Black Dog: Being A Teacher

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Drama: Black Dog: Being A Teacher
Revised romanization: Beulraekdok
Hangul: 블랙독
Director: Hwang Joon-Hyeok
Writer: Park Joo-Yeon
Network: tvN
Episodes: 16
Release Date: December 16, 2019 - February 4, 2020
Runtime: Monday & Tuesday 21:30
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Ko Ha-Neul (Seo Hyun-Jin) dreamed of becoming a teacher, due to a teacher who helped her when she was young. Ko Ha-Neul now begins work as a temporary teacher at a private high school. While working there, she interacts with many people, including teachers Park Sung-Soon (Ra Mi-Ran) and Do Yeon-Woo (Ha-Joon). Both of whom are dedicated to their teaching jobs. Meanwhile, Ko Ha-Neul faces different problems at the school. As she works through those problems, Ko Ha-Neul grows as a person and a teacher.

Notes

"Black Dog" takes over tvN's Monday & Tuesday 21:30 time slot previously occupied by "Catch The Ghost” and followed by "The Cursed" on February 10, 2020.
Still images of Ra Mi-Ran and Seo Hyun-Jin in drama series "Black Dog."
Two teaser posters for tvN drama series “Black Dog.”
Still images of Seo Hyun-Jin, Ra Mi-Ran, Ha-Joon, and Lee Chang-Hoon in tvN drama series “Black Dog.”

Cast

Daechi High: Admissions Dept.



Seo Hyun-Jin	Ra Mi-Ran	Ha-Joon
Ko Ha-Neul	Park Sung-Soon	Do Yeon-Woo

Lee Chang-Hoon

Bae Myung-Soo

Daechi High: Administration Dept.



Jung Hae-Kyun	Jo Yeon-Hee	Kang Shin-Ha	Jang Da-Kyung	Park Ya-Sung
Moon Soo-Ho	Kim Yi-Boon	Ji Yoo-Sung	Shim Ki-Joo	Park Jung-Min

Daechi High: Senior Class Dept.



Park Ji-Hwan	Heo Tae-Hee	Yoo Min-Kyu	Lee Sae Ro Mi	Ahn Sang-Eun
Song Young-Tae	Ha Soo-Hyun	Ji Hae-Won	Eun-Young	Jang Hee-Soo

Daechi High: After-School Dept.



Lee Jang-Won	Kwon So-Hyun
Son Dong-Ha	Song Ji-Sun

Daechi High: Administration Office



Lim Hyun-Sung	Lee So-Jin
Yoo Jae-Ho	Lee So-Jin

Daechi High: Other Faculty & Staff



Kim Hong-Fa	Lee Yoon-Hee	Ye Soo-Jung	Woo Mi-Hwa	Kim Seung-Hoon
Byeon Sung-Joo	Lee Seung-Taek	Yoon Yeo-Hwa	Han Jae-Hee	Cha Tae-Ho



Ahn So-Rim	Lee Haeng-Seok	Han Hye-Ji	Han Ji-Eun	Kim Byung-Choon
Yang Da-Sol	Mr. Joon-Seok	teacher	teacher	Park Young-Seok (ep.7-)



Kim Jong-Goo	Eun Seo-Yool	Park Yoo-Rim
Executive Director (ep.12-)	Jung Da-Hyun (ep.12-)	Ryu Jin-Hee (ep.13-)

Daechi High: Students



Park Ji-Hoon	Lee Eun-Saem	Jung Taek-Hyun	Jang Ho-Joon
Koo Jae-Hyun	Jin Yoo-Ra	Hwang Bo-Tong	student (ep.14)

Ko Ha-Neul's Past & Family



Tae In-Ho	Lee Hang-Na	Kim Jung-Young	Maeng Sang-Hun	Ryu Ji-Eun
Kim Young-Ha	Song Young-Sook	Moon So-Nyeo	Ko Sung-Cheol	Ko Ha-Neul (teen)

Baek Seo-Yun

Ko Ha-Neul (11-years-old)

Park Sung-Soon's Past & Family



Kim Hak-Sun	No Yi-Han	Jo Young-Seon
Yeo Se-Chang	Yeo Ha-Rang	Park Sung-Soon (teen) (ep.4)

Others



Lee Hyun-Kyun	Gil Hae-Yeon	Kim Mi-Hye	Seo Jung-Yeon	Yoo Young-Bok
Ko Ha-Neul's teacher (ep.1)	Kim Young-Ha's mother (ep.1)	Ha Mi-Hye (ep.1)	Sung Ji-Yeon's mom (ep.2)	Gangnam High principal (ep.3)



