BTS maknae Jungkook’s brother Jeon Jung Hyun has shared the news of the family dog Gureum’s passing on Instagram. He informed that Gureum passed away at the end of 2021 and was part of the family for 21 years. He wrote, 'Gureum passed away around the end of last year. I was so proud of him for holding on till the end while sick to see mom and dad. The 20 years together with Gureum were happy. I’m leaving this post since there were many asking about his recent condition. Have a good night.'

Jungkook is also dad to a doberman Bahm and the family dogs Italian Greyhounds, Peng and Song.