Famous male singer “I bought my pet dog from pet shop instead of adopting it and suffered breed scam”
Singer Wheesung confessed that he brought his pet dog from a pet shop
On May 12th, Wheesung posted a lengthy message on his Instagram, stating, “Actually, Bboongie was brought from a pet shop.“
He explained, “Many people ask why I didn’t adopt an abandoned dog. I didn’t know much about the process of adoption. But due to persistent questioning from people about adoption, I realized, ‘Ah, this is how people perceive it.’“
Wheesung, who brought his pet dog from a pet shop in Gangnam, criticized, “The shop’s promotion seemed very persuasive. They guaranteed a 100% refund if the dog wasn’t purebred. When I brought Bboongie home, the staff at the shop couldn’t answer various questions confidently… It was confidently labeled as a poodle, but there were many parts that didn’t seem like a poodle. Now I realize it’s a maltipoo.“
However, he mentioned that his previous pet dog was also a mixed breed, and he has no strict criteria regarding breeds.
Wheesung expressed, “I just wanted to bring home a healthy dog. But if I had been someone who was sensitive about breeds, what would have happened to this dog? It’s a serious issue to consider. Every time we go for a walk, I’m bombarded with questions about the breed. It’s annoying to hear about breed characteristics from people. This dog is my savior.”
He concluded “The reason for posting this is to hope that prospective dog owners who insist on specific breeds won’t impulsively bring them home. I need to go for registration updates. I’ll frequently update news about Bboongie in the future“, showcasing his affection for his pet dog.
Meanwhile, Wheesung was indicted without detention on charges of habitual propofol use in 2020. The following year, he was sentenced to one year of imprisonment, suspended for two years, and ordered to perform 40 hours of community service and attend 40 hours of drug treatment lectures.
At that time, his agency revealed that Wheesung was receiving treatment for depression, panic disorder and other mental health issues.
Subsequently, Wheesung held a Christmas concert in December 2021 and met fans. In late 2022, he also held a fan meeting and concert to commemorate his 20th debut anniversary.
Source: wikitree
