Bloodhounds (South Korean TV series)

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Bloodhounds
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Promotional poster
Hangul 사냥개들
Literal meaning Hounds
Revised Romanization Sanyanggaedeul
McCune–Reischauer Sanyanggaedŭl
Genre
Based on Bloodhounds
by Jeong Chan
Written by Kim Joo-hwan
Directed by Kim Joo-hwan
Starring
Music by Koo Ja-kwan
Country of origin South Korea
Original language(s) Korean
No. of episodes 8
Production
Producer(s) Kwon Mi-kyung
Running time 60 minutes
Production company(s)
Release
Original network Netflix
Original release June 9, 2023 (2023-06-09)
External links
[{{#property:P856}} Website]

Bloodhounds (Hangul: 사냥개들) is a South Korean streaming television series directed by Kim Joo-hwan, and starring Woo Do-hwan, Lee Sang-yi, Park Sung-woong, and Huh Joon-ho. It was released on Netflix, on June 9, 2023.[3][4]

Synopsis

Bloodhounds depicts a story about two young boxers who set foot in the world of private loans in pursuit of money and get caught up in a huge force.[5]

Cast

Main

A sincere and considerate boxing prospect and a former Marine.[6]
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 who he treated like family.
Geon-woo's mother.
  • Lee Hae-yeong as Hwang Yang-jung
Tae-ho's right-hand man who runs a Japanese restaurant.
  • Min Kyung-jin as Oh In-mook
Tae-ho's driver who was originally the security guard for Tae-ho's building.
The team leader of the Serious Crime Investigation Division of the National Investigation Headquarters, and an older cousin of Min-beom.[7]
  • Park Ye-ni as Kang Tae-young
The team leader of Cyber Crimes Investigation Division.
  • Tae Won-seok as Kang In-beom
Myeong-gil's underling who he met in prison.
  • Cheon Dong-bin as Cheon Dong-woo[8]
  • Ha Soo-ho as Im Jang-do
The strategy management director of Smile Capital.
  • Jo Wan-gi as Kim Jun-min
A sales manager of Smile Capital.
  • Bae Jae-gi as Yang Jae-myeong
An underling of Myeong-gil who pretends to be a homeless man, in order to steal identification cards for loan purposes.
  • Hong Jun-young as Captain Jung
The service representative of Smile Capital, and a former fighter.
A business partner and Myeong-gil's lover.
  • Jung Da-eun as Oh Da-min[10]
The granddaughter of In-mook, and an archer.

Special appearances

A 3rd-generation conglomerate of I'll Corporation, and is Kang-yong's younger cousin.[11]
A private loan shark who formerly worked under President Choi, and a former Marine.
Tae-ho's left arm who is loyal to him.[12]
Doo-young's wife.
A corrupt officer of the Serious Crime Investigation Division Unit 1, and a junior of Kang-yong.

Episodes

No. Title Original release date
1 "Episode 1" June 9, 2023 (2023-06-09)
After a thrilling boxing match, Kim Gun-woo befriends Hong Woo-jin; Kim Myeong-gil's business ambitions come into focus, with dangerous tactics at play.
2 "Episode 2" June 9, 2023 (2023-06-09)
Gun-woo meets with Choi Tae-ho to remedy his mother's debt. Myeong-gil endures a humiliating meeting with Hong Min-beom and grows revengeful.
3 "Episode 3" June 9, 2023 (2023-06-09)
Gun-woo and Woo-jin figure out how to take down the scam ring; Myeong-gil gains the upper hand on Min-beom.
4 "Episode 4" June 9, 2023 (2023-06-09)
After the group faces a close call, President Choi plans his own operation; however, as their plans fall into place, the enemies stand in their way.
5 "Episode 5" June 9, 2023 (2023-06-09)
After narrowly escaping a threat, the group trains for what's coming - and President Choi and his men look to extract valuable information.
6 "Episode 6" June 9, 2023 (2023-06-09)
The group celebrates as they get ready for their next move; more exposed than ever before, Myeong-gil goes after President Choi and his guards.
7 "Episode 7" June 9, 2023 (2023-06-09)
After an unthinkable setback, Gun-woo and Woo-jin resolve to come back with a vengeance; later, they partner with an unlikely figure.
8 "Episode 8" June 9, 2023 (2023-06-09)
Galvanized by their duty to their loved ones, Gun-woo and Woo-jin tread forward to take down Myeong-gil once and for all.

Production

Actress Kim Sae-ron played the role of Cha Hyun-joo, but on June 2, 2022, Netflix Korea announced Kim would be removed from the series, following a DUI incident.[13]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Korea Drama Awards 2023 Excellence Award, Actor Lee Sang-yi Won [14]

References

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External links

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