Kim Jung-Soo	Park Jin-Young	Choe Min	Seo Jung-Yeon	Kwak Na-Yeon
Principal Kang (ep.3)	Principal (ep.3)	Han Se-Wol (ep.3-4)	Mr. Son (ep.3)	parent asking question (ep.4)



Baek Eun-Hye	Lee Jeong-Hun	In Ji-Sun	Seo Hye-Jin	Jo Young-Jin
Song Chan-Hee (ep.5-)	Koo Jae-Hyun's father (ep.5-)	parent (ep.11)	Yeo Ha-Rang's teacher (ep.13)	Hwang Bo-Tong's father (ep.15)

Ahn Soo-Bin

Ko Ha-Neul's acquaintance (ep.15-16)

Additional Cast Members:

Jang Eui-Don - dean of students
Min Sang-Woo - school administration male employee
Kim Kyung-Min - In Hyun-Bin
Kyung Ki-Hyun - student
Lee Kyung-Oh - student's father
Kang Sung-Chan - male high school student
Lee Dong-Kyu - Kim Kyung-Min (Gangnam High School admissions)
Lee Jae-Sung - Lee Chan-Young
Park Se-Hoon - police officer 1
Kim Sang-Wook - school guard
Nam Ga-Hyeon - teacher
Hwang Sun-Young - nutritionist
Kim I-San - admission officer
Ryu In-A - Ko Ha-Neul (teen)
Chu Yeon-Gyu - private institute teachr (ep.5)
Oh Se-Eun - female student (ep.6)
Han Song-Ho - reporter (ep.10-11)
Shin Ji-Yeon
Jung Sang-Hyun
So A-Rin
Lee Jae-In

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Episode Ratings

Date	Episode	AGB
Date	Episode	Nationwide	Seoul
2019-12-16	1	3.331%	3.574%
2019-12-17	2	4.412%	5.064%
2019-12-23	3	4.411%	5.212%
2019-12-24	4	4.349%	4.834%
2019-12-30	5	5.483%	6.004%
2019-12-31	6	4.732%	5.126%
2020-01-06	7	4.797%	4.848%
2020-01-07	8	5.055%	5.352%
2020-01-13	9	4.393%	4.941%
2020-01-14	10	4.339%	4.457%
2020-01-20	11	4.492%	4.744%
2020-01-21	12	5.085%	5.563%
2020-01-27	13	3.983%	4.026%
2020-01-28	14	4.428%	4.662%
2020-02-03	15	4.110%	4.261%
2020-02-04	16	4.658%	4.647%

Source: AGB Nielson

Comments

Elvera Dell'Grottaglia Jan 30 2023 1:34 am This series was quite a gem. For me it was like a docu drama very educational on seeing the inner workings of a Korean educational system. And then of course you have all the fabulous acting. I must say this when I watch Korean shows dramas comedies romance the one thing that I have noticed is that the people become the part in the USA the part becomes the person and it loses its warmth and meaning.

jaine May 12 2022 5:35 am So far, the driver should be fired or arrested for driving too close in the rain. The cop should be fired because what Korean man can't put a gal on his back when she is drunk, in order to carry her safely home and instead he makes the girl hobble on her injured foot as if he isn't even Korean...but I read the other comments and they say it is worth it to keep watching...so I guess I will...but I give Koreans more credit than the writer does so far...

Gerald Rogers Apr 30 2022 10:56 pm Good story how money, power and prestige and parents plays in most schools a , Cast seems good together and Seo Hyun Jin is favorite actress since I saw Temperature of Love and let's eat 2 didn't think I would like but guess I am drawn to Seo Hyun Jin.. As is I'll rank in 8/10 only cause it's not what I usually watch but I gave it a try for Seo Hyun Jin.

Ad Apr 11 2022 8:42 am Underrated... This series deserves way better rating. The storyline is amazing, yet so simple. Gives you a glimpse of what teachers go through in a daily basis. 95/100

Jil Mar 06 2022 10:55 am Not too deep stories but one of the kdrma worth watching.

Tata Nov 08 2021 12:17 pm I love the story but i hate the lead female actress (the character on the story).I watched it with anger and feel annoyed most of time ??Disclaimer The Story Is Good

Abi Aug 23 2021 12:45 pm My first comment ever on this website. I just want to express how thankful I am that I came across this drama when I was just nonchalantly browsing recommended dramas. If you're checking the comments to see if this is worth the try, go ahead and watch this. You'll be thankful after.

