chan 🤍 thank you for being mina's best boy 🫶 pic.twitter.com/Q2ZlUDoNzh

— Peng-u SAW TWICE (pcd) 🌙🌅 (@MinaPenguu) January 30, 2024

It feels like Ray-chan just waited for Mina to go back home before saying goodbye, this photo of Ray was sent on Bubble during Mina's vacation.

RIP Best Boy Ray-chan 🥹💞 pic.twitter.com/LG7olpfMNz

— twiun (@twiun_zip) January 30, 2024

Ray's eyes were so grey... 🥺 they must had waited so strongly to see Mina for the last time before they can rest forever without her being there to witness the tragic moment and not saddening her https://t.co/mFpsh1DMfE

— Be as TWICE 🌿 (@BeasTWICE9) January 30, 2024

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...

— tokyo (@tokyochaeng) January 30, 2024

Thank you Ray for taking care of our Mina
You are such an angel 🥺😔 https://t.co/PQe1ERVOch

— Be as TWICE 🌿 (@BeasTWICE9) January 30, 2024

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 🥺🥺🥺😭😭😭

— tokyo (@tokyochaeng) January 30, 2024

 

WAIT NOOOO 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 rest in peace ray 🥺🥺🥺 you made so many humans so happy. thank you for making mina feel loved 🥺💗😭 https://t.co/y203uPFQKF

— rian SAW TWICE 😭😭😭😭😭 (@riannosaurus) January 30, 2024

just 16 days ago, mina sent this pic of ray and now he's gone.....😭😭💔💔 https://t.co/LxWUHDRbMy pic.twitter.com/z3mqxNdYNN

— twice fans mumbai (@tozakivy) January 30, 2024

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Thank you Ray ❤️ You were a ball of sunshine, as well as an amazing buddy to Mina, thank you grandpa ❤️

— OT9 | SG ONCE | SAW TWICE IN SEPTEMBER (@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.

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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. 

See their content below:

Just remembered about this Mina and Ray chan edit😭💔pic.twitter.com/TXGPTzHYCG

— 😼JeanXx // I Got You ⛵😼 (@twice_mixx) January 30, 2024

Mina and Ray have all my uwus~#MINA #TWICE #TWICETAGRAM #twicemina #fanart #twicefanart #트와이스 #미나 pic.twitter.com/dxQY0SR4jw

— eh 🐯 (@keiyuuart) January 18, 2019

Mina and Ray#MINA #TWICE pic.twitter.com/1riEk2NF1j

— MLLEN🐾 👇fanart (@mllenniumm) March 24, 2020

✨Commissioned art✨

Mina & Ray#Mina #미나 #트와이스 #TWICE pic.twitter.com/DKwiTI906t

— 더더더더 | Commissions open (@arts423) August 6, 2021

mina and ray have matching hair colours now #MINA #TWICE #미나 #트와이스 #HappyMinaDay pic.twitter.com/DdTzHHE4xv

— strawberry kid 🍓 (@weepbleep) March 24, 2020

Hi its been a while since my last fanart :”)

Here is a Mina Ray and Miguin fanart to bless your evening 🤣#TWICE #MINA #미나 #ミナ #名井南 pic.twitter.com/taiLYcRLqR

— 🍈🍞 (@melonbbangg) June 24, 2019

Minari with her baby Ray 🥺💚#TWICE #MINA #TwiceFanart pic.twitter.com/j5ZQ9b3hy8

— dasia ♡̶ (@sseolalove) December 29, 2019

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