Target: Shim Woo-jung, Chief Prosecutor of the relevant jurisdiction in South Korea
Goal: Investigate whether a dog was allegedly subjected to distress after reportedly being shown with graffiti-like cosmetic markings across its face and pursue appropriate legal action if warranted.
A deeply disturbing video seemingly showed a dog with graffiti-like cosmetic markings across its face. The footage was posted on Instagram by an actress, alongside the phrase “I was happy because of you” and a smiling emoji. While the video also included ordinary scenes of the actress spending time with her dog, viewers’ attention turned to the markings on the animal’s face. After the controversy, the video has been deleted from Instagram.
The video appears to show dog’s eyes painted to imitate dark eye makeup, pink cosmetic traces visible across the face, a marking on the back of the nose that resembled a sewn scar, and a red heart-shaped mark displayed in the center of the forehead. These images triggered criticism from viewers.
The post was deleted after controversy over possible dog abuse spread. Incidents like this deserve careful scrutiny because animals cannot consent to being used in ways that may cause fear, discomfort or distress. Authorities should fully investigate whether this dog was subjected to mistreatment and pursue appropriate charges if the evidence supports doing so.
PETITION LETTER:
Prosecutor Shim Woo-jung,
This petition concerns a troubling incident in which a dog was reportedly shown in a social media video with graffiti-like cosmetic markings across its face. Reports indicate that the video was posted by an actress and that the dog’s eyes appeared painted, pink cosmetic traces were spread across the face, a nose marking resembled a sewn scar, and a red heart-shaped mark was placed on the forehead.
These details have led to public concern that the dog may have been subjected to unnecessary handling or treatment that allegedly caused distress. Viewers criticized the imagery and suggested that abuse can take forms beyond physical violence or deprivation.
We respectfully urge your office to investigate whether this dog was mistreated and to pursue appropriate legal action if the facts support such charges. If wrongdoing is established, accountability is necessary to protect animals from similar treatment in the future.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Instagram/Lee Hyeyoung
