Love and Leashes

"Love and Leashes," directed by Park Hyun-jin and starring Seohyun as Jung Ji-woo and Lee Jun-young as Jung Ji-hoo, follows a romance between two co-workers who enter into a contractual relationship involving consensual BDSM play. As they navigate their dynamic, Ji-woo helps Ji-hoo overcome his shame about his desires, while also dealing with the spread of word about their involvement in the office. The film explores dynamics of dominance and submission, subtly critiquing patriarchal values while offering an approachable take on a sensitive topic.