Hwang Jung-eum Adopts Two Large Dogs from Shelter: "I Couldn't Ignore Their Risk of Euthanasia"

Jun 17, 2026

Hwang Jung-eum Adopts Two Large Dogs from Shelter: "I Couldn't Ignore Their Risk of Euthanasia"
Actress Hwang Jung-eum has shared the story behind her decision to adopt two large dogs from an animal shelter.

On her YouTube channel, which released a new video on Wednesday, June 17, Hwang showcased her daily life with her two sons and her pet dogs. In the video, Hwang showed her affectionate side as she personally bathed her dogs.

While grooming and bathing the dogs, she shared an anecdote about their names. Hwang's dogs are named Ye-jun and Ye-bin, while her sons are named Wang-sik and Gang-sik.
Hwang Jung-eum (Photo: Getty Images Korea)
She laughed as she said, "Many people ask why I chose those names. There were comments saying that 'Wang-sik and Gang-sik sound like dog names, while Ye-jun and Ye-bin sound like human names.' Now that I hear it, I think they might be right."

She also opened up about how she came to live with the dogs. Hwang explained, "For Gang-sik's birthday, the kids really wanted a dog. I thought it would be good for their emotional well-being, so I visited an animal shelter, and there were two beautiful dogs there." She added, "I was told they were in a situation where they might be euthanized if no one took them. I saw them, and I couldn't let them die. So I brought both of them home." She continued to express her affection for the dogs, saying, "I brought both of them together so they wouldn't be lonely."
Hwang Jung-eum (Photo: Getty Images Korea)
Meanwhile, Hwang, who is raising her two sons alone following her divorce, was previously sentenced to two years in prison, suspended for four years, for embezzling funds from a family corporation managed by her ex-husband to invest in cryptocurrency. After launching her YouTube channel last month, she stated, "I think it is natural for people to feel uncomfortable, and I accept that. I need to ask for forgiveness," adding that she would share her candid daily life.



Reported by Kang Kyung-yoon | SBS Entertainment News
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