Yejiwon Adopts a Rescue Dog for Wildfires… “A Warm Hand for a Small Life”

Jun 02, 2025

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Actress Ye Ji-won.Photo courtesy of Dogus Planet.
Actress Ye Ji-won.Photo courtesy of Dogus Planet.
Actress Ye Ji-won practiced a warm act of kindness by adopting an abandoned dog affected by a forest fire.

Ye Ji-won recently visited ‘Dogs Planet’ located in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul to participate in volunteer work.On this day, he personally adopted one of the dogs rescued during the forest fire in Jeongeup, Jeollabuk-do in March, spreading his positive influence.

Kim Hyo-jin, CEO of Dogs Planet, said, “During the Jeongeup wildfire in March, the center was taking care of a mother dog and her six puppies that came into the shelter,” and “Ms.Ye Ji-won adopted one of them, a three-month-old puppy named ‘Poppo.’” She continued, “Adoption is a great help in protecting abandoned dogs.Thank you for your sincere choice.”

Yejiwon has always been interested in the protection of abandoned dogs and animal welfare, and has consistently participated in volunteer work.It is said that this adoption was also a natural connection that developed while volunteering at a shelter.In particular, many people are applauding his actions of empathizing with the pain of rescued dogs and directly embracing them as family.

Dog Earth Planet, which Yejiwon visited, operates various programs aimed at the coexistence of companion animals and humans, including behavior correction, socialization training, kindergarten operation, abandoned dog care, and animal-assisted therapy.

Meanwhile, Ye Ji-won will meet viewers as an MC on JTBC educational program ‘This Great Body’, which will be aired for the first time on the 14th.She plans to convey a healthy life and a proper lifestyle.

Photo courtesy of Dogusplanet
Photo courtesy of Dogusplanet


Reporter Lee Su com jin sujinl22@donga

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