(15 May 2019) MEMBERS OF K-POP GROUP NCT 127 VISIT THE LA ZOO TO MEET A BABY DEER NAMED HAECHAN
Fans of the K-pop group NCT 127 made a donation January to name a baby pudu at the Los Angeles Zoo after one of the group's members, Haechan.
Wednesday (15 MAY 2019), Haechan took selfies with his namesake.
Recently born at the Los Angeles Zoo, the deer became the latest K-pop sensation for NCT 127 fans. The pudu is found in various parts of South America. It's considered to be one of the smallest deer species in the world. The baby male was born 19 December 2018.
The pudu became an internet sensation after the zoo shared the birth announcement on social media when K-pop fans began calling the mammal "Baby Haechan." The zoo decided to officially name the pudu Haechan after fans raised $2,000 online for the cause.
Stopping in Los Angeles, Haechan got to meet his namesake in person.
"He actually knew about the pudu first from the fans and so to be able to have a pudu named after him through the fans' donations and through the fans' support, he feels very honored to be able to have that opportunity," explained bandmate Mark, translating for Haechan.
The group watched as the pudu ate kale, leaves and roses.
Haechan didn't agree with fans that he looked like the pudu. But he did say he eats like the small deer: a lot.
The K-pop band was brought into the zoo on a cart, passing many other animals, stopping to meet a porcupine up close.
"Well, definitely now that I'm at the zoo I feel like my younger me is coming out right now," said NCT 127 member Johnny. "I'm very excited, I can't stop smiling. I saw all these animals coming here. We saw some porcupines, some turtles -- excites me every time. I love zoos."
The K-pop group is currently on their world tour, where they performed in LA Sunday night.
"We're doing lots of good experiences like coming to the zoo and we did a lot in America - and meeting our friends really closely is also really good. So we're having fun," said group member Jaehyun.
In order to perfect their various dance performances, group members practice choreography for three days.
"No, it's definitely like all day but when we practice all day we get it down and as Haechan said practice until it's perfect and it's never perfect," said Johnny.
The NCT 127 tour ends in Toronto this Friday.
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