A Good Day to be a Dog
2023
Original language: Korean
- drama
- comedy
- sci-fi & fantasy
The story
Hae-na who is bound to inherit her family curse which is turning into a dog after getting her first kiss. The only way to break the curse is to get a second kiss. The problem is the guy who gave Hae-na her first kiss is afraid of dogs.
What it’s like
Bright, pastel-leaning school-day colour and bouncy, mood-lifting music give this Korean series a light, sweet surface, with the occasional quieter, sadder beat under the comedy. The look is that of a conventional high school drama: sunny corridors, classrooms, and rooftops, shot in fairly standard medium frames with plenty of close-ups on faces during the romantic moments. Its vibe is playful and warm, with a bittersweet undertow about inherited family burdens. It suits a lazy weekend binge, a comfort rewatch, or an easy watch after a long day. Pacing is episodic and brisk, with the comedy and romance carrying most scenes. The emotional arc follows a young woman learning to live with a strange family inheritance and a guy who has good reason to keep his distance. Intensity is low: there is no real violence or gore, the transformation is handled for laughs, and romance stays at the level of kissing and blushing, though the family-history thread can turn melancholy. It's for viewers who want romantic comedy with a supernatural hook and a gentle, emotionally open heart.
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