The story of Jjangu, the abandoned dog that #Jin's family rescued

Jin is known to be a celebrity that aims to spread a good influence around the world. He is already a member of the UNICEF Honors club, encourages fans to do their part in protecting the environment, and always shares thoughtful and wise words. It is said that Jin got this kind of personality from his parents, especially his dad. He was encouraging his young son to be someone who spreads a positive influence. They were doing charity work together as well.

However, only a few people know the behind story of Jin's family dog named Jjangu. You can see him in the teaser video for Jin's single "The Astronaut." The dog passed away in 2017, and it deeply traumatized Jin. He dedicated a song to his animal partners in life, including Jjangu, back in 2020 - "Tonight." 

So, a few years ago, Jin shared that the dog his family owns was actually adopted. The story of Jjangu is sad because there's a high chance that he was saved from an abusive household. Jin's family met Jjangu as a very sick abandoned dog. However, they managed to rescue and heal him. Jjangu became a part of Jin's family for many more years. 

fyi) Did you guys know Jjangu was adopted from abandoned animal shelter? He was said to be very sick dog so Jin's family adopted him, fixed him up, only fed him with expensive dog foods and raised him with lots of love and care. pic.twitter.com/NZrUd7sZqX

— 쟈근콩🍀 (@tinyseokjinnie) December 4, 2018

Animals aren't just pets for Jin, but his friends and partners in life. He cherished his sugar gliders and the family dog so much that overcoming their death was a very difficult process for him. That's why they are included even in the content of his solo debut as companions in his journey through space. This year, Jin made a donation to the organization that saves beagles that became victims of lab testing. He also donates to pet shelters. Jin has a big heart!

Seokjin donated youquiz prize money to Beagle rescue network . On his birthday previously he also had donated to KARA to help animals in need. A generous angel with a big heart who loves animals so much 🥺😭💗 #Yours_Jin #SuperTuna_Jin #JIN #방탄소년단진 pic.twitter.com/QGgAZyGeed

— JIN DAY 🎂🌙♡ The Astronaut Seokjin 👩🏻‍🚀 (@abyss_dandelion) January 13, 2022

Jin donated pet foods, blankets and food bowls to Korea Animal Welfare Organizations.https://t.co/stsPnyf1wX

Is he an angel or is he an ANGEL 😭 pic.twitter.com/Id76QWHVNx

— 쟈근콩🍀 (@tinyseokjinnie) December 4, 2018

"I talk about him everyday although I don't see him often"
Jjangu has always been seokjin's companion and even after he left jinnie never stopped loving and cherishing him. The way jin keeps incorporating jjangu in all his music and stories is what love ispic.twitter.com/rEpkr7utaU

— Wanda Maximoff 👨‍🚀~ Jinnie day 🐹🎂 (@inluvwithjinnie) November 28, 2022