The Nice Guy episode 1 release date and time: Lee Dong Wook and Lee Sung Kyun's romantic K-drama might become your next binge-watch obsession
At the heart of the story is Park Seok-chul, played by Lee Dong-wook, the unlikely heir to a third-generation gangster family. While his bloodline carries a legacy of crime, Seok-chul is nothing like the men who came before him. He is sincere, soft-spoken, and values love over violence. The Nice Guy turns the typical "tough guy with a soft side" narrative on its head, promising a journey filled with emotional complexity, romantic tension, and the fight to break free from one's past.
If you like the storyline synopsis and want to learn more about The Nice Guy, as well as when and where to see it, here is everything you need to know:
What is The Nice Guy about?
Park Seok-chul was born into a powerful mafia family, but he refuses to follow in their footsteps. Despite his family's horrible history, he lives with integrity, preferring kindness and loyalty to violence. His life takes an unexpected turn when he reunites with his first love, Kang Mi-young (played by Lee Sung-kyung), a determined singer trying to make it on her own.
Will this nice guy finish last?Lee Dongwook and Lee Sungkyoung star in #TheNiceGuy coming to #DisneyPlusPH on July 18. pic.twitter.com/ISzjL3Cr0N
As family tensions increase and old loyalties resurface, Seok-chul is torn between defending the woman he loves and preserving the heritage he was born into. The Nice Guy tells a fascinating narrative of love tested by ambition, secrets, and the weight of blood ties.
When and where to watch The Nice Guy
The Nice Guy, starring Lee Dong-wook and Lee Sung-kyung, will air on JTBC on July 18, 2025. The 14-episode drama will also be available to worldwide viewers through Disney+ and Viki. New episodes will be broadcast every Friday at 8:50 PM KST (5:20 PM IST), with the finale set for August 29, 2025.
The cast also includes
Ryu Hye-young as Park Seok-hee
Oh Na-ra as Park Seok-gyeong
Park Hoon as Kang Tae-hun
The series, directed by Song Hae-sung and written by Kim Woon-kyung, is quickly garnering popularity as one of JTBC's most promising dramas of the year. The Nice Guy, with its genuine love story, great cast, and emotional heart, is building up to be a must-see drama this summer.
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