LOG Aug 14 2021 4:14 pm I feel like people not being able to understand this show is mostly because of how culture- exclusive it is specifically to SK, it's personally emotionally touching for me and I'm the type of person who tries to understand cultural differences and If you do so, it IS objectively a very well written and directed show...and btw, @keeter ra miran wasn't held at gunpoint for being in this show, she read the script fully and decided to be in it cause she liked it, no one has to apologize to her because You didn't like the show I've barely watched kdramas about teachers instead of students and this was pretty realistic and interesting to me

Erwin May 14 2021 3:10 am Seo Hyun-jin is so adorable in this drama I feel like hugging her every time I see her. She is my absolute favorite. I saw her first in King's Daughter Soo Baek Hyang, which moved me more than any other film or TV series I have seen in my 70 years. Since then I have seen her again in The Beauty Inside, Another Miss Oh and Let's Eat 2, and now Black Dog. I have been totally captivated by her every time.

ttong Feb 09 2021 5:49 am Jo Yeonhee+Ra Miran = Heart Attack ? Ugh my yeojachinggu s

MOMO Jun 12 2020 11:38 pm @keeter sorry, may be you are a really pasionate person who have great personality, and without any effort you can easily adapt with your new job and environment. But believe me, there are many people out there who have personality like Go ha neul, even my friends is very similar with her.

Nazifa Chowdhury May 28 2020 8:47 pm Beautiful drama. Never questioned the pace, a first in all the countless dramas I've watched. A character who recognizes their faults is always a plus. The supporting characters were a true treat to watch. I am studying to become a teacher and I will always treasure this drama for the lessons it taught me.

Lucy Apr 12 2020 11:27 am Watched this drama as it was coming out. I didn't understand why everyone was saying it was boring. It really wasn't. I enjoyed it a lot even though my favourite genre is Romance. I watched it because of Seo Hyun jin and I don't regret it. It was very realistic and I loved the cast. Very different from other dramas I have watched in a good way

CV Mar 29 2020 8:20 am it's a very good drama. One of a kind. I watched bcs Seo Hyun Jin, and was looking for romantic drama.. and it is not. But i'm glad i gave my time to watch this. So realistic and so much we can learn. The cinematography also great. I love this.

Aldz Mar 19 2020 2:59 am Currently watching this series. And I'm curious about it at first and then gave me the idea I should give a shot since I'm an Education Student atm, I need this and viola it gives me the POV of how Teachers work in their field. I'm happy also that kdrama at last have this field of work in a series that focuses the Teachers Life, work and their shortcoming. To add also, I'm not fond of pure romantic series I love more mystery, life, melodrama and more realistic drama and this one suits my taste.

Ara Feb 12 2020 3:59 am Not your typical korean drama, but is definitely worth watching. It tackles about how wasted the education system is in real life.

Jonny Feb 09 2020 7:28 pm This is in the genre of Misaeng. Very real and contemporary social commentary drama. If you loved Misaeng, you will love this drama.

MayDri Feb 08 2020 11:37 am For everyone who still wondering wether they should watch this drama or not, I recommend you to watch it, but if you try to find a romantic drama, mystery, sci-fi, crime, sad, fantasy or horror genre drama, well this drama won't suit your taste definitely. This is one kind of heart-warming drama where you can get a lot of moral value. Plot of the story really relatable with what happens in our real life, that's why you will understand the story line of this drama easily. It talks about how unfair this life could be especially in education system, how we have to learn accepting something that maybe beyond our expectations, how hard is it to find a job nowadays, etc. So, I really wanna say thank you to all the crews, actresses, actors and the singers who give us many good OST because they make this drama so well.

Anyway, actually I'm part of the viewers who wish to see more of Ko Ha Neul and Do Yeon Woo interaction and love story (I guess), but after I watch it till the end, it better they try to make the love story being blur like that to make sure we still focus on the main plot. But, if they think to give us more special episode, I wish we can see their love story begin to bloom hahahaaa

Pam Feb 07 2020 12:42 am I love this drama.. it’s not your usual romantic, comedy, fairy tale drama.. Which I think we need sometimes, this drama is like a true to life experience and through this you will know the value of being a teacher.. kudos to the writer, director and to Ra Mi Ran and Seo Hyun Jin I love their relationship. Mentor-mentee relationship wishing you have someone like Ms. Park as a mentor.

