As we all know, pets are companions that give us endless amounts of joy, comfort, and love.

Pets give us strength when we are exhausted. Pets give us affection when we are sad and lonely. Pets know exactly what we need when we need them, and that’s why they are the perfect source of healing for us. And, for K-pop idols, who are constantly working, a pet is just what they need to wind down at the end of a very long and tiring day.

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Let’s take a look at the different kinds of pets K-pop idols have in Metro.Style’s K-pop Idol Pet Guide!

The Fan Favorite Cotton Dogs

These dogs are probably one out of two of the most common dogs you’ll see among K-pop idols or even just Koreans in general. These fluffy and curly-haired cotton dogs are a great cuddling companion, perfect for snuggling after a long, tiring day! They are lovable, huggable, and definitely adorable–we completely understand why K-pop idols fall in love with these cotton dogs!

Bobpul (SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu) - Bobpul is one of two of Mingyu’s dogs. Bobpul is a playful Bichon Frise who just has the cutest sleeping position ever.@kimbobpul

- A lot of CARATs (SEVENTEEN fans) say that Bobpul reminds them of Mingyu himself, because of how alike their behaviors are!Mingyu on Weverse

Azzo (IVE’s Yujin) - Azzo is a Bichon Frise belonging to Yujin. He’s a fluffy pup who knows how to strike the right poses for photos. @azzo_ssi

- Azzo is especially charming when he’s dressed up, as well as when he’s jumping up and down in excitement upon seeing his mom on TV! @ayjfeed

Vivi & Monsieur (EXO’s Sehun) - Sehun has two fluffy cotton dogs: Vivi (Bichon Frise) and Monsieur (Poodle). @oohsehun

- Both pups are extremely calm and obedient, always sitting quietly whenever Sehun brings them on for a live or a broadcast. They don’t even bark or bite a little when Sehun teases them! @oohsehun

Comme Des & Garcon (SHINEE’s Key) - Comme Des & Garcon (Poodles) are Key’s little balls of happiness who are always by his side. Torie _ The Dankest on Pinterest

- Key loves to spend time with them: dressing them up, taking them on walks, and bringing them along with him to his schedules where he tries to feature them as much as he can!@commegalife

Bambi (Chungha) - Bambi (Poodle) is Chungha’s baby and best friend. MNH Entertainment

- ver since Chungha started her career as an idol back when she was a participant on the survival show, Produce 101, Bambi has been supporting her and keeping her company. Chungha even brought Bambi to do a photoshoot with her for Vogue Korea!MNH Entertainment

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The Playful Energizers

These dogs always have room to run around, jump, and play with their owners. They are constantly bursting with energy, excitement at the ready when it’s playtime. Being fun, active, and energetic must be their love language for their fur parents, although sometimes their fur parents tire out faster than them with their busy schedules and all!

Bam (BTS’s Jungkook) - Jungkook’s new companion these days is his pet, Bam (Dobermann). @jungkook.gull

- Being a puppy, Bam is filled with so much energy and is always ready to spend some playtime with his dad and his dad’s friends (aka the BTS members who equally adore Bam!). He especially loves to play fetch and chase after balls!Pinterest

Kkuma (SEVENTEEN’s S.Coups) - Kkuma (Coton de Tulear) is S.Coups’ fluffy ball of sunshine that even photos cannot capture clearly. @kkuma_coups

- In many of Kkuma’s shared photos, she is always seen in action, either running or jumping, which makes her look so cute. Just like Mingyu and Bobpul, a lot of CARATs say Kkuma is so much like her dad!S.Coups on Weverse

Bbama (STRAY KIDS’s Han) - Bbama (Bichon Frise) is the new addition to Han’s family.@doraehan

- Bbama, like Bam, is just a little puppy, so he loves to play around with Han and release his kulit side to him whenever he’s home. Han, also being the playful type, gives in to Bbama’s kulit-ness every time–he’s just so full of love for his little brother!@HJSarchivee

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The Small & Sassy Independent Pups

Despite their size, these pups sure know how to handle themselves without their owners. They often like to tease, play, and fight with their fur parents, always running away when their fur parents just want to give them love and affection. This is their charm, and although it can be a little frustrating at times, this makes them all the more cute and lovable!

Kkami (STRAY KIDS’s Hyunjin) - Kkami (Long-haired Chihuahua) is Hyunjin’s sassy baby. Hyunjin has a lot of affection to give to Kkami, but Kkami stays indifferent to him and usually avoids him whenever he tries to give him kisses.redheart.moon_✨❤️ on Pinterest

- Although Kkami can be antisocial at times, we don’t deny that he loves Hyunjin just as much as Hyunjin loves himScreenshot from @skzpout on IG

Aji (SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu) - Aji (Maltese) is Mingyu’s first dog, and compared to Bobpul who is full of energy and excitement, Aji is the sassy and tired one. Carat Donut on Pinterest

- She likes to run away from Mingyu when he calls her and often does things the way she wants to. She pulls on quite the straight face in photos, which makes her look absolutely adorable!@kimpbobpul

Toben (EXO’s Chanyeol) - Toben (Poodle) is one of Chanyeol’s dogs. @ceraunophile on Pinterest

- He seems like a very independent pup–especially on broadcasts, it seems like Toben paves his own path and chooses to do whatever he wants, which goes against Chanyeol, more often than not. But, Toben does have his obedient side when doing tricks for snacks!Bạch Phác on Pinterest

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The Clingy Cuties

These pets are sure to always be by their owners’ side, following them wherever they go. They like to stay close to their fur parents: cuddling them, giving them kisses, and playing with them whenever they get the chance. They are the perfect companion for fur parents who love constant attention and affection from their pets!

