“Dog Days” is a South Korean comedy-drama movie helmed by director Kim Deok-min, boasting a diverse ensemble cast including Youn Yuh-jung, Yoo Hae-jin, Kim Yun-jin, Jung Sung-hwa, Kim Seo-hyung, Daniel Henney, Lee Hyun-woo, and Tang Jun-sang. Released on February 7, 2024, the film captures a blend of comedic and dramatic elements.
CHARACTERS
- Youn Yuh-jung portrays Min-seo, a renowned architect representing Korea, characterized by her sharp personality, living alone with her dog Wanda.
- Yoo Hae-jin plays Min-sang, the proprietor of the animal hospital building, known for his disdain for dogs and his ongoing squabbles with Jin-yeong.
- Kim Yun-jin depicts Jeong-ah, the wife of Seon-yong, embracing motherhood as they adopt a long-awaited daughter.
- Jung Sung-hwa portrays Seon-yong, Jeong-ah’s husband, who also experiences the joy of welcoming their adopted daughter into their lives.
- Kim Seo-hyung takes on the role of Jin-yeong, a veterinarian and tenant in the building, characterized by her easy-going nature and occasional clashes with Min-sang.
- Daniel Henney appears as Daniel, visiting to see his ex-girlfriend’s pet dog, “Sting.”
- Lee Hyun-woo plays Hyeon, an oblivious guitarist tasked with caring for his girlfriend’s pet dog, “Sting,” despite the challenges.
- Tang Jun-sang portrays Jin-woo, a young delivery driver navigating through various part-time jobs to make ends meet.
- Yoon Chae-na is Ji-yu, the daughter of Jeong-ah and Seon-yong, completing their family dynamic.
STORYLINE
Min-sang (Yoo Hae-jin) is a solitary individual known for his neat demeanor. His daily headaches stem from Jin-yeong (Kim Seo-hyung), a tenant veterinarian whose management of the building, bought with his life savings, leaves much to be desired. Amidst a heated exchange with Jin-yeong, Min-sang encounters a peculiar elderly woman at the animal hospital, revealed to be Min-seo (Youn Yuh-jung), an acclaimed architect. Desperate for Min-seo’s assistance in an ongoing resort project, Min-sang devises a plan to approach her by targeting Jin-yeong and her canine companion “Chajang-nim”.
As Min-seo grapples with angina, she suddenly collapses on the street, only to be rescued by delivery driver Jin-woo (Tang Jun-sang). However, in the chaos, Min-seo loses her beloved dog and sole companion, “Wanda”. Determined to reunite with Wanda, Min-seo embarks on a search alongside Jin-woo. Meanwhile, Wanda finds refuge with Ji-yu (Yoon Chae-na), the adopted daughter of composer Seon-yong (Jung Sung-hwa) and Jeong-ah (Kim Yun-jin), Min-seo’s neighbors. Concurrently, musician Hyeon (Lee Hyun-woo), a protege of Seon-yong, takes on the responsibility of caring for his girlfriend’s dog “Sting”, only to be caught off guard by the arrival of her ex-boyfriend Daniel (Daniel Henney), who claims to be Sting’s parent. Thus begins the heartwarming tale of interconnected lives, all brought together by a special furry friend.