Keeter Feb 06 2020 9:55 pm An absolute waste of the actors. Pacing was abysmal. Lead actress stammers at every question and stares open-mouthed for what seems an eternity before speaking. The writer and director should apologize to Ra Mi Ran especially.

Fuji Feb 06 2020 5:53 pm I loved the whole cast in this drama. It has everything I want; a beautiful story, and many moral lessons.

It's still early in 2020, but I think this is going to be one of my favorite dramas this year. Well done, Black Dog! X

New fan Feb 05 2020 5:57 pm Slow pace and a deep sense story. I really love this drama

yoursyongha Feb 03 2020 8:13 pm To be honest I started to watch this because 1the9 Jeong Taekhyeon took a role in it, but I don't regret it at all. This is a really good drama, and I really enjoy it :)

Madam Feb 03 2020 10:21 am I like the drama but it's so dragging. The facing is so slow but I still watch it. However so many lessons can be learned here. I'm a Filipina and a teacher myself but this kind of situation of being a teacher in this drama, as a substitute one isn't experience in the Philippines. Praise God every teacher is respected even he /she is just a sub tchr in DepEd Philippines.

Unna Jan 28 2020 5:21 pm I don't want this drama end. I love the story line. So many things that I can learn from the drama. I also like the after-feeling of watching it..I hope there wont be a lovey dovey scene between the teachers, there are so many types of relationship other than a lovey dovey one. I need more drama like this!!!!!

Fayesha Jan 28 2020 5:36 am came here for seo hyun jin. but the drama has too many unnecessary emotion development, especially toward her. from other teacher, student, school image and it's politic. i'm not saying the drama will be bad, i'm sure there will be a lot to learn from this drama. i just feel like didn't need to watch this drama, because i don't think i can stand every "unnecessary emotion development" ... it's too much.

p.s i think the main problem are the main protagonist. for it's 2 episode, she didn't give a strong or confident image that needed in this kind of drama. i prefer those kind protagonist.

Nothing But Wonderful Jan 26 2020 6:32 pm Dear All;

We do not need love relationship in this type of drama. There are so many lesson to be learn and adapted to our life. What a great drama, low rating does not necessarily mean bad drama. it is a good drama for those who appreciated the story line. a few really nice quote from this drama"

"if u look with hatred, every grass is a weed. if u look with kindness, every person is a flower"

"when you are trapped deep in the darkness, all you can do is to sit where you are and wait until your eyes completely get used to the darkness"

Vivi Jan 26 2020 7:38 am Love this drama bcoz of Yoo Min Kyu/ Ji Hae Won. Great acting. God Bless u always..

Grace Jan 25 2020 3:50 pm Some people complain about how slow the drama, hoping for loveline between this and there, and etc etc etc. Can We just enjoy the drama? The drama already good as it is. So many things to learn, so many things to get from the drama, it really relate to real life. Just enjoy the drama and appreciate it more.

Judy Elmayan Jan 20 2020 10:24 pm Love This Drama

Leila Jan 18 2020 3:50 pm I'm on episode one and this drama gives me movie vibes (based on a true story) because of how the scenes are made. The vibe is not what I used watching typical k-schooldramas.

Wong jowo Jan 15 2020 9:07 am Cm nonton sampe episode 2...kalo bagus lnjut..nunggu komen aja

irene Jan 08 2020 7:59 am I hope there will be a love line between ko haneul and do yeonwoo! please! they are super cute!!! great drama so far!!!

zZz Jan 08 2020 7:55 am Korean school dramas are so unnecessarily complicated. I thought this was a character development drama but it's all about politics. Not sure whether I buy how far fetched the politics is but nonetheless I'm enjoying the drama regardless.

Davod Jan 08 2020 5:27 am Teachers like Kim Yi-Boon exist? How?

Mistique Dec 31 2019 5:08 pm This is one of the best drama!!! Worth to watch!!!

sunflower Dec 31 2019 4:11 pm My new shipper Ko HaNeul! Do YeonWoo OMG They'r super duper cuteeee!!

Zeynep Dec 31 2019 4:00 am It is great to watch a drama from other side of the world which tells most of teachers' story in the world. Turkey's education stystem is very similar to Korea so it is easy to bound to story.

