I Don't Like Pork Cutlet

I Don't Like Pork Cutlet (Korean: 나는 돈가스가 싫어요; RR: Naneun Dongaseuga Sileoyo) is a South Korean television movie that aired on MBC in July 2024. The two-episode production is categorized as a comedy.

Plot

The story is set in Onghwa Village, where a male dog named Baekgu has fathered numerous puppies with various female dogs in the community. This leads to a local debate regarding the neutering of the dog. Meanwhile, the village chief, Jeong Ja-Wang (played by Jung Sang-Hoon), faces his own domestic challenges. He is married to Shin-Ae (Jeon Hye-Bin), with whom he has three sons, and the couple is expecting twins. The narrative explores the villagers' humorous suggestion that both Baekgu and Ja-Wang should undergo neutering.

Cast

The production features an ensemble cast including:

Jung Sang-Hoon as Jeong Ja-Wang
Jeon Hye-Bin as Shin-Ae
Lee Joong-Ok as Deok-Sam
Kim Young-Ok as Choon-Sim

Production and Release

Directed by Kim Young-Jae and written by No Ye-Ri, the drama aired on MBC on July 5 and July 6, 2024. It occupied the Friday and Saturday 21:50 time slot, following the conclusion of Bitter Sweet Hell and preceding Black Out.

Awards

At the 2024 MBC Drama Awards held on December 30, 2024, Jung Sang-Hoon received the Best Character Award for his performance in the production.