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6 Korean celebrities who adopted abandoned dogs, from Blackpink’s Rosé and Netflix’s Sweet Home star Lee Do-hyun, to former Wanna One member Yoon Ji-sung

STORYChoi Ha Rin
K-stars Blackpink’s Rosé, Yoon Ji-sung, Lee Do-hyun and Dawn all adopted dogs. Photos: @roses_are_rosie_, @_yoonj1sung__, @ldh_sky_, @hyojong_/Instagram,
K-stars Blackpink’s Rosé, Yoon Ji-sung, Lee Do-hyun and Dawn all adopted dogs. Photos: @roses_are_rosie_, @_yoonj1sung__, @ldh_sky_, @hyojong_/Instagram,
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  • Yoon’s rescue pup Vero appeared in an Allure Korea photoshoot, while Rosé’s Instagram-famous Hank has scored gifts from Tiffany & Co. and YSL
  • K-pop power couple Hyuna and Dawn adopted Haenim in 2019, while Youth of May star Lee named his corgi Ga Eul after the month of autumn

Celebrities are incredibly influential, there’s no doubt about that. Many stars use their platforms to raise funds or showcase their volunteer work, then encourage their fans to do the same. One issue in particular that’s been tugging on the heartstrings of Korean stars is abandoned dogs, and the celebrities on this list have not only given them loving homes, but raised awareness about the issue with heartwarming posts on social media.

Blackpink’s Rosé and Hank

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Blackpink’s Rosé adopted Hank from an animal shelter in Gangneung, South Korea. Photo: @roses_are_rosie_/Instagram
Blackpink’s Rosé adopted Hank from an animal shelter in Gangneung, South Korea. Photo: @roses_are_rosie_/Instagram
If you are either a fan of Blackpink or dogs in general, you might already know about Rosé’s furry friend, Hank, who even has his own Instagram account @hank_says_hank. The adorable puppy is among the many pets owned by the girl group members.
Rosé celebrated the arrival of adopted puppy Hank. Photo: @hank_says_hank_/Instagram
Rosé celebrated the arrival of adopted puppy Hank. Photo: @hank_says_hank_/Instagram

Hank was staying at an animal shelter in Gangneung, South Korea, after being abandoned by its owner, and Rosé decided to adopt him last December. She even celebrated Hank’s arrival in his new home with a “welcome” sign made out of paper. Many fans fell in love with Hank at first sight – and his adorable blue shirt in the photo definitely helped!

Rosé’s adopted puppy Hank is a celebrity in his own right who gets gifts from luxury brands. Photo: @hank_says_hank_/Instagram
Rosé’s adopted puppy Hank is a celebrity in his own right who gets gifts from luxury brands. Photo: @hank_says_hank_/Instagram
Hank is now known as a celebrity dog who even gets gifts from luxury brands, including Saint Laurent’s pet carrier and Tiffany & Co.’s dog bowl.

Lee Do-hyun and his Welsh corgi Ga Eul