Following allegations of pet cruelty, Kim Wooseok has apologized through the Bubble application.
Keep on reading for all the details.
Kim Wooseok Releases Apology After Accused of Pet Cruelty
On June 14, Kim Wooseok was faced with pet cruelty accusations. Internet users on Korean community forums criticized the male idol for adopting the animals and the rough way of holding his pets.
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Following the allegations, Kim Wooseok released a message to his supporters through Bubble, a paid messenger service between idols and fans. In his message, the idol stated he would work hard to recognize such situations and reflect on his mistakes.
Kim Wooseok added that he would educate himself to make his pets happier.
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His whole message reads, "I am working hard at recognizing all these situations! My mistakes and the criticisms I received are making me reflect, and I will be more cautious in the future. I will work hard on educating myself! I am also going to study more to make my babies happier!"
Many expressed sympathy for Kim Wooseok, saying that the allegations went out of control. Others believed the hate he received was excessive, while others stated the way he treats his pets should not have been controversial since it was apparent he loved them.
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However, some believed the hate Kim Wooseok received was valid, as he showed signs of being an irresponsible pet owner.
Comments concerning Kim Wooseok's apology read:
"It should not have been a controversy from the start. They just wanted to nitpick on everything he does and suddenly started talking about the puppies' joints."
"He must be so tired. I am another group's fan, but I will support him."
"But I think the hate was way too much? Honestly, this could be controversial, but I do not think people should start tearing apart his apology."
"But from the views of puppy owners, what he did was actually wrong."
"Is this even considered an apology?"
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Background on Kim Wooseok's Pet Cruelty Allegations
On June 14 an internet user made a post about Kim Wooseok on two of Korea's biggest online communities, which have since gone viral. The post criticizes the male idol for adopting three pets (two dogs and one cat) in two years, even if he is allergic to cats.
The user criticized Kim Wooseok for hiding his cat from the fans. They claimed people only discovered he had a cat after it was spotted walking behind him during a live stream.
Kim Wooseok also garnered flak for claiming he only washed his dogs once and that the manager takes care of grooming his pets. Many saw this as a sign of his negligence as a pet owner.
Others slammed the idol for how he handles his pets, saying how he makes them move will hurt their joints.
Others pointed out that when he got his pets, he released content for them. For example, his dog Ddaddaa appeared on several vlogs, unboxing videos, and variety shows. The other dog, Ppoppo, also appeared in unboxings and photo cards.
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Written by Alexa Lewis
