The Nice Guy review: Lee Dong-wook's drama is slow, sweet, and strikingly relevant
That said, the pacing can feel deliberately slow. While this measured storytelling gives every character's arc the room to breathe, it also demands more attention from viewers. The romance is woven throughout the episodes in small, heartfelt beats rather than grand gestures, so anyone expecting a romance-heavy drama might find themselves wanting more.Still, when the romance does appear, it's a quiet delight. Seok-cheol's huge, awkward grin whenever he sees Mi-young is heart-melting. Their cafe meeting, where his eyes crinkle in unguarded joy, is pure serotonin. Lee Dong-wook and Lee Sung-kyung bring a chemistry that's playful yet earnest, making you root for them from the first moment.'The Nice Guy' is more than just another gangster tale. It's poignant storytelling about day-to-day life, without being preachy, romantic without being saccharine, and funny without undercutting its emotional weight.This is a drama worth watching not for its guns or grudges, but for its human heart.(The Nice Guy has 14 episodes. This review is based on the first 8 episodes.)- Ends3.5 out of 5 stars to The Nice Guy.
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