Anyone, including K-pop idols, can have allergies. It can be an allergy obtained right after birth or through time. One of the most common allergens of people is animals, particularly dogs and cats. Here are some K-pop stars who are allergic to cats and/or dogs.
10+ K-pop Idols Allergic to Cats And/Or Dogs
BLACKPINK Jisoo
BLACKPINK Jisoo is known for owning a pet dog named Dalgom. However, she revealed in a V Live broadcast in December 2021 that she had developed dog allergies.
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She shared that every time she touches him, plays with him or hugs him, her eyes swell and she starts sneezing. She also said that she has to take medication in advance before she goes home where her parents stay with Dalgom.
Besides being allergic to dogs, BLACKPINK Jisoo is allergic to cats as well. So she takes medicine when she's around Lisa's cats.
GOT7 Yugyeom, Youngjae, Jay B
Both GOT7 members Yugyeom and Youngjae are allergic to cats and dogs. Because of this, Jay B had to remove his cat Nora from the dorm, but he eventually brought Nora back when Youngjae moved out.
Meanwhile, Jay B has allergies in dogs. During an interview with BuzzFeed, GOT7's leader said, "I'm allergic to their hair."
NCT Jeno, Haechan
Both NCT Jeno and Haechan are allergic to cats. Despite this, Jeno is a cat lover and, in fact, has three cats at home, and he completely adores them. His fur babies are named Seol, Bongshi, and Nal.
Stray Kids Changbin, Hyunjin
In Stray Kids, both Changbin and Hyunjin have allergies in cats. When the group appeared on Weekly Idol, Changbin revealed that he's scared of cats because he's allergic to them.
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Meanwhile, Hyunjin may be allergic to cats but he still loves them. It is said that he was initially allergic to dogs as well, but it appears to have disappeared when he raised his pet dog Kkami (which unfortunately passed away due to illness).
P1Harmony Intak
P1Harmony member Intak is allergic to dogs, but even if this is the case, he prefers dogs over cats. He loves dogs so much to the point that he watches a lot of dog-related videos. He even pets them when he sees some on the street, but he regrets it afterward as he gets puffy and feels itchy.
Block B Park Kyung
Another male K-pop idol with allergies in cats is Block B member Park Kyung. He has to stay far away from them because their fur and dander will trigger her allergies. Sneezing, itchy skin, and burning eyes are just a few of the symptoms .
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Former SISTAR Dasom
Former SISTAR member Dasom has a soft spot for animals. It's just a bummer that she's allergic to animals' fur. It can result in her skin breaking out in hives, difficulty in breathing, and uncontrollable sneezing.
SEVENTEEN Vernon, Mingyu, DK
SEVENTEEN has three members with allergies in cats, namely Vernon, Mingyu, and DK. During a live broadcast, Vernon said that he knows how to cope with it, and that when his allergic reaction is severe, he just takes medicine.
These are just some of the K-pop idols allergic to dogs and/or cats, so if you know someone else with the same allergies, name him or her in the comments section below!
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Written by Maria Scott