Alexa Dec 25 2019 3:10 am Amazing drama touching on the lives of educators working in a tough system of bureaucracy and parental expectations for their children to enter the best univerties against their desire to teach children and educate them, not just prepare them for college exams. I love it.

DDD Dec 22 2019 4:36 am After watch episode 2, I'll stop watching this, the main lead character too silent & act like a fool. I'm tired watching drama that main lead has fool character or being bullied, No action against it and being weak & sad person. If compared misaeng it's too far, misaeng very realistic & related to real life & this drama too overly dramatic about small things.

Sun Dec 22 2019 3:35 am @DDD I also think the first episode was overly dramatic but it’s kinda understandable since the genre says “drama” lol.

F Dec 20 2019 8:03 pm I just want to say that Ha Joon Oppa is really cute

joph Dec 18 2019 9:41 am if you have not watch "Misaeng", go watch it. Black Dog has same formula with Misaeng, you can see/feel that Ko Ha Neul is Jang Geu Rae on Misaeng. similar problem, background, etc.

lil bit dissapointed by black dog but still watch it, tho.

Prince Dec 17 2019 10:36 pm Awesome human drama!! I'm loving it! I hope the ratings can respond to the quality of the story!! Good job writernim and cast and crew!!

DDD Dec 17 2019 1:49 pm I think first eps too overdramatic, I don't feel it sad or touching & unrealistic. But I will watch next eps, hope will be better

kenken Dec 17 2019 12:43 pm Who doesn't love Ra Miran !!!! She is an amazing actress and along with Seo Hyunjin! I love the cast they chose for this drama!! Just finished the first episode and I am hooked! IDK why I got emotional tho. Its just amazing!!

midokh Dec 17 2019 7:33 am SHI is one of the best actresses that I know. Her facial expression is so natural and real . She has indeed acting talent . I always enjoy watching her acting regardless of drama and its story. Hope she can achieve international recognition too.

Sa yang Dec 17 2019 12:25 am It's always heart warming to watch SHJ ''s new drama. She is one of those excellent and talented actresses in Korea. Of course, we are glad to see noona RMR as well.

wannable Dec 09 2019 11:05 pm He's not Park Ji Hoon Wannaone, Please asianwiki edit the cast

Dudu Dec 08 2019 10:35 am Love the cast, but in korea, the school dramas are all the same. Class of lies was the best. And we didn't forget it yet.

Maninder Kaur Nov 21 2019 11:45 pm Eagerly awaiting for this drama..... I love Seo Hyu Jin and I'm so Happy it would be counted as one of her difficult projects.

grace Nov 13 2019 2:19 am looking forward to watch this drama... love it ...

Dandelion Nov 04 2019 3:38 am A yes for this!!!

Nyx Oct 29 2019 11:28 pm Yes some powerful actresses and I am looking even more forward to seeing Ha-Joon act with them. He is a firm favourite of mine and I am glad to see him here with them. I can't wait to watch this.

LKB Oct 29 2019 9:33 am Seo Hyun Jin + Ra Mi Ran = OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG!!!

Seriously, I can't wait. They are total ahjumma crushes of mine (I'm the ahjumma, not SHJ, to be clear). I Love them so much they'd flip if they saw my crazy fan eyes looking at them. :D This is so exciting, And it's tvN so it should have really richly detailed characters and super pretty cinematography.

Random, but I have no clue what the title means, but... I'm always amazed at how many more syllables they need to Hangulize English words. Black is now Beulraekdok... Justice was jeo-seu-ti-seu. Why not just do like other places and just... use the native letters and sounds and let people learn these simple words or translate it since it is easy to do so. The name's memorable, though!

Joker Oct 28 2019 5:35 pm Lol I hear the whispers too and I’m so watching this @Alexa

Thomas Oct 28 2019 6:44 am Both Seo Hyun Jin and Ra Mi Ran are known to be powerful actresses. I just can't miss this.

Sonia Singh Oct 28 2019 6:09 am My Goodness, Seo Hyun Jin... My Queen is back, love her to the core of my heart, So much excited to see her in this drama.

Alexa Oct 28 2019 5:53 am The cast is whispering in my ear, "watch this!!". Can't wait!!!

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Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

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Cast

Daechi High: Admissions Dept.

Daechi High: Administration Dept.

Daechi High: Senior Class Dept.

Daechi High: After-School Dept.

Daechi High: Administration Office

Daechi High: Other Faculty & Staff

Daechi High: Students

Ko Ha-Neul's Past & Family

Park Sung-Soon's Past & Family

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