Yoo Yeon Seok Reveals Heartfelt Story About His Rescue Dog Rita
Yoo Yeon Seok is among Korean celebrities who share a passion and love for animals. With this, he recently shared a heartfelt story about his rescue dog named Rita.
In 2021, the "Hospital Playlist" star made headlines after capturing the hearts of netizens as he spreads good influence by revealing the procedure of adopting a rescue dog.
To encourage more people to adopt dogs, he visited the animal shelter "The Bom Center" to help abandoned dogs.
On Yoo Yeon Seok's YouTube video, Rita was among stray animals who experienced abuse and as a result, she also suffered from serious skin diseases.
Thankfully, through the animal organization, Kara, Rita was able to escape and is now with the South Korean star.
On his YouTube, Yoo Yeon Seok often features Rita in his vlogs.
Meanwhile, ahead of his movie "My Heart Puppy" the actor recalled a heartwarming story about his dog.
Yo Yeon Seok Reveals Changes After Getting Rita
During his guest appearance in KBS 2TV's 'Year - Round Plus" along with co-star Cha Tae Hyun, the 38-year-old actor spoke about Rita whom he met at a shelter in 2021.
For Yoo Yeon Seok, he shared that he has been interested in taking care of stray dogs, but Rita is the one who caught his attention.
"Rita caught my eye when I saw an adoptable puppy, "he said, adding that he instantly fell in love with her the moment he saw her.
"I didn't know what her personality was, so I actually went and met her. As soon as I saw her, she hugged me. I went to and prepared for adoption," he said.
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In addition, Yoo Yeon Seok revealed the changes now that he has Rita in his life.
According to the actor, his "exhaustion from the day just goes away" as soon as his dog greets him with her wagging tail.
Yoo Yeon Seok's Dramas This 2023
The South Korean actor first gain attention after starring in his breakout role in "Reply 1994."
His fame continue to skyrocket after landing the lead role in "Dr. Romantic" and eventually starred in the hit medical K-drama "Hospital Playlist."
While the drama's season 3 is still undecided, fans continue to see more of Yoo Yeon Seok with his back-to-back projects.
After appearing in "Narco-Saints" in a completely different role, Yoo Yeon Seok returns to the small screen with a romance drama "The Interest of Love" with Moon Ga Young.
Interestingly, he is set to headline the upcoming thriller psychological series "A Very Lucky Day" along with veteran stars Lee Sung Min and Lee Jung Eun.
As for his movie, Yoo Yeon Seok soon to be released film "My Heart Puppy" is set to hit the big screen on March 1 with viewers witnessing his team-up with Cha Tae Hyun.
