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Park Bo-gum, special police officer appointed

'Good Boy' is a comical action investigative drama in which medalists who became police officers by special offer wear police ID cards around their necks instead of medals and fight against a world rife with unscrupulousness and foul play. Director Shim Na-yeon, who directed 'The Host', which won the Best Drama Award in the TV category at the 57th Baeksang Arts Awards, and 'Bad Mom', which captured both artistic and topicality, and presented differentiated genre works such as 'Life on Mars' and 'Aide' series. This is a work created by author Lee Dae-il. In addition, they have built a lineup that is spectacular, including Park Bo-gum, Kim So-hyun, Oh Jeong-se, Lee Sang-i, Heo Seong-tae, and Tae Won-seok, just to name a few.
Park Bo-gum plays the role of Yoon Dong-ju, a police officer from the violent special team who became a police officer as a special recruit from the medalist who was revived after 11 years. Dong-ju, who emerged like a comet with his natural determination and fists and won a gold medal in boxing, is currently living a second life as a police officer after being knocked down from the podium of glory due to a single incident. Although he is frozen for a moment in an unfamiliar world, the world full of unscrupulousness and foul play awakens his sleeping instinct as a fighter, and Dongju throws himself solely for justice without any calculation.
Kim So-hyun takes on the role of Ji Hanna, a gold medalist in shooting and a special forces captain. During her time as a player, Hannah was called the 'Shooting Goddess' for her outstanding beauty and enjoyed as much popularity as celebrities, but anti-fans and misunderstandings about her also increased. As a result, he suddenly realizes his dream of becoming a police officer like his father after retirement. And now her gun is aimed not at the target, but at cruel villains.
Min Joo-young, to be played by Oh Jeong-se, is a level 7 customs official from the Korea Customs Service who received a commendation from the commissioner for her diligence and steady work performance. At first glance, he wears the mask of a sincere public servant, but there is a different side to Joo-young. During the day, he hides his true face with a good-natured smile and simple suit, and at night, he shows the unstoppable run of evil as the shadow of evil that dominates Inseong City. Oh Jeong-se, who was active as a 'viewer rating fairy' through the most immersive villain performance, is drawing attention to what kind of 'lifetime villain' he will create this time.
Lee Sang-i will play the role of Kim Jong-hyun, a special forces sergeant who was a silver medalist in fencing but quit due to an injury and became a police officer. Jonghyun, a hard-working man, graduated from the police academy at the top of his class and applied for a position in the inspection and investigation field. I thought I would never pick up a sword like that again, but now that I have joined the powerful special team, I will be able to fully demonstrate my skills as a brilliant swordsman. He was an intelligent player who was able to identify the opponent's weaknesses well and attack them quickly. He freely used the riot baton like a sword.
Heo Seong-tae plays Go Man-sik, a wrestling bronze medalist and strong special team leader. When Mansik was a player, he had less stamina and skills than others, but he rose steadily and was better at holding on rather than knocking down. This past is of great help in police work. Man-sik's natural virtuous face is equipped with excellent lies, he thinks about ways to win without using eye tricks and physical strength, and his sense of sensing a crisis is Man-sik's optimal survival weapon. So, as the team leader who formed the medalist special team, he is a leader and not very trustworthy, but he serves as a support for his team members.
Tae Won-seok wears the clothes of Shin Jae-hong, a bronze medalist in discus throwing and a strong special teams captain. Jaehong achieved the feat of becoming the first Korean to win a bronze medal in discus throwing, but Jaehong, whose livelihood was a priority, applied for a special job as a police officer. Despite his large stature and strong appearance, he is a kind-hearted family man with a wife and two sons, and is more delicate, gentle, and warm-hearted than anyone else. He joins a special teams team solely to secure promotion points for his family. Tae Won-seok, who has an unrivaled character and a strong presence, is expected to play a role in bringing dramatic fun and vitality to the drama.
The production team said, “At the end of 2024, an exciting and hot drama that will shatter the stuffy and cold reality is coming to the small screen. Park Bo-gum, Kim So-hyun, Oh Jeong-se, Lee Sang-i, Heo Seong-tae, and Tae Won-seok, who will show their best acting, will meet to maximize the 'good' synergy. “We ask viewers to look forward to it.”
‘Good Boy’ will be aired on JTBC in the second half of this year.
Taeyuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr