Park Chan-wook's Dog Recovering from Surgery

By Allison Fey
Seoul
Last updated on June 14, 2025

Spinee (see photo above) came out of the anaesthetic well.

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Park Chan-wook’s adored labrador retriever "Spinee" has undergone a risky surgery on Thursday and is luckily beginning the slow process of recovery, according to Korean media reports. The 61-year-old director is said to have received waves and waves and support for Spinee, as he offered his Twitter followers an update on pooch’s status regularly.

UPDATE 14/06/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

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The yellow labrador retriever underwent a risky procedure at the Seoul Veterinary Hospital on Thursday (June 12, 2025), prompting the director to ask his followers to send well wishes her way.

“May I ask one favor? My dog Spinee needs your prayers,” he Tweeted on Thursday. “She just came out of a difficult surgery 20 minutes ago … She is my beloved.”

Park Chan-wook’s Twitter feed has kept his fans and followers updated

Throughout the night the Korean director posted updates to his numerous followers, about his dog’s delicate condition. “Spinee came out of the anesthetic well … her vital signs are good … your prayers are working,” he Tweeted.

Park Chan-wook continued tweeting about his pup’s prognosis throughout the night and it appears the pooch is on the mend. By Friday morning, things continued to look good. “The Spinee Report: Her vital signs are good… pink gums … sleeping peacefully… recovering as hoped,” he said. “Not out of the woods yet. Prayers working :)”

Prayers working

As Park Chan-wook’s Twitter followers sent messages of support, he showed his gratitude. “With prayers like this I feel confident Spinee will be fine,” he wrote. “Thank you more than you will ever know.”

Here’s to hoping Spinee has a successful and speedy recovery!