[Exclusive] 'Nyaong is Fake' Cat Returned After Adoption Process... 'Nabiya Saranghae' Team "Thanks to the Production Team Who Returned It"

Published 13 Jan.2020 11:29(KST)

Updated 13 Jan.2020 11:29(KST)

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Sung-yeol] The production team of 'Nyaong is Fake' returned a cat to the protection organization following controversy over the cat adoption procedure.

On the morning of the 13th, the tvN entertainment program 'Nyaong is Fake' announced that one of the cats raised by idol group Pentagon's Wooseok and Yuseonho on the show was returned to the original protection organization due to issues with the adoption procedure.

The production team stated, "During the process of adopting the cat, some details regarding the program filming were not communicated to the protection organization, which led the organization to send a notice of adoption cancellation."

They explained, "Since last week, we have been in discussions with 'Nabiya Saranghae' (Love You, Butterfly). Although we intended to meet all conditions, we ultimately decided to return the cat, and one cat has been returned."

Earlier on the 12th, the cat protection organization 'Nabiya Saranghae' posted on their official blog, "Godiva (the returned cat) has come back to us. We apologize for causing concern to many people."

The protection organization said, "'Nyaong is Fake' production team acknowledged the mistake in the adoption process and returned the cat despite facing considerable losses. We appreciate the production team for resolving misunderstandings through sincere dialogue and returning Godiva."

They added, "Although the process was insufficient, it fundamentally stemmed from a love for cats. We ask that criticism toward the 'Nyaong is Fake' production team cease."

Finally, they stated, "We will do our best to establish a proper cat adoption culture."

Meanwhile, 'Nyaong is Fake' is a reality program where celebrities live with cats, and they adopted a cat (Bongdari, originally named Godiva) through the cat protection organization 'Nabiya Saranghae.'

However, 'Nabiya Saranghae' requested the return of the cat, stating that the situation differed from the adoption condition that "after filming ends, the 'Nyaong is Fake' production team will manage the cat."

In response, the 'Nyaong is Fake' production team issued a statement on the 5th, saying, "We deeply reflect and apologize," and "We will discuss and resolve this with 'Nabiya Saranghae.'"

The following is the full statement from the cat protection organization 'Nabiya Saranghae'

Hello. This is .

This afternoon, Godiva has returned to us. After arriving at our shelter, Godiva showed some signs of tension but soon adapted and is resting comfortably.

We sincerely apologize for causing concern to many people due to this Godiva incident.

The production team, despite facing considerable losses if Godiva were returned during filming, acknowledged the mistake in the adoption process and returned Godiva to us.

We thank the production team for engaging in sincere dialogue, resolving misunderstandings, and returning Godiva without issue.

We especially confirmed that Wooseok, a cast member, and the production team maintained continuous contact during the filming period to check on Godiva's condition.

Furthermore, although the process was insufficient, please consider that this originated from a fundamental love for cats, and we ask that further criticism of the production team be stopped.

Our has deeply realized the need to correct societal perceptions regarding cat adoption through this incident. We will do our best to establish a proper cat adoption culture going forward.