BTS Jungkook's brother just shared devastating news about their family dog, Gureum.
Read below to know what happened.
BTS Jungkook's Dog Gureum Passes Away
ARMYs recently asked BTS Jungkook's brother, Jeon Jung Hyun, for updates on Gureum because it's been months since fans last saw him.
To their surprise, Jung Hyun shared that the white Maltese passed away at the age of 20 late last year.
ARMYs were heartbroken over the news because they know that Gureum has been a big part of BTS Jungkook's life, as well as the lives of his entire family.
In fact, BTS Jungkook is a self-confessed dog lover. He regularly shares photos and videos of his beloved pets on his social media accounts.
During an interview, BTS Jungkook revealed that Gureum aka Cloudie or Cloud was rescued from an animal shelter in South Korea. Gureum was reportedly an abandoned dog, and Jungkook's family made sure to give him the best life that she deserved.
BTS Jungkook lived with Gureum for years, and the adorable dog was also in his life when he joined BTS.
When Gureum passed away, he was living with BTS Jungkook's brother.
ARMYs Remember BTS Jungkook's Dog
ARMYs paid tribute to Gureum by sharing adorable photos of the late dog alongside images of BTS Jungkook.
Some of them also pointed out that BTS Jungkook was just 4 years old when Gureum was born.
20 years with Gureum that means
— bay (@prettymaknaejk) March 8, 2022
Jungkook was only 4 years old
when he met Gureum 🥺 pic.twitter.com/oEjtnxpabl
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ARMYs also shared clips of BTS Jungkook mentioning Gureum in his live streams and interviews.
when jungkook mentioned his family in 2020 including the little Gureum. He sees his puppies as real family, as real angels that he always takes care of. Gureum was such a precious puppy that always made Jungkook so happy. pic.twitter.com/xIy203wdsl
— 나비.97 (FAN) (@maineventjeon) March 8, 2022
The 24-year-old Bangtan Boy always treated his pets like family.
BTS Jungkook Has 3 Dogs
As of writing, BTS Jungkook has three other pets, namely Bam, Peng, and Song. Bam is a Doberman, while Peng and Song are Italian Greyhounds.
In November 2021, BTS Jungkook shared an adorable moment with his dog. In an episode of "SOOP," BTS Jungkook was spotted enjoying a hearty meal before he realized that he has not yet given Bam his food.
jungkook rushing mid-dinner saying sorry cuz he has to go feed bam!! tell me who is the best dad and why is it mr jeon jungkook. pic.twitter.com/JDvq6yfRHw
— m⁷ | 13.6 (@ilybtsbb) October 22, 2021
The dog gave his master a stern look, and BTS Jungkook couldn't help but feel guilty. So, BTS Jungkook immediately rushed to give Bam his food. And the adorable moment between the two was very priceless.
In January 2022, BTS Jungkook also went viral after he shared adorable photos with his three dogs. The snap shows Jungkook hugging his two Italian Greyhounds while they are looking intently towards the camera.
Another photo shows the two dogs with a surprised look on their faces.
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Camille Heimbrod wrote this.
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