[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] Child actress Gu Sarang (8) has been embroiled in a controversy over animal abuse.
On the 16th, Gu Sarang posted a video on her YouTube channel unboxing a gift she received from BTS member Jimin.
In the video, while checking the gift, Gu Sarang pushed away her pet cat's face with her hand as the cat approached.
Later, when the cat tried to enter the box, Gu Sarang lifted the cat and threw it onto the floor. During this process, she said to her pet cat, "Don't touch me."
Netizens who watched the video criticized Gu Sarang's behavior as animal abuse.
As the controversy grew, Gu Sarang's mother apologized, saying, "It seems this situation occurred because we were lacking. At the time of filming, Sarang was a bit happy and in an excited state, but we deeply apologize for her showing such expressions and wrong behavior, which are different from usual. Also, Sarang is reflecting on her actions while crying a lot. We are sorry."
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