Park Bo Gum is back—and he’s grittier, tougher, and more unyielding than ever.
The beloved “Good Boy” of K-drama fame returns in JTBC’s new Saturday-Sunday drama Good Boy with a bold transformation: a scarred, bruised, and battered youth who doesn’t flinch in the face of injustice.
Marking his first foray into the youth action genre since his debut, Park Bo-gum steps into the role of Yoon Dong-ju, a former gold medalist-turned-police officer who charges headfirst into danger. Despite the physical wounds and emotional scars, his eyes remain unwavering, radiating the raw determination of someone who acts first and questions later. Dong-ju embodies a moral force who doesn’t shy away from hard truths—he takes responsibility, confronts injustice, and embraces the role that no one else will.
This high-octane transformation signals a new era for Bo-gum, shedding the gentle charm of his previous roles—like the prodigy in Reply 1988, the romantic crown prince in Love in the Moonlight, or the eccentric novelist in When Life Gives You Tangerines.
This time, he defines his character with one word: “bulldozer”. “Yoon Dong-ju doesn’t give injustice a chance to run. He hits it head-on with conviction,” Bo-gum explained, hinting at the physical and emotional intensity that awaits.
Early stills show Park Bo-gum immersed in character—bloodied and bruised but burning with purpose. His clenched jaw and laser-sharp focus speak volumes about the internal fire that drives Dong-ju forward. And it’s not just visual. The actor fully commits, delivering action, emotion, and grit in every scene.
Fans are already buzzing about the revival of the “Bogum Welfare Department”—a nickname celebrating how every Park Bo-gum drama feels like a gift. But this time, it’s not just about his visuals. It’s about the full-body, emotionally charged performance that delivers a refreshing blast of catharsis, like a chilled soda on a scorching summer day.
The production team echoed this sentiment, saying, “Park Bo-gum poured every ounce of energy—his sweat, his scars, his gaze, even his breath—into bringing Yoon Dong-ju to life. This will be a new kind of ‘welfare’ for viewers to enjoy.”
Helmed by director Shim Na-yeon (The Host, The Good Bad Mother) and writer Lee Dae-il (Life on Mars, Chief of Staff), Good Boy combines gripping action with poignant youth-driven drama. Set in a world where Olympic medalists trade their podiums for police badges, the story follows a team of elite recruits who take on society’s dirtiest injustices with fierce heart and unshakable teamwork.
JTBC’s Good Boy premieres May 31 at 10:40 PM KST, and will stream globally via Amazon Prime Video. Get ready for Park Bo-gum’s boldest role yet—it’s going to be a knockout.
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