Lee Hyun Woo Shares What Drew Him To "A Good Day To Be A Dog," His Character's Charms, And More

MBC’s “A Good Day to Be a Dog” has dropped new stills of Lee Hyun Woo!

Based on a webtoon, “A Good Day to Be a Dog” is a fantasy romance drama about Han Hae Na (Park Gyu Young), a woman who is cursed to transform into a dog when she kisses a man. However, the only person who can undo her curse is her colleague Jin Seo Won (ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo), who is afraid of dogs due to a traumatic event he can no longer remember.

Lee Hyun Woo will star in the drama as Lee Bo Kyum, a Korean history teacher who is colleagues with Jin Seo Won and Han Hae Na. Although Lee Bo Kyum is friendly to everyone, he has a sense of certainty when it comes to drawing boundaries. Nevertheless, he takes great care of his people. Deep beneath his affectionate exterior, Lee Bo Kyum hides a secret, raising anticipation for his relationship with Jin Seo Won and Han Hae Na.

The newly released stills depict Lee Hyun Woo’s flawless transformation into Lee Bo Kyum. From smiling softly to the students while standing in front of the chalkboard to showcasing a cold facial expression, Lee Hyun Woo portrays the many different sides of his character.

On his reason for starring in the drama, Lee Hyun Woo shared, “I participated [in the drama] after being charmed by the character of Lee Bo Kyum who has many different sides. After meeting the director and talking, my desire to work together grew.”

Regarding his character, Lee Hyun Woo remarked, “He is a three-dimensional character who is multifaceted, and although he appears bright and friendly, he has much hidden behind that appearance. Rather than a figure with a simple twist, he is a character with a deep narrative, so there were times I felt hurt when acting out the thoughts and actions that would come out of the situation Lee Bo Kyum experienced.”

Lee Hyun Woo continued, “My greatest wish is that the viewers watching the drama will understand and relate to Lee Bo Kyum’s pain. I hope that viewers remember Bo Kyum to be a character who sincerely gave his all.” The actor also shared that he is 50 percent similar to Lee Bo Kyum, explaining, “I also think I have a bright and friendly personality, but the way he is meticulous and calculating is a bit different from me.”

Picking the key words “god,” “human,” and “heart” to describe Lee Bo Kyum, Lee Hyun Woo commented, “Although Bo Kyum is a god, I believe that he gained diverse sides to him while feeling the same emotions as humans due to one person. Rather than being difficult to approach because he is a god, he also shows many human qualities, so he feels even more charming. I acted while hoping that Bo Kyum’s charms would be delivered well to the viewers, so please anticipate a lot.”

Finally, Lee Hyun Woo concluded by asking viewers to anticipate “A Good Day to Be a Dog.”

“A Good Day to Be a Dog” is set to premiere on October 11 at 9 p.m. KST and will be available on Viki. Check out the latest teaser for the drama here!

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