Love is for the Dogs Set for Global Rollout

Love is for the Dogs, a prime-time drama series co-produced between Japan and Korea, is set to roll out on TBS, TVING and Max.

Love is for the Dogs will air on TBS’s terrestrial network in Japan and stream in South Korea on TVING. It will also be carried on U-Next in Japan and Max internationally, outside of Japan and Korea, as part of a broader collaboration between the Japanese streamer and Warner Bros. Discovery.

Keore KimKim, producer at Studio Dragon, said: “We are incredibly pleased that this production will be seen by audiences not only in Japan and Korea but across the entire world. Through the filming process, we are learning daily about the differences in production methods between Korea and Japan. We feel this is a valuable experience, made possible precisely because it’s a co-production with TBS, which actively disseminates various IPs globally. Love is for the Dogs is a new endeavor for us; we hope that many people in various countries will enjoy it.”

Shingo Okamoto, director at TBS, added: “We believe the central theme of this work—that people tend to overcomplicate love, but the dogs in the story remind us that love can, and perhaps should, be simple—along with their inherent cuteness, resonates universally across cultures.In that regard, we believe this production will achieve global empathy. While there are cultural differences between Japan and Korea, we’ve found common ground in the creative process, frequently agreeing on what makes a good piece. Through this drama, we truly felt there’s no difference when it comes to delivering “emotion” to the audience.”

Magdalene Ew, head of content, streaming, AsiaPac, at Warner Bros. Discovery, added: “With universal appeal and an impressive cast, this collaboration between TBS and Studio Dragon is a highlighting the Japanese drama collection coming to Max later this year. Through our partnership with U-Next, we look forward to bringingt hese homegrown stories to audiences worldwide.”