The Nice Guy

The Nice Guy
promotional poster
Also known asThe Good Man
Hangul
착한 사나이
RRChakhan sanai
MRCh'akhan sanai
Written by
  • Kim Woon-kyung
  • Kim Hyo-seok
Directed by
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
Production
Production companies
  • SLL
  • Hive Media Corp
  • Higround
Original release
NetworkJTBC

The Nice Guy (Korean: 착한 사나이) is an upcoming South Korean television series starring Lee Dong-wook, Lee Sung-kyung, and Ryu Hye-young. It is scheduled to premiere on JTBC in July 18, 2025, and will air every Friday at 20:50 (KST). It will also be available for streaming on Disney+ in selected territories.

Synopsis

The Good Man depicts the struggles of Seok-cheol, the eldest grandson of a three-generation gangster family, to protect his family, job, and love.

Cast and characters

Main

The eldest grandson of a third-generation gangster family.
An ambitious girl who dreams of becoming a singer.
Seok-cheol's upright younger sister.
The eldest sister of Seok-cheol and the eldest of the three Park siblings.

Supporting

Production

Development

The Good Man is directed by Song Hae-sung, Park Hong-soo and written by Kim Woon-kyung and Kim Hyo-seok. It is co-produced by SLL, Hive Media Corp and HIGROUND.[5][2]

Casting

On September 29, 2022, Starship Entertainment told Newsen that Lee Dong-wook had been offered to star in the series and was in discussions.[6] In August 2024 it was reported that Lee had confirmed his appearance in the series.[7] On March 3, 2023, Newsen reported that Ryu Hye-young was in discussions to appear as Seok-cheol's upright younger sister, Park Seok-hee.[8][9] The same news outlet reported that Lee Sung-kyung had received an offer and was reviewing it on November 15, 2023.[10] On January 24, 2024, according to Joy News 24, Oh Na-ra had confirmed her appearance in the series.[4] On August 27, Hankook Ilbo reported that Park Hoon had joined the series.[11]

Filming

Filming was already in progress on May 28, 2024.[12] The Good Man wrapped up filming at the end of August 2024.[5]

Release

On May 27, 2025, JTBC revealed its drama lineup for the second half of 2025. It is scheduled to premiere in July 18, 2025, and airs every Friday at 8 20:50 (KST).[2][13] The series is also set to release on Disney+ in selected territories.[14]

References

  1. ^ Kwak, Myeong-dong (August 8, 2024). "이동욱, 태극기 휘날리며 파리 올림픽 현지 응원" [Lee Dong-wook, waving the Taegeukgi and cheering for the Paris Olympics]. My Daily. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Yoo, Ji-hye (May 27, 2025). "JTBC 금요드라마 신설…이동욱 '착한 사나이' 첫 타자" [JTBC's new Friday drama... Lee Dong-wook's first batter in 'Good Man']. JTBC News (in Korean). Retrieved May 27, 2025.
  3. ^ Park, Jeong-seon (March 3, 2025). "[단독] 류혜영, '파이란' 감독 드라마 '착한 사나이' 출연…이동욱과 남매 된다" [[Exclusive] Ryu Hye-young to appear in 'Good Man', a drama directed by 'Pyran'… Becomes siblings with Lee Dong-wook]. JTBC News (in Korean). Retrieved May 28, 2025 – via Naver.
  4. ^ a b Park, Jin-young (January 24, 2024). "[단독] 오나라, 이동욱 누나 된다...'착한 사나이'로 안방 복귀" [[Exclusive] Oh Na-ra becomes Lee Dong-wook's older sister... Returns to the home screen with 'Good Man']. JoyNews24. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Yeon, Hwi-seon (August 6, 2024). "이동욱X이성경 '착한 사나이' 이달 말 크랭크업, 하이그라운드 라인업 제작 순항 [공식]" [Lee Dong-wook X Lee Sung-kyung 'Good Man' cranks up at the end of this month, production of High Ground lineup underway [Official]]. Osen. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  6. ^ Lee, Hae-jeong (September 29, 2022). "이동욱 측 "'착한 사나이' 출연 논의 중" [공식입장]" [Lee Dong Wook's side: "Discussions on appearing in 'Good Man'" [Official statement]]. Newsen. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  7. ^ Lee, So-jeong (August 27, 2024). "'44세' 이동욱, 데뷔 25주년에 겹경사 터졌다...스타쉽 공식 영상으로 소식 전해" ['44-year-old' Lee Dong-wook, double happiness on his 25th debut anniversary... Starship delivers the news through an official video]. Ten Asia. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  8. ^ Lee, Min-ji (March 3, 2023). "류혜영 측 "'착한사나이' 출연 긍정 논의 중" [공식]" [Ryu Hye-young's side: "Positive discussions on appearing in 'Good Man'" [Official]]. Newsen. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  9. ^ Jang, Ye-sol (August 8, 2024). "류혜영 "앞머리 뭐야" 조보아도 놀란 러블리 처피뱅" [Ryu Hye-young "What's with the bangs?" Jo Bo-ah was also surprised by the lovely bangs]. Newsen. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  10. ^ Park, Soo-in (November 15, 2023). "이성경 측 "'착한 사나이' 제안 받고 검토중" 이동욱 만날까[공식입장]" [Lee Sung-kyung's side: "Reviewing the 'Good Man' offer" Will she meet Lee Dong-wook? [Official statement]]. Newsen. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  11. ^ Jeong, Han-byul (August 27, 2024). "[단독] 박훈, '착한 사나이' 출연...이동욱과 호흡" [[Exclusive] Park Hoon to appear in 'Good Man'... Working with Lee Dong-wook]. Hankook Ilbo. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  12. ^ Kim, Do-hyung (May 8, 2024). "이성경, 포즈 취한 그곳이 곧 런웨이...골목길서 개미허리 인증 [MD★스타]" [Lee Sung-kyung, the place where she posed is the runway... Proof of her ant waist in an alley [MD★Star]]. My Daily. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  13. ^ Yoon, Hyun-ji (June 20, 2025). 이동욱, 소설가 꿈꾼 3대 건달 집안 장손…감성 멜로 엮였다 (착한 사나이) [Lee Dong-wook, the eldest grandson of a family of three gangsters who dreamed of becoming a novelist… Emotional melodrama intertwined (Good Man)]. xportsnews (in Korean). Retrieved June 20, 2025 – via Naver.
  14. ^ Disney+ Philippines [@DisneyPlusPH] (July 3, 2025). "Lee Dongwook is back and this time, it's romantic. 💘 Catch him with Lee Sungkyoung in #TheNiceGuy, available July 18 on #DisneyPlusPH" (Tweet). Retrieved July 3, 2025 – via Twitter.
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