Yuna Kim poses with abandoned dogs to promote adoption

Figure skating queen Yuna Kim participated in a special ELLE Korea photo shoot on the 5th to encourage the adoption of abandoned dogs Tony and Cookie. The six-month-old puppy Tony and three-year-old Cookie are currently under the protection of People Finding Happiness for Abandoned Animals.

Figure skating queen Yuna Kim has participated in a special photo shoot to help abandoned dogs find new families. Captivating attention with a different hairstyle featuring bangs, she showcased various looks ranging from glamorous dresses to natural walks with the abandoned dogs. More than just a photo shoot, the move draws attention as a meaningful step to draw interest to abandoned animals in need of protection and to encourage adoption.

On the 5th, ELLE Korea released a video of Yuna Kim conducting the photo shoot alongside abandoned dogs Tony and Cookie. Regarding her decision to participate, Yuna Kim stated, "I was happy to receive the proposal for the shoot. It is a good thing if even just one child can show their face and find a family." The shoot captured her desire for more interest to be directed toward abandoned animals waiting for new families.

The stories of Tony and Cookie, who stood before the camera together, were also introduced. Tony, who is six months old, is a puppy rescued from a rural yard in Chuncheon. Three-year-old Cookie is presumed to have lived for a long time in a raised pen with a wire mesh floor. Both puppies are under the protection of the animal protection group People Finding Happiness for Abandoned Animals and are currently waiting for new families.

In the video, Yuna Kim shared her thoughts on the shoot in a format answering questions from the abandoned dogs. "I had really high expectations, and because you all cooperated so well, the shoot was so much fun," she said, expressing her affection by adding, "You were smaller and cuter than I thought, and your lively appearance was so adorable." Rather than being nervous in front of the camera, she added warmth to the scene by interacting with the puppies and enjoying the shoot itself.

When asked what Tony and Cookie would like to do in the future, Yuna Kim replied that finding a family is the priority above all else. "If they find a family first, I think they will be able to do everything else without exception," she said. She conveyed a warm wish that meeting a new family is the most necessary thing for the two puppies.

She offered an even more tender response to the question of what they must do to be loved. Yuna Kim said, "You don't have to do anything. You just need to stay this cute." This message, suggesting they are worthy of love without any conditions or special actions, aligns with her affection for the abandoned dogs. ELLE Korea reported that after finishing the shoot, Yuna Kim also said "Be happy, be happy, be happy" to Tony and Cookie.

In this photo shoot, Yuna Kim revealed a different charm from her existing image with a new hairstyle featuring bangs. While perfectly pulling off colorful dresses, she also revealed natural moments walking with the abandoned dogs. Her sophisticated visuals in the shoot and her affectionate gaze toward the puppies stood out simultaneously.

Yuna Kim's shoot serves as a reminder that what abandoned animals need is not grand attention, but the opportunity to meet a new family and enjoy an ordinary, happy daily life. As she noted that even showing one child's face can help them find a family, attention is focused on whether Tony and Cookie will find a warm home through this photo shoot.

Meanwhile, Yuna Kim married Forestella member Ko Woo-rim, who is five years younger, in 2022.

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