Good Boy: Watch episode 16 online today; check the release date & streaming platforms for these countries
Park Bo-gum returns to the screen with Good Boy, a gripping follow-up to his acclaimed performance as Yang Gwan-sik in When Life Gives You Tangerines. Combining emotional intensity with high-stakes thrills and unexpected twists, the drama has quickly gained buzz. Here's everything you need to know—from the plot and cast to the release schedule and episode guide.
Good Boy: Release date and time for Episodes 16
Episode 16 airs on Saturday, July 20, 2025, at 10:40 PM KST on jTBC in South Korea. It will also be available for international viewers via simultaneous streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Viki at 4 PM (GMT) / 12 AM (ET) offering English subtitles to make the series accessible to a global audience.
Where to Watch Good Boy Episodes 16 Online?
Episode 16 is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Viki, the main legal platforms offering high-quality video and English subtitles. In South Korea, it airs on jTBC . For viewers in the U.S., Canada, India, Indonesia, and the UK, the series will be also available on Disney+, Netflix, Viki, Amazon Prime Video, TVING and Coupang Play.
Good Boy: Plot highlights of Episodes 16
In the previous episode, it begins with Leo confronting Joo-yeong but getting fatally shot by his men. As Yeon-ha rushes to his side, he learns her real name and dies in her arms. It's revealed Joo-yeong manipulated Leo into killing Han-na's father - but when Leo hesitated, Joo-yeong did it himself. The murder was caught on camera, now in Han-na's possession.
Meanwhile, Jong-hyeon fights Mr. Baek in an elevator, shedding his fear and gaining the upper hand. Dong-ju, Man-sik, and Jae-hong fight off henchmen at the construction site.
In the penthouse, Han-na storms in with a gun. Yeon-ha casually walks in with a grenade, helping them escape before an explosion. Another blast later injures Yeon-ha, who is taken to the hospital.
Joo-yeong escapes, and Han-na suspects an insider tip-off.
Later, the team learns the mole is rookie officer Lee Jong-hun. But Ju-yeong silences him - and is later seen in the Commissioner's office, hinting at more corruption.
Dong-ju chases Joo-yeong to the parking lot but is knocked down by Jong-gu. Just as he tries to fight back, his health fails him - he starts hallucinating, signaling serious trouble ahead.
Good Boy episodes 16: Spoilers
Here are the spoilers for Episodes 16 of the Korean series Good Boy based on the YouTube preview:
In the next episode, tensions reach a boiling point as Jungu launches a brutal attack on Dong-ju. Jon Haien leaps in to shield him, and though Dong-ju is barely standing, he grips Haien's sleeve, silently pleading with him not to reveal the truth to Han-na—especially about the fading vision that's slowly robbing him of his world.
At the hospital, the commissioner lies unconscious. A furious Man-sik confesses he can't just stand by and watch everything unravel. But the commissioner, weary and defeated, admits he no longer has the strength to make a difference—trapped between lost authority and helplessness.
Elsewhere, Dong-ju pulls Manik aside and confides his lingering doubt: he no longer believes Jon Haien was ever the mole. That quiet revelation sparks a secret search within the team for the real traitor in their midst.
Meanwhile, Jang conceals his rage behind a cool exterior. Beneath it simmers a growing hunger for revenge against Dong-ju, and he's preparing to strike.
Han-na finally uncovers the truth about Dong-ju's health. The revelation devastates her, leading to a heated, emotional confrontation. But as their argument cools, anger gives way to vulnerability—and the pair begin to repair what was broken.
As the dust starts to settle, Jang makes his move. All hell breaks loose, and the team must act quickly to stop him before everything comes crashing down.
Good Boy: Cast and Characters
Park Bo-gum takes the lead as Yoon Dong-ju, joined by a stellar ensemble cast that includes Kim So-hyun, Oh Jung-se, Lee Sang-yi, Heo Sung-tae, and Tae Won-seok.
FAQs
1. When will Episodes 16 of Good Boy be released?
Good Boy Episodes 16 will be released on July 20, 2025, at 7:10 PM IST and will air in South Korea on jTBC at 10:40 PM KST.
2. Where can I watch Episodes 16 of Good Boy online?
Good Boy Episodes 16 will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Viki, both platforms offering English subtitles.
3. Does Good Boy have English subtitles?
Yes, Good Boy is fully subtitled in English on Amazon Prime Video, including Episodes 16.
4. Is Good Boy available on Netflix?
Yes, Good Boy is available on Netflix in certain countries. The drama officially streams on Amazon Prime Video and Viki.
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