“Released on February 7, 2024, Dog Days (Korean: 도그데이즈) is a South Korean comedy-drama movie helmed by director Kim Deok-min. Boasting an ensemble cast, the film features renowned actors such as Youn Yuh-jung, Yoo Hae-jin, Kim Yun-jin, Jung Sung-hwa, Kim Seo-hyung, Daniel Henney, Lee Hyun-woo, and Tang Jun-sang.”
CHARACTERS
- Youn Yuh-jung portrays Min-seo, a renowned architect known for her prickly demeanor, who lives alone with her dog Wanda.
- Yoo Hae-jin stars as Min-sang, the owner of the animal hospital building, who harbors a strong dislike for dogs and often clashes with Jin-yeong.
- Kim Yun-jin embodies Jeong-ah, Seon-yong’s wife, who joyfully welcomes their long-awaited daughter through adoption.
- Jung Sung-hwa plays Seon-yong, Jeong-ah’s husband, who also embraces fatherhood with the adoption of their daughter.
- Kim Seo-hyung depicts Jin-yeong, a veterinarian tenant at the animal hospital, characterized by her easy-going nature and frequent disputes with Min-sang.
- Daniel Henney makes an appearance as Daniel, who visits to see his ex-girlfriend’s pet dog, “Sting.”
- Lee Hyun-woo takes on the role of Hyeon, a naive guitarist tasked with caring for his long-distance girlfriend’s dog, “Sting.”
- Tang Jun-sang portrays Jin-woo, a young delivery driver navigating his daily life through various part-time delivery jobs.
- Yoon Chae-na appears as Ji-yu, the daughter of Jeong-ah and Seon-yong.
- Kim Go-eun makes a special appearance as Soo-jeong, Hyeon’s girlfriend.
STORYLINE
Min-sang, portrayed by Yoo Hae-jin, grapples with the daily headache of dealing with Jin-yeong, the veterinarian whose presence turns his cherished building into chaos. His frustration reaches new heights when he encounters Min-seo, played by Youn Yuh-jung, a renowned architect with a unique charm. Desperately seeking Min-seo’s assistance for a resort project, Min-sang strategizes to win her favor by targeting Jin-yeong and her dog “Chajang-nim”. However, their encounter takes an unexpected turn when Min-seo collapses on the street due to angina, leading to the loss of her beloved dog “Wanda”. As Min-seo embarks on a quest to find Wanda alongside Jin-woo, a delivery driver portrayed by Tang Jun-sang, the search for the missing pet intertwines the lives of various characters.
In the midst of the search, Wanda finds refuge with Ji-yu, the adopted daughter of composer Seon-yong and Jeong-ah, portrayed by Jung Sung-hwa and Kim Yun-jin respectively. Concurrently, band leader Hyeon, played by Lee Hyun-woo, takes on the responsibility of caring for his girlfriend’s dog “Sting”, only to face unexpected complications when her ex-boyfriend Daniel, played by Daniel Henney, enters the picture claiming to be Sting’s father. Thus, the heartwarming tale unfolds, weaving together the journeys of these individuals brought together by their shared connection to a beloved furry friend.
