"Even If You Forget Your Ex, You Can't Forget Your Daengdaengi"… Empathy Led by 'Dog Days'

Stray Dog Donation Screening Event Held in Yongsan Until the 25th

Dog Days stills [Photo by CJ ENM]

Audiences who watched 'Dog Days' (directed by Kim Deok-min), released on the 7th, are sharing reviews saying that the stories of various dogs in the film remind them of their own pets. In particular, they are responding positively and empathizing with the meaningful messages about companion dogs. The reactions toward the featured dogs Wanda, Chajangnim, and Sting are also enthusiastic.

The film depicts the daily lives of a successful architect, an MZ generation rider, a single office worker, a veterinarian, and novice parents, each meeting a special companion that changes their days. The cast includes Youn Yuh-jung, Yoo Hae-jin, Kim Yoon-jin, Daniel Henney, and Lee Hyun-woo. Many viewers recalled their own families and special companions through Wanda, the only family of Minseo (Youn Yuh-jung), who has a strong personality, and who brought new vitality to Jeong-ah (Kim Yoon-jin) and Seonyong (Jung Sung-hwa)’s family. Online reactions include comments like “I cried during Wanda’s ambulance chase scene” and “Wanda, you must be happy,” showing deep immersion in the stories of the characters becoming a family in the film.

Additionally, the film warmly portrays various perspectives on abandoned dogs through the growth process of planned single man Minsang (Yoo Hae-jin), the righteous veterinarian Jinyoung (Kim Seo-hyung), and their companion dog Chajangnim. Through this, it delivers the message “Don’t buy, adopt” to the audience. By holding events such as abandoned dog charity screenings and abandoned dog photo exhibitions that align with the film’s message, it spreads positive influence and brings warmth to theaters. The 'Dog Days' abandoned dog charity screening currently taking place at CGV Yongsan I’Park Mall in Ichon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, donates a portion of the ticket sales to the Animal Freedom Union’s abandoned dog center when viewers attend. The target participation is 10,000 people, with a donation goal of 10 million KRW, running until the 25th.

The episode involving Daniel (Daniel Henney) and Hyun (played by Lee Hyun-woo), depicting the meeting between an ex-boyfriend and a current boyfriend, is also attracting attention. The portrayal of not being able to forget the ex-lover’s dog (Sting), even after breaking up with the partner, resonates with viewers. Witty reviews such as “I can forget my ex, but I can’t forget the dog, I relate,” “I envy Sting caught between Daniel Henney and Lee Hyun-woo,” and “The next dog after ex-boyfriend Toast will be ex-girlfriend Gang’s dog” have been posted.