A growing number of K-pop idols and K-drama actors are sharing the heartwarming stories of their furry companions with fans through social media. These celebrity pet partnerships are not only capturing hearts but also inspiring others to adopt pets.
Rosé and Hank
BLACKPINK’s Rosé adopted a rescue dog named Hank in 2020. Hank’s dedicated Instagram account, managed by Rosé, has amassed a staggering 5.02 million followers, making it the most followed pet account among Korean celebrities.
Jungkook and Bam
BTS’s Jungkook also joined the trend by creating an Instagram account for his dog, Bam, in April 2023. Within just one day, the account gained over 3.05 million followers, showcasing Jungkook’s immense influence.
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Lee Do Hyun and Lim Gaeul
Lee Do Hyun adopted a rescue dog named Gaeul, which means “autumn” in Korean. Interestingly, Gaeul shares the actor’s real last name, “Lim,” as Lee Do Hyun’s real name is Lim Dong Hyun. Both Lee Do Hyun’s and Rosé’s dogs attend the same doggy daycare, enjoying a furry friendship.
Kim Go Eun and Wally
Kim Go Eun adopted Wally, a dog who was suffering from various health issues. She decided to adopt the dog after seeing a post about its condition and has since been sharing their heartwarming journey together.
Sunghoon and Yanghee
Sunghoon, a famous member of the South Korean variety show I Live Alone, gained attention for his rescued dog named Yanghee. Yanghee had previously suffered from health issues, but she has made a remarkable recovery with Sunghoon’s care.
Taeyeon and Zero
Girls’ Generation member Taeyeon has been a pet parent since 2017. She often shares adorable photos and videos of her dog, Zero, on social media. Both Taeyeon and Zero have appeared on the popular dog training show run by Kang Hyung Wook.
Other Korean stars who live with their adorable pets include Lee Ki Woo, Kang Mina, Momo, Krush, Tzuyu, Kaya, Chungha, Red Velvet’s Joy, SHINee’s Key, singer Kim Sejeong and Seventeen’s Seungkwan.
