Gangnam Adopts Stray Dog from 'GaeHulRung'... "New Family, We Will Live Well"

Singer Gangnam. Photo by Gangnam Instagram capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Park Hee-eun] Singer Kangnam announced the adoption of a puppy he met at a stray dog adoption center during his appearance on KBS 2TV's "Dogs Are Incredible."

On the 22nd, Kangnam posted on his Instagram along with a photo, saying, "A new family member arrived today," and added, "The name was changed from Jjigae to Ria. We will live beautifully." In the released photo, Kangnam was holding two puppies in his arms. A newly adopted poodle was resting on his right arm.

Also on the same day, Kangnam uploaded a video with the adopted puppy. In the video, he said, "Since today is day one, we will live well. If you're curious, I will occasionally upload videos on YouTube or Instagram."

Earlier, Kangnam appeared on the KBS 2TV entertainment program "Dogs Are Incredible," which aired on the 27th of last month, and visited the stray dog adoption center "Ribbon."

Throughout the filming, Kangnam's attention was captured by a brown poodle named "Jjigae" among the stray dogs. After the recording, he discussed adoption with his wife, Lee Sang-hwa, saying, "I think I have to take (Jjigae) home." Following this, he completed the application form according to the adoption procedure and reportedly followed the training period and other steps.

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