Ryu Hyunkyung's 'Dog Fight' Gets Kim Sehun Backing — SkimNews
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- Ryu Hyunkyung writes, directs, and stars in 'Dog Fight,' a dark comedy about a woman who kidnaps her ex-boyfriend’s dog after losing custody, sparking a three-way ownership war.
- Kim Sehun of Semosi is producing 'Dog Fight' with Ryu’s Ryune Film, citing the logline’s resonance with childless couples who treat pets as family.
- 'Dog Fight' explores how love and possessiveness blur, as the exes and a meddlesome friend each claim to act in the dog’s best interest despite treating him as property or an emotional extension.
- Pre-production for 'Dog Fight' is scheduled for June–August 2027, with a 30-day shoot set for September–October 2027 and post-production through February 2028.
- Kim Sehun aims to connect with international co-producers and festival programmers at Busan to test the film’s global appeal beyond Korean audiences.
- Ryu Hyunkyung frames 'Dog Fight' as the third in a thematic trilogy, following 'Don’t Go Back' (love’s beginning) and the nearly completed 'Old Boy' (long-term partnership).
Why it matters: Kim Sehun’s backing gives 'Dog Fight' immediate industry credibility and access to international financing networks, while its 2028 festival target creates a clear pathway for global exposure — a rare advantage for an auteur-driven Korean indie with no A-list cast or distributor attached.
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