Bloodhounds (South Korean TV series)

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Bloodhounds
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Promotional poster for season 1
Hangul
사냥개들
Literal meaningHounds
Revised Romanization Sanyanggaedeul
McCune–Reischauer Sanyanggaedŭl
Genre Action drama
Based onBloodhounds
by Jeong Chan
Written by[Jack Park Sayean]
Directed byJason Kim
Starring
Music byKoo Ja-kwan
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
ProducerKwon Mi-kyung
Running time60 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network Netflix
ReleaseJune 9, 2023 (2023-06-09) 
present

Bloodhounds (Korean : 사냥개들) is a South Korean action drama television series directed by Kim Joo-hwan, and starring Woo Do-hwan, Lee Sang-yi, Park Sung-woong, Huh Joon-ho, and Rain. Based on the Naver Webtoon of the same name by Jeong Chan, the series follows the story of a young boxer who teams up with a delinquent and a moneylender to fight against a loan shark organization. The first season was released on Netflix on June 9, 2023. [1] [2] A second season has been confirmed in production. [3]

Contents

Plot

Kim Geon-woo, a promising young boxer, dreams of providing a better life for his single mother. However, his mother falls prey to Smile Capital, a ruthless loan shark organization led by Kim Myeong-gil. Desperate to save his mother from their clutches, Geon-woo reluctantly accepts help from Choi Tae-ho, a benevolent moneylender with his own complex history. Geon-woo crosses paths with Hong Woo-jin, a troubled delinquent who finds solace in boxing. Despite their vastly different backgrounds, they form an unlikely and powerful bond, driven by a shared desire for justice and a need to protect those they love. Together with Tae-ho, Geon-woo and Woo-jin embark on a dangerous mission to bring down Smile Capital. They delve into the murky underworld of debt collection, facing off against ruthless enforcers and navigating the moral gray areas of their chosen path. As they confront Myeong-gil and his formidable organization, Geon-woo and Woo-jin grapple with their own internal struggles. They confront their pasts, confront the harsh realities of the world, and ultimately discover the true meaning of friendship, loyalty, and the price of freedom.

Cast and characters

Main

A sincere and considerate boxing prospect and a former Marine. [4]
Geon-woo's partner in action and a former Marine.
The CEO of Smile Capital, and a notorious illegal loan shark who reigns above the law.
Formerly a legend of the private loan industry, he currently provides loans with no interest to people who have no money for medical treatment.

Supporting

Tae-ho's successor and foster granddaughter.
Geon-woo's mother.
Tae-ho's right-hand man, who runs a Japanese restaurant.
Tae-ho's driver, who was originally the security guard for Tae-ho's building.
The leader of the Serious Crime Investigation Division of the National Investigation Headquarters, and Min-beom's older cousin. [5]
The leader of the Cyber Crimes Investigation Division.
Myeong-gil's underling whom he met in prison.
The strategy management director of Smile Capital, who has connections with the police.
A sales manager of Smile Capital.
Myeong-gil's underling, who pretends to be a homeless man in order to steal identification cards for loan purposes.
A service representative of Smile Capital, and a former fighter.
A business partner and Myeong-gil's lover.
The granddaughter of In-mook, and an archer.

Special appearances

The third-generation conglomerate of I'll Corporation, and Kang-yong's younger cousin. [5]
A private loan shark who formerly worked under Tae-ho, and a former Marine.
Tae-ho's left arm who is loyal to him. [9]
Doo-young's wife.
A corrupt officer of the Serious Crime Investigation Division Unit 1, and a junior of Kang-yong.

Production

Season 1

Actress Kim Sae-ron played the role of Cha Hyun-joo. On June 2, 2022, Netflix Korea announced Kim would be removed from the series following a DUI incident. [10]

Season 2

On January 16, 2024, Netflix Korea confirmed the production of the series' second season with Woo Do-hwan and Lee Sang-yi reprising their respective roles. In addition, Rain joined the cast to play a villain role, a first in his 20-year acting career. [11]

Accolades

Awards and nominations

Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee / WorkResultRef.
Korea Drama Awards 2023 Excellence Award, ActorLee Sang-yiWon [12]

Listicle

PublisherYear Listicle PlacementRef.
Time 2023The 10 Best Korean Dramas of 2023 on NetflixIncluded [13]

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