Daniel Henney, first directorial documentary… “Companion dogs are family”

Jun 02, 2025

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Photo courtesy of JTBC
Photo courtesy of JTBC

Actor Daniel Henney sets out on a very special journey with his beloved dogs.

On the May 31st broadcast of JTBC4’s ‘Do What You Want, Roscoe’, Daniel Henney’s travel story with his pet dogs Roscoe and Juliet, and his longtime friend Matthew was revealed, drawing much attention.

This is a 2,500-mile road trip across North America, starting in California and crossing eight states in a week before reaching Michigan.

Daniel Henney decided to take this road trip for Rosco, who loves swimming in Lake Michigan.It could be Rosco’s last trip as he has been diagnosed with a rare cancer called T - Zone Lymphoma.

Daniel Henney, fully prepared, set out on a full-fledged journey, prioritizing the condition of his companion dogs.However, at the beginning of the trip, Rosco showed signs of discomfort due to allergies, and Daniel Henney, who noticed this immediately, responded and quickly stabilized Rosco’s condition.

Daniel Henney’s debut documentary, ‘Do What You Want, Roscoe’ (co-directed by Kim Sun-hyung), authentically captures the real stories that we can easily miss in our lives with our pets.

Daniel Henney said, “I wanted to show the invisible side of life with pets.I think that having a pet dog means accepting them as family.You have to protect your family to the best of your ability,” revealing his responsibility and love for his pet dogs.

In particular, Daniel Henney’s appearance of caring for Rosco, who had lost his appetite due to chemotherapy late at night, and finally catching his breath after finishing all the care, was not only touching, but also deeply resonated with everyone who lives with a pet.


Reporter Lee Jeong- annjoy@donga.com

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