Good Boy (TV series)

Good Boy
Promotional poster
Hangul
굿보이
RRGutboi
MRKutpoi
Genre
Written byLee Dae-il
Directed byShim Na-yeon
Starring
Music byHeo Sung-jin
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes12
Production
Running time70 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkJTBC
ReleaseMay 31, 2025 (2025-05-31) –
present

Good Boy (Korean굿보이) is an ongoing South Korean action comedy television series written by Lee Dae-il, directed by Shim Na-yeon, and starring Park Bo-gum, Kim So-hyun, Oh Jung-se, Lee Sang-yi, Heo Sung-tae, and Tae Won-seok. It centers around former sports heroes who become police officers. The series had its world premiere in Bangkok, Thailand attended by Park, Kim, and Lee on May 31, 2025. It premiered on JTBC on the same day and airs every Saturday and Sunday at 22:40 (KST). It is also available for streaming on several platforms including Netflix and Disney+ in South Korea, and Amazon Prime Video globally.

The series received positive reviews from critics with particular praise for its pacing, stylish direction, blockbuster-level production, original soundtrack, and Park's compelling performance as an action hero.

Synopsis

Faced with financial struggles, short career spans, injuries, and other challenges, former elite athletes become special police officers and form a rag-tag team to fight violent crime – using their unique skills acquired during their time as athletes

Cast and characters

Main

"Named after the noble Korean poet, Dong-ju lives a life contrary to the name given to him, always getting involved in fist fights during his school years. Through his experiences in fighting, Dong-ju learns proper boxing, beginning a successful career as a boxer and ultimately becoming an international gold medalist. Unfortunately, Dong-ju's glorious moment is shattered by his unfair expulsion from his boxing team. A new beginning starts for Dong-ju when he is able to become a police officer through a special recruitment opportunity."[1]
"Since middle school, Han-na was a shooting prodigy, dominating world championships with her precise aim and was adored by many fans. Criticism poured in and misunderstandings piled up, causing Han-na to gradually shut herself off from the world. These difficulties led to her failing to concentrate at the most crucial moment in her shooting career, forcing her to retire. She then applied for special police recruitment, with dreams of becoming a police officer like her father."[1]
A 7th-grade civil servant at the Korea Customs Service who received a commendation from the commissioner for his diligence and sincerity but hides a great desire behind his good-natured smile[2]
"Formerly a silver medalist fencer, Jong-hyeon worked hard to graduate from the police academy due to his desire to reunite with his former girlfriend, Han-na"[1]
A former bronze medalist in wrestling turned team leader, "his training as an athlete turned into valuable skills as a police officer"[1]
A gentle giant, "his initial reluctance to join the special police team as a bronze medalist in discus throwing becomes a shining asset"[1][3]

Supporting

Police Department and Prosecutor's Office

Cartels and Gangs

  • Lee Ho-jung as Kim Yeon-ha, also known as Drug Monster[7]
  • Ko Jun as Leo, a Korean-Russian mafia boss[8]
  • Ahn Se-ho as Baek Seok-chun[9]
  • Jung Man-sik as Oh Jong-gu, a former national boxing coach and head of J9 Security[5]
  • Kang Gil-woo as Lee Sang-gon, head of Golden Bunny gang, a criminal organization that dominates Insung City[10]
  • Yoo In-soo as Bagboy[11]

People Around the Special Criminal Investigation Team

  • Seo Jeong-yeon as Jeong Mi-ja, owner of Gyeongil Noodles[5]
  • Seo Jae-hee as Jin Gyeong-sook, Han-na's mother who is an insurance saleswoman[5]
  • Choi Myung-bin as Ko Jung-a, Man-sik's daughter[12]

