On May 25, Park Soo Hong’s YouTube channel “Soo Hong Park happy leaves” uploaded a video titled “Jaei and Dahong’s morning routine | Vlog about parenting and caring for cats.”
The video showed Park Soo Hong’s 19-month-old daughter Jaei spending time with the family’s famous cat, Dahong.
At first glance, the content seemed to represent a quiet family morning, with the child and the cat looking out the window together and sharing everyday moments.
However, the atmosphere quickly sparked debate among spectators.
Many netizens became concerned after noticing that Dahong repeatedly showed signs of stress during the video.
At one point, Jaei suddenly touched the cat unexpectedly, causing Dahong to get scared and quickly run away.
Instead of immediately taking action to calm the situation, Park Soo Hong reportedly responded by saying: “Jaei follows you because she likes you. Yoyou know it.”
Later in the video, viewers also criticized the parents after Jaei played with Dahong’s food and water bowl without being stopped.
According to online reactions, Dahong eventually hid in a closet as the child continued to approach the cat, leading viewers to claim that the animal seemed overwhelmed and stressed.
The controversy has become even greater because Dahong has long been considered a particularly significant companion of Park Soo Hong.
The broadcaster had previously spoken publicly many times about how the cat had supported him emotionally during some of the darkest periods of his life, causing fans to also become deeply attached to Dahong.
As criticism intensified, many viewers accused the family of prioritizing children’s content while neglecting the pet that originally helped build the channel’s popularity.
Comments like “People always say that animals are put aside after the birth of a child,” AND “Dahong looks terrified and continues to hide” quickly spread online.
Following the backlash, Park Soo Hong later uploaded photos to social media featuring both Jaei and Dahong together along with the caption: “Jaei has grown so much and Dahong is still the same.”
However, public criticism has continued, with many viewers calling for more attention to pet boundaries and stress management in families who raise both young children and animals together.
Sources: Nate News
