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[this is a partial translation]

Next to Do Kyungsoo’s kind face and subtle shifts in expression as he spoke were a pair of sparkling eyes nested in black fur - the two year old child, Meokmul. It has been two years since they became family. After making his decision after a long period of consideration, he had traveled to where they would have a memorable first meeting. 

“I made eye contact with all the dogs there. When made aware of a human, most dogs either become playful or lie down and ignore the human - but Meokmul was different. She sat back quietly and stared back at me. I was thinking ‘what is she seeing in me?’ even as we kept staring at each other. I think something passed between us during that. Maybe it was fate that brought Meokmul to us.”

After Meokmul, Do Kyungsoo met Huchu, and now he has two beloved sisters. He spoke fondly of their dynamic together, between Meokmul’s gentle, calm nature and Huchu’s livelier, playful one. Because of his incredibly packed schedule as actor and singer, the two of them live with his parents. They’re wonderful daughters and have taught his family how to love and express that love: siblings to be proud of. 

“Meokmul and Huchu are family. From the start it didn’t feel like I was keeping pets, but that they were my newborn little sisters. I treasure them both as you would [human] family. It isn’t because they look pretty or act cute; their lives, in and of themselves, are something precious and dear. To be honest, I don’t get to see them often because I live apart from my parents, but I’m trying to be loving to them as an older brother should be.”