Special appearances

Episodes

No. in
series
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Our Twisted Hero"
Transliteration: "Urideurui ilgeureojin yeongung" (Korean: 우리들의 일그러진 영웅)
Shim Na-yeonLee Dae-ilMay 31, 2025 (2025-05-31)
Following his troublemaking, Dong-ju is reassigned to the Insung Metropolitan Police Agency, where he is regarded as a burden, and his fellow elite medalists also encounter prejudice and disdain. However, when a significant case arises, it rekindles their passion and determination.[16]
2"Faster, Further, Stronger"
Transliteration: "Deo ppalli deo nopi deo ganghage" (Korean: 더 빨리 더 높이 더 강하게)
Shim Na-yeonLee Dae-ilJune 1, 2025 (2025-06-01)
Following Man-sik's recommendation, a special criminal investigation unit is established with former world-class medalists. Prepared for a new beginning, every member comes on board with their individual aspirations and objectives, yet a concealed motive lies beneath the formation of this specialized team.
3"Million Dollar Baby"
Transliteration: "Millieondalleo beibi" (Korean: 밀리언달러 베이비)
Shim Na-yeonLee Dae-ilJune 7, 2025 (2025-06-07)
Believing that Ju-yeong is the driver involved in the hit-and-run, Dong-ju rushes to gather proof. In the meantime, Jong-hyeon goes to the Prosecutors Office at Man-sik's urging to look into Gyeong-il's case, while Ju-yeong encounters someone in the shadows.
4"Float Like a Butterfly"
Transliteration: "Nabicheoreom naraseo" (Korean: 나비처럼 날아서)
Shim Na-yeonLee Dae-ilJune 8, 2025 (2025-06-08)
The Special Criminal Investigation Team is now fully assembled with Han-na's rejoining and Jong-hyeon coming aboard. They initiate an extensive probe into Gyeong-il's demise and Min Ju-yeong. As they separate into groups and get closer to their objectives, Han-na receives the case files from her father.
5"Punch-Drunk Love"
Transliteration: "Peonchi deureongkeu reobeu" (Korean: 펀치 드렁크 러브)
Shim Na-yeonLee Dae-ilJune 14, 2025 (2025-06-14)
The Special Criminal Investigation Team's abrupt interference during their investigation of Ju-yeong forces them to turn him over to the prosecution. After his vehicle accident, Dong-ju is taken to the hospital for examinations, and the team investigates Ju-yeong's real identity and his ties to the prosecution.
6"Counterpunch"
Transliteration: "Kaunteo peonchi" (Korean: 카운터 펀치)
Shim Na-yeonLee Dae-ilJune 15, 2025 (2025-06-15)
Dong-ju finds Ju-yeong's burner phone while out on an inquiry with Han-na alone, using the surprise kiss as a pretext. The closer Dong-ju and Han-na become, the more anxious Jong-hyeon becomes. Drugmon, who is being watched at an apartment, starts making plans to get out in the meantime.
7"Par terre Par terre"
Transliteration: "Patereu patereu" (Korean: 파테르 파테르)
Shim Na-yeonLee Dae-ilJune 21, 2025 (2025-06-21)
Dong-ju's assault puts the Special Criminal Investigation Team in a major crisis. Man-sik fights to keep the team together, while the others continue investigating Ju-yeong, weighed down by uncertainty. Meanwhile, Ju-yeong leaves the hospital and heads to an unknown destination.
8"The Aimless Bullet"
Transliteration: "Obaltan" (Korean: 오발탄)
Shim Na-yeonLee Dae-ilJune 22, 2025 (2025-06-22)
The Special Criminal Investigation Team learns about Ju-yeong's drug trafficking and disguises themselves as a quarantine unit to infiltrate the customs office. Acting on a tip from Drugmon, they successfully locate the container concealing the drugs but fall directly into a trap laid by Ju-yeong.
9"Allez"
Shim Na-yeonLee Dae-ilJune 28, 2025 (2025-06-28)
Dong-ju and Jong-hyeon race to save Han-na after she is abducted, only to become entangled in a fatal situation. A sudden gunshot is heard just when it looks like there is no way out. Will the squad survive after being shaken by an unexpected sacrifice?
10"Time-out"
Shim Na-yeonLee Dae-ilJune 29, 2025 (2025-06-29)
The Special Criminal Investigation Team is dissolved. Dong-ju stealthily plots retaliation against Ju-yeong alone, but his careless action only serves to spark a bigger issue. Ju-yeong counterattacks after realizing his scheme.
11"Countdown"
Shim Na-yeonLee Dae-ilJuly 5, 2025 (2025-07-05)
After their reunion, the Special Criminal Investigation Team discovers Ju-yeong's enormous secret. Ju-yeong becomes agitated with Dong-ju's suggestive countdown and acts frantically.
12"Foul"
Shim Na-yeonLee Dae-ilJuly 6, 2025 (2025-07-06)
Dong-ju had his worst dilemma to date after falling into Ju-yeong's trap and suffering a serious injury.
13TBAShim Na-yeonLee Dae-ilJuly 12, 2025 (2025-07-12)
14TBAShim Na-yeonLee Dae-ilJuly 13, 2025 (2025-07-13)
15TBAShim Na-yeonLee Dae-ilJuly 19, 2025 (2025-07-19)
16TBAShim Na-yeonLee Dae-ilJuly 20, 2025 (2025-07-20)

