Boys 2 Planet has been making headlines for various reasons. From judges’ comments to contestants’ pasts, it has caused havoc on the internet. And it seems like there’s no stopping, as recently, trainee Jeong Sanghyeon found himself in the middle of a controversy after photos surfaced of him carrying his pet cat in public. The pictures caused a storm online, with many netizens criticising his actions. Why? Read on to know!
Boys 2 Planet Trainee Sparks Outrage Over Photos With Cat
The controversy began when photos of Jeong Sanghyeon holding his cat while out in public went viral. Many netizens expressed concern and added that carrying a cat without a harness or stroller could be unsafe for the animal. Now, someone close to him has spoken out to address the issue. They shared a statement online and mentioned that they felt the need to speak out after seeing the negative comments.
According to them, someone Sanghyeon trained with years ago contacted them to ask about the cat’s name. After a casual reply, that person allegedly saved photos of the cat and posted them online and left out images that showed the cat wearing a harness or sitting in a stroller.
The acquaintance added that the Boys 2 Planet trainee deeply cares for his pet and would never mistreat it and to support the claims, the acquaintance shared additional photos showing the cat in a harness and a stroller.
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However, the explanation did not calm the situation. Many netizens remained unconvinced and asked why the trainee carried the cat without visible safety measures in the first place. For some users it seemed like an excuse. For the unversed, Jeong Sanghyeon was born in the year 2007 and was a trainee at Hybe before joining Wake One Entertainment.
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