Suri (Dog)
Suri stands out as the most easily recognizable pet among Sooyoung’s fans, often referred to as “Sone” and “Sooyoungster.” Originally, Suri was unique as the only white dog in the household, a distinction she held until Aebong arrived. She has been part of Sooyoung and her family for likely six years or more, appearing on Sooyoung’s Instagram since its inception in 2014.
Mori (Dog)
At first glance, Mori and Cherri can be easily confused, both being Yorkshire Terriers. The subtle difference lies in their fur—Mori sports a lighter shade, while Cherri boasts a darker hue. Like other long-standing members of Sooyoung’s pet family, both have been living with her and her family for at least six years.
Cherri (Dog)
This is Cherri, the other Yorkshire Terrier.
Bori (Dog)
As 2014 was drawing to a close, Sooyoung returned to Instagram to unveil a new addition to her furry family—a chocolate-brown dog named Bori.
Aebong (Dog)
After years of Sooyoung being primarily associated with her quartet of pets—Suri, Mori, Bori, and Cherri—Aebong entered the spotlight as a new canine companion, currently at six years old.
HoYoung (Dog)
Wondering about the origins of the name HoYoung? It’s a creative fusion of the names of both of his owners, Jung KyungHo and SooYoung. The six-year-old dog shares his home with both, and the couple takes turns caring for him and their other pet, Aebong, based on their respective schedules.
Gaeul (Cat)
In December 2017, Sooyoung took to social media to introduce her new feline friend. She captioned a photo with “Mommy wants us to be friends #.learningeachother,” showing her dog HoYoung lying down while the black cat, believed to be named Gaeul, stood calmly beside him.
Yeoreum (Cat)
Sooyoung later introduced Yeoreum on her Instagram.
Choi Soo-young
Choi Soo-young, known as Sooyoung, is a South Korean singer and actress, primarily known for her association with the girl group Girls’ Generation. She has leveraged her musical roots to forge a diverse career in entertainment, extending her reach into acting in dramas such as “My Spring Days” and “Squad 38.”
Sooyoung’s repertoire is not limited to music. Her screen presence became more evident when she took roles in films like “Memories of a Dead End” and television dramas including “Dating Agency: Cyrano,” where she portrayed Gong Min-young. She then moved on to other roles in “Tell Me What You Saw” and “Run On,” giving her a broadened scope in acting.
In her journey, Sooyoung has collaborated with an array of notable figures in the industry. Within her band Girls’ Generation, she worked closely with Taeyeon, Tiffany, Yoona, Yuri, Seohyun, Sunny, and Hyoyeon. Beyond that, her acting career has seen her partnering with seasoned actors like Kam Woo-sung in “My Spring Days” and Lee Je-hoon in “Tell Me What You Saw.” Her appearance in the variety show “Running Man” saw her sharing the screen with Yoo Jae-suk, Kim Jong-kook, and Ha Dong-hoon. Her work in the drama “Run On” alongside Shin Se-kyung and Im Si-wan.
Sooyoung won the Excellence Award at the 2014 MBC Drama Awards for her role in “My Spring Days.” Her performance in “Tell Me What You Saw” led her to win the Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries at the 2020 OCN Awards.