Production

Principal cast
Park Bo-gum (Dong-ju)
Kim So-hyun (Han-na)
Oh Jung-se (Ju-yeong)
Lee Sang-yi (Jong-hyeon)
Heo Sung-tae (Man-sik)
Tae Won-seok (Jae-hong)

Development

In February 2021, Good Boy was announced as part of Studio&NEW's drama lineup with a script written by Lee Dae-il who wrote Life on Mars (2018) and Chief of Staff (2019).[17] SLL, Studio&NEW, and Drama House Studio managed the production.[18] In 2023, Shim Na-yeon, who directed Beyond Evil (2021) and The Good Bad Mother (2023), was attached to direct the series.[19]

Casting

In July 2023, Park Bo-gum and Oh Jung-se were reported as lead actors of the series.[19][20] In August 2023, Kim So-hyun was reportedly cast.[21] Park and Kim were officially confirmed to portray the main characters in January 2024, while Oh, Lee Sang-yi, Heo Sung-tae, and Tae Won-seok confirmed their appearances in July 2024.[22][23][24]

Filming

The cast and crew had a full script reading on March 21, 2024.[25] Principal photography began later that month.[25] On August 28, 2024, it was reported that the filming was temporarily suspended after Park sustained a minor leg injury while doing an action scene in Busan and received treatment at a hospital in Seoul.[26]

Original soundtrack

The original soundtrack was headed by music director Heo Sung-jin[27] under Warner Music Korea and features artists Max, Young K of Day6, Hynn, TWS, George, Junny, and Katseye.[28][29]

Part 1

All lyrics are written by Heo Sung-jin, Andreas Öhrn, and Jimmy Claeson; all music is composed by Heo, D.Ori, Öhrn, and Claeson.

Released on June 1, 2025
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Get in the Ring"Max3:50
2."Get in the Ring" (Inst.) 3:50
Total length:7:40

Part 2

All lyrics are written by Heo Sung-jin and Demian; all music is composed by Heo, Dunk, and MLC.

Released on June 8, 2025
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Love Will Find a Way" (나무가 될게)Young K3:43
2."Love Will Find a Way" (나무가 될게; Inst.) 3:43
Total length:7:26

Part 3

All tracks are written by Heo Sung-jin, Lee So-won, and Kim Mi-kyung.

Released on June 14, 2025
No.TitleArtistLength
1."With Your Love" (날 안아, 사랑으로)Hynn3:55
2."With Your Love" (날 안아, 사랑으로; Inst.) 3:55
Total length:7:10

Part 4

All lyrics are written by Heo Sung-jin, Dunk, and David Simon; all music is composed by Heo and Dunk.

