THE UNDERDOG
Broadcasting
- Year of Production
- 2026
- Content Type
- Format(Non-Scripted)
- Platform
- Cable
- Target Age
- Family
- Quantity
- 60(min) 8Quantity Input
Video
Summary
A unique transformation competition where abandoned dogs and people scarred by life come together to prove that, with the right partner, even the forgotten can rise again.
Through high-stakes challenges—from distraction drills and daring rescues to tactical protection missions, they are tested under the watchful eyes of expert trainers. With every round, the challenges grow tougher, pushing the duos to new limits and revealing the depth of their partnership. Not every team will make it to the end, but every journey leaves behind growth, healing, and unforgettable bonds. And in the end, one unlikely partnership will rise above all, earning the honor of becoming a certified mission dog unit—showing the world that even the most overlooked street dog can become a hero.
More than a competition, it’s a redemption story: the abandoned dog finds a new role and purpose, while the human partner regains dignity, trust, and hope.
Through high-stakes challenges—from distraction drills and daring rescues to tactical protection missions, they are tested under the watchful eyes of expert trainers. With every round, the challenges grow tougher, pushing the duos to new limits and revealing the depth of their partnership. Not every team will make it to the end, but every journey leaves behind growth, healing, and unforgettable bonds. And in the end, one unlikely partnership will rise above all, earning the honor of becoming a certified mission dog unit—showing the world that even the most overlooked street dog can become a hero.
More than a competition, it’s a redemption story: the abandoned dog finds a new role and purpose, while the human partner regains dignity, trust, and hope.
Company Profile
Broadcasting Startup
SOMETHING SPECIAL
"When everyone is looking for Something New, We provide SOMETHING SPECIAL"
‘SOMETHING SPECIAL’ is Korea’s first ever, TV Format specialized, creativity based global content development, production and distribution business operator.
"We CONNECT and CREATE"
SOMETHING SPECIAL is distinguished of its two-sided mission, as Creator and Distributor of original content.
First, we CONNECT Korean creators • production companies • business operators with international content players and partners.
Second, we CREATE original content in order to drive Korean creativity into international premium content.
Within these two roles of SOMETHING SPECIAL, we combine our core competency of Development, Production, Distribution, and Commerce business, in order to become the leading Korean Wave Content Powerhouse.
‘SOMETHING SPECIAL’ is Korea’s first ever, TV Format specialized, creativity based global content development, production and distribution business operator.
"We CONNECT and CREATE"
SOMETHING SPECIAL is distinguished of its two-sided mission, as Creator and Distributor of original content.
First, we CONNECT Korean creators • production companies • business operators with international content players and partners.
Second, we CREATE original content in order to drive Korean creativity into international premium content.
Within these two roles of SOMETHING SPECIAL, we combine our core competency of Development, Production, Distribution, and Commerce business, in order to become the leading Korean Wave Content Powerhouse.
