Ari or Ahri (Hangul: 아리 or 앓이) is Dahyun's male dog. Dahyun officially announced him to ONCE at the Once Begins fan meeting in October 2017.
Personality
Ari is an excitable dog and whenever his owner comes home, he greets her at the door. He was noted to be clingy, affectionate, calm (when taking a bath) and friendly especially when meeting new dogs.[1] Tzuyu mentioned the latter's trait when she brought Kaya and Butter with Dahyun during one of their dog walks.[citation needed]
Trivia
- Dahyun had a fear of dogs when she was younger after being bitten by one, but Ari helped overcome her fear.[1]
- Dahyun was the one who named Ari, which means "one that I love" or "my beloved one".[1]
- Ari lives in the Kim family home.[1]
- Ari has been trained to sit, lay down, spin, give his paw, high-five, give his nose and give his chin.[1]
- During a gift exchange on TIME TO TWICE, Momo bought a stuffed toy and treats for Ari.[2]