K-drama A Good Day to Be a Dog: Park Gyu-young, Cha Eun-woo lead fantasy romcom with a fluffy twist

The Korean romantic comedy 'A Good Day to Be a Dog' is a delightful blend of fantasy and romance. The lead cast includes Park Gyu-young, Cha Eun-woo, Lee Hyun-woo, Yoon Hyun-soo, and Kim Yi-kyeong. The plot revolves around a young woman named Han Hae-na, who hails from a family possessing a unique magical power. This power transforms her into a dog whenever she kisses someone. However, if she fails to receive a kiss from the same person while in her dog form within 100 days, she will remain a dog permanently. This unfortunate fate had previously befallen her uncle, who is now an elderly golden retriever. The show is not intended to be a thought-provoking drama, but rather a light-hearted and entertaining series. Hae-na works in a school filled with young and attractive teachers. Among them are the kind-hearted history teacher Lee Bo-gyeom, who Hae-na has feelings for, and the stern yet handsome maths teacher Jin Seo-won. Hae-na believes that Seo-won dislikes her. During a dinner with her colleagues, Hae-na, emboldened by alcohol, attempts to confess her feelings to Bo-gyeom. However, she mistakenly kisses Seo-won, triggering her transformation into a dog. Now, she must convince Seo-won to kiss her while she's in her dog form, a task made more difficult by his fear of dogs. The premise of 'A Good Day to Be a Dog' is a fresh take on the classic fantasy romantic comedy genre. It incorporates elements of Korean history and mythology, suggesting that the relationship between Hae-na and Seo-won is predestined. Flashbacks to the Joseon era hint that their present-day characters are reincarnations of historical figures. The series also acknowledges the recent trend of pet ownership in South Korea. In a humorous misunderstanding, Hae-na asks Seo-won if he likes dogs, to which he replies that he loves eating them, referring to crabs, as the words for both animals sound similar in Korean. 'A Good Day to Be a Dog' is a charming and entertaining series available for streaming on Viu.