Yeontan (BTS’s V) - Yeontan (Pomeranian) is Taehyung’s little angel who is always by his side. BTS Global Official Fanclub

- He is not only loved by Taehyung and his members but also ARMYs (BTS fans) who have grown to adore him, too. Yeontan is just a sweet and loving pup who loves to spend his time with Taehyung, and we’re all here for it!Naver x Dispatch

Max (Park Jihoon) - Jihoon’s beloved dog is Max (Schnauzer) who has been with Jihoon since his days as a Wanna One member. @0529.jihoon.ig

- Jihoon spends a lot of time with Max, taking him to schedules and other leisure activities. Max equally loves to be around Jihoon, playing with him and giving him a lot of kisses!@Park_Jihoon_twt

Dalgom (BLACKPINK’s Jisoo) - Dalgom (Maltese) is Jisoo’s baby whom she refers to as her son. @JisooBrasil

- We don’t know if Dalgom is the clingy one or if Jisoo herself is clingy with Dalgom, but whenever we see Dalgom, he always seems to be cuddling up to Jisoo in her arms. Seeing them together must be a lovely sight for BLINKs (BLACKPINK fans)!Pinterest

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The Pet Package Deal (aka Pets That Come In Pairs or Groups)

When their fur parents are away, sometimes pets may feel a little bit lonely, so having another pet companion or two (or even four) can feel really great. Having more than one pet comes with its hardships, but getting all of their love is definitely worth it. These pets come in twos, threes, fours, and fives, because their owners cannot get enough of them and love to build the family even more!

Boo & Dobby (TWICE’s Momo) - Boo & Dobby (Norwich Terriers) are Momo’s playful and lovable babies living with her in Korea. @twicetagram

- Since all TWICE members live in thes ame dorm, it seems as though Boo & Dobby have eight other moms because of how well the members take care of them, too!Pinterest

Soonie, Doongie, Dori (STRAY KIDS’s Lee Know) - All STAYs (Stray Kids fans) must be familiar with the three loves of Lee Know’s life: Soonie, Doongie, and Dori (breeds unknown), who are his cats.Pinterest

- Lee Know is a cat lover, and the best way he expresses this is through his three cats. @babyphototext

- One calm, one talkative, and one playful; they make the best pet companions for Lee Know!Pinterest

Daebak, Haengwoon, Kongang, Janggu (MAMAMOO’s Moonbyul) - Moonbyul’s pups, Daebak, Haengwoon, and Kongang are the cutest Pembroke Welsh Corgis you will ever meet in the K-pop world.@bakwo_onganggu

- They’re fluffy, obedient, and always hungry for snacks.@bakwo_onganggu

- Add in the sweet and precious little Janggu, all four of them together make such an adorable quadruplet overload, and we’re so in love with them!@theseoulstory

Pudding, Cupcake, Latte, King (GOT7’s Bambam) - Bambam has three fur babies (and one baby without fur): Pudding (Turkish Angora), Cupcake (Persian), Latte (Sphynx), and King (Russian Blue)@bambam1a

- You can tell that Bambam adores his cats by all the photos and videos he shares with them.@bambam1a

- It’s definitely clear that Bambam gains a lot of joy and comfort from his cute cats!@bambam1a

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Leo, Luca, Lily, Louie, Lego (BLACKPINK’s Lisa) - A cute fur family that we cannot definitely leave out is Lisa’s cat family, comprised of Leo (Scottish Fold), Luca (Ragdoll), Lily (Ragdoll), Louis (British Shorthair), and Lego (Golden British Shorthair).@lalalalisa_m

- Although cats often like to spend time alone, it warms our hearts to see them spending so much of their time snuggling, playing, and keeping Lisa and the rest of the BLACKPINK members company. @lalalalisa_m

- We are just as obsessed with this family as BLINKs are, because they’re all so lovely and adorable!@lalalalisa_m

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Special Mentions

Here are two special mentions that we cannot leave out of this article! Odi is a cute little hedgehog that belongs to Soobin from TXT, and we are not over how adorable this pairing is! Although two of them (Odeng & Eomuk) have unfortunately passed away already, we want to acknowledge BTS Jin’s sugar gliders: Odeng, Eomuk, and Gukmul. Jin’s animal lover side definitely showed when he shared many photos with his sugar gliders, and we hope we can get another update on Gukmul soon!

BTS Jin’s sugar gliders: Odeng, Eomuk, and Gukmul@BTS_twt

@BTS_twt

Odin (Soobin from TXT)@TXT_members

@TXT_bighit_jp