Released on June 22, 2025
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Brand New Day"TWS3:26
2."Brand New Day" (Inst.) 3:26
Total length:6:52

Part 5

Released on June 29, 2025
No.TitleArtistLength
1."All Alone"George[30]4:24
2."All Alone" (Inst.) 4:24
Total length:8:48

Part 6

Released on July 6, 2025
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Time Lapse"Junny[31]3:22
2."Time Lapse" (Inst.) 3:22
3."Time Lapse (English Version)" 3:22
4."Time Lapse"Katseye3:19
5."Time Lapse" (Inst.) 3:19
Total length:16:04

Release

The series had its global premiere at Iconsiam in Bangkok, Thailand attended by Park Bo-gum, Kim So-hyun, and Lee Sang-yi on May 31, 2025.[32] It premiered on JTBC on the same day and airs every Saturday and Sunday at 22:40 (KST),[33][34] and is also domestically available to watch via live stream on TVING,[35] CHZZK,[36] and Coupang Play,[37] as well as on-demand stream on Netflix,[38] Disney+,[39] and Wavve.[40] Internationally, it streams exclusively via Amazon Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories.[41]

Reception

Critical response

The Korea Times praised the series for its "bold, comic-book-style take on justice" through "punchy and satisfying narrative" and commended Park Bo-gum for his "fresh charisma" and for bringing a "dramatic transformation" that is a "clear shift" from his previous roles that made him a household name.[42] The publication also praised Shim Na-yeon's "fast pacing and stylish direction".[42] The Chosun Ilbo applauded Park's versatility in portraying action, comedy, and romance "boldly showing off physicality" in his performance.[43]

Gulf News added that the series is a "compelling drama" with "emotional sharpness" that "ups the ante with blockbuster-level pacing, punchy editing, and a score that pulses with intensity" resulting to "a drama that feels more like a movie".[44] Per Screen Rant, the series "manages to blend humor with action in an effortless way, while also having emotional depth" with every element coming "together nicely, from the show's pacing to its intriguing premise" and "how well the actors embody their characters".[45]

Impact

The big data analytics firm Good Data Corporation reported that Park Bo-gum ranked first in overall topicality ("Most Buzzworthy" on TV and OTT, Drama and Entertainment) for six consecutive weeks since the show premiered.[46] Three weeks prior to the airing of its first episode, the series ranked in the top 10 of Good Data topicality indices, eventually topping the charts for three weeks after its premiere, and remaining in the top three for the remainder of its run.[47][48] It also ranked in various streaming platforms' most watched lists peaking at #2 on Prime Video internationally,[49] and #1 on Netflix domestically for several weeks.[50] The series also entered Netflix's Global Top 10 Non-English Shows at #9 despite it only being available on the platform in South Korea.[51]

Viewership

Good Boy : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
SeasonEpisode numberAverage
12345678910111213141516
11.1691.3201.4361.4261.4891.5641.5651.5951.4031.5591.3491.370TBDTBDTBDTBDTBD
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[52]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[52]
Nationwide Seoul
1 May 31, 2025 4.813% (1st) 5.744% (1st)
2 June 1, 2025 5.251% (1st) 5.589% (1st)
3 June 7, 2025 5.594% (1st) 5.405% (1st)
4 June 8, 2025 5.318% (1st) 5.784% (1st)
5 June 14, 2025 5.940% (1st) 5.660% (1st)
6 June 15, 2025 6.210% (1st) 5.917% (1st)
7 June 21, 2025 6.363% (1st) 6.076% (1st)
8 June 22, 2025 6.423% (1st) 6.483% (1st)
9 June 28, 2025 5.723% (1st) 5.602% (1st)
10 June 29, 2025 6.079% (1st) 5.987% (1st)
11 July 5, 2025 5.443% (1st) 5.063% (1st)
12 July 6, 2025 5.532% (1st) 4.910% (1st)
13 July 12, 2025
14 July 13, 2025
15 July 19, 2025
16 July 20, 2025
Average
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • This drama airs on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a smaller audience share than free-to-air public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC, and EBS).

Accolades

Listicles

Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement
Publisher Year Listicle Placement Ref.
GQ India 2025 10 Favourite Korean Dramas of 2025, So Far Included

Notes

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