Pet Power Play: BTS Jungkook's Bam Challenges Vogue's DOGUE Claim
Vogue's digital pet edition DOGUE was launched on August 19, 2025, showcasing celebrity pets like BLACKPINK Rosé's dog Hank. The magazine highlighted Hank's journey from rescue to fame, dubbing him "Instagram's Most Followed Dog." However, BTS' Jungkook's fans objected to this claim, pointing out that Jungkook's Doberman, Bam, has over 7.7 million Instagram followers, surpassing Hank's 4.6 million. Bam ranks second globally among pets, just behind Jiffpom with 8.9 million followers. Fans criticized Vogue for the factual inaccuracy, emphasizing the need for credibility.
The controversy quickly spread on social media, with fans rallying to correct the narrative. While some viewed it as a case of overlooking Jungkook's achievements, others focused on the numbers. The incident united fans in giving Jungkook and Bam the recognition they deserve. Bam, introduced on BTS' reality series In the SOOP in 2021, has become a beloved part of Jungkook's life updates, affectionately known as "Bamie" by ARMY. Jungkook adopted Bam as a puppy and launched his Instagram account in 2024, quickly amassing 7.7 million followers with playful posts and training videos.
In contrast, Rosé adopted Hank in 2020 after finding him through a rescue post. Hank gained a massive following on Instagram, now boasting 4.6 million followers. Rosé shared in DOGUE how she named Hank after Tom Hanks and described him as loyal and playful, with quirky habits like stealing socks. Despite his fame, Hank is happiest at home in Seoul with Rosé's family.