Cha Seung Won prioritizes his dog over meals, Kim Do-hoon reveals

Actor Cha Seung Won's extraordinary affection for his pet dog is drawing significant attention. His attitude of treating a pet as a true family member, rather than just a companion, left fellow actor Kim Do-hoon in awe.

On the SBS variety program 'Mountain Bachelor Hero' broadcast on the 4th, Kim Do-hoon shared behind-the-scenes stories from filming with Cha, highlighting the actor's special bond with his pet.

During the broadcast, Cha could not hide his affection for Lim Young-woong's pet dog, Siwol. While expressing slight disappointment that Siwol seemed to follow Kim more closely, his signature blunt image vanished the moment he looked at the dog, revealing his side as a dedicated 'pet butler.'

In particular, the sight of him greatly praising Siwol just for using a pee pad properly drew laughter. Cha's tendency to find meaning in even the smallest actions demonstrated how meticulously he treats his pet.

Kim Do-hoon personally testified to Cha's daily devotion.

“It's amazing; he will be looking at his phone and suddenly start laughing. When I look to see what he's laughing at, he's looking at photos sent from the dog daycare,” Kim said, adding, “In those moments, he is completely disarmed.”

He explained that the sight of the usually charismatic actor becoming infinitely soft in front of dog photos revealed an unexpected charm.

Kim then revealed an even more surprising anecdote.

“When it's time for dinner during filming, he doesn't eat and instead goes to pick up his dog,” Kim revealed. “He even takes the dog for a walk before returning to the filming set.”

Kim expressed admiration for Cha's sense of responsibility, saying, “If I were raising a dog, I don't think I would dare to go that far.”

Cha responded humbly, saying, “I only do that when I have the time,” but Kim repeatedly expressed his amazement, saying, “I think it's incredible.”

Raising a pet is not simply about enjoying cuteness, but about taking responsibility for a living being. Cha's commitment to keeping promises to his dog, even amidst a busy filming schedule, serves as an example of a responsible pet culture that goes beyond mere affection.

An actor who shows intense charisma on screen, but a warm caregiver at home who adjusts his routine for a single life—Cha Seung Won's unexpected charm is drawing attention once again.