SOURCE: '크러쉬♥' 조이, 연예계 은퇴설에 입열었다 "애견 미용사 준비? 봉사하려고"
Recently, through the fan communication platform Bubble, Joy explained, "I'm learning pet grooming because I want to do volunteer work in the future. Something I said out of a joke blew up and articles keep making it seem like I'm retiring. Please don't misunderstand. Singing and acting are still what I love the most."
She continued, "I have no plans to retire," and added, "People keep saying that I'm 'preparing for a second life' or 'preparing for retirement.' I'm still actively and promoting very hard."
Previously, on the episode of MBC's 'I Live Alone' that aired on the 15th, Joy's daily life while preparing for a pet groomer certification was revealed. During the show, she said, "I'm taking on a big challenge this year, so I have to study hard," before heading to a pet grooming academy. She explained, "This is where people study and train to get a pet groomer license. I've been attending this academy for two months now."
Joy also explained why she decided to learn pet grooming, saying, "When I thought about how I would live if I could no longer do this job, I felt it would be good to have another skill," and added, "Since I love dogs, I decided to learn pet grooming." She also expressed her wish to use the skill for volunteer work helping abandoned dogs.
Meanwhile, Red Velvet's Joy and singer Crush have been publicly dating since 2021. The two reportedly formed a connection and became close while working for 'Mayday,' which was released in May 2020.
Last November, Crush showed his affection by performing a conglatulatory song at the wedding of Joy's younger sister.
