These heartthrobs are total cat slaves too, and their 5 fur babies are living the good life! Gong Yoo’s Kong Kong and Ahn Jae-hyun’s Anju are even more popular than their owners
It’s enough to make your heart melt～
Seeing idols and actors who shine onstage happily follow their cats around as devoted “litter scoopers” in private is an irresistibly charming contrast. These Korean stars spoil their beloved cats far more than you might imagine. We’ve rounded up 5 popular celebrity cat parents who will have you wanting to hug your own furry little one as soon as you finish reading.
Gong Yoo x Scottish Fold Kong Kong
Offscreen, the heartthrob is a longtime, through-and-through cat parent. His best-known cat is Kong Kong, a white Scottish Fold, and he also has a dark gray Egyptian Mau at home. Gong Yoo has shared that when he’s lying on the couch watching TV, Kong Kong always obediently jumps onto his lap to keep him company. He even showed his interactions with his cats in a furniture brand commercial, and the adoring look in his eyes makes you want to be reincarnated as that cat.
Ahn Hyo-seop x adorable American Shorthair Paul
Ahn Hyo-seop’s beloved cat Paul (Ba-ul) is an adorable American Shorthair. The name Paul comes from Ahn Hyo-seop’s English name. Open his Instagram and you’ll spot Paul’s cute face in nearly every third post; he appears constantly. This heartthrob has been enthusiastically sharing photos of his cat since 2017, and watching him interact with Paul always feels so sweet. He’s the ultimate boyfriend material.
2PM’s Lee Junho x Johnny and 3 other cats
Lee Junho dotes on Johnny, Wollie, Cookie, and his other cats. This warmhearted guy has set up a spacious play area just for his furry little ones and often interacts with them during late-night livestreams. The best part is the gentle, adoring look in his eyes as he watches them; it really makes you smile. No wonder everyone wants to be reincarnated as his cat.
Ahn Jae-hyun x Anju
Ahn Jae-hyun introduced his 10-year-old beloved cat Anju (meaning “bar snacks”) on the show “I Live Alone.” Many people wondered whether Anju had successfully lost weight. The show revealed that after a month of strict dietary control, Anju successfully lost 500 g, much to Ahn Jae-hyun’s delight. Watching this chubby cat show off its aloof charm on camera is so soothing.
G-Dragon x Zoa
No list of devoted celebrity cat parents would be complete without G-Dragon, Kwon Ji-yong. What are GD’s cats named? His two beloved cats are Zoa and Iye. Zoa is an adorable Scottish Fold-Munchkin mix who has taken over GD’s Instagram and become the wildly popular comfort-character IP “ZO&FRIENDS.” The IP incorporates GD’s signature daisy motif, and its merchandise sparked a rush to buy as soon as it launched.
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