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Pink Villa
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Park Bo Gum, Kim So Hyun's GOOD BOY Ep 15-16 OTT Release: Date, where to watch, what to expect, more
The countdown has officially begun. With just two episodes left, GOOD BOY is racing toward its much-anticipated finale. And emotions are running high among fans! The series, which has kept viewers hooked with its fast-paced plot and richly layered characters, released Episode 14 on July 13. It sets the stage for what promises to be an intense and emotional final chapter. When and where to watch episodes 15 & 16 As the finish line approaches, here's the viewing schedule fans need to mark: Episode 15 will air on July 19, 2025 Episode 16, the final episode, drops on July 20, 2025 In South Korea, both episodes are expected to be broadcast between 10:30 PM and 10:40 PM KST on their respective dates. For international fans, especially in India, the wait won't be long. Amazon Prime Video will stream the episodes at 7:10 PM IST. This allows global audiences to stay in sync with the drama's final moments. GOOD BOY storyline Unlike the usual romance-centered K-dramas, GOOD BOY has taken a bold narrative detour. The series offers viewers a story that blends action, heart, and originality. The plot centers around a one-of-a-kind government project that enlists former national athletes. It repurposes their discipline, teamwork, and physical skills for fighting crime. These athletes were once icons on the field, in the ring, or on the court. Now, they find themselves recruited into a special unit where their competitive edge and mental toughness are redirected toward solving high-stakes cases. The series masterfully balances intense investigations with character-driven storytelling. It gives audiences both adrenaline and emotion in equal measure. Meet GOOD BOY cast At the heart of the drama is Park Bo Gum, who plays Yoon Dong Ju. He's a former judo athlete turned rookie police officer. Through the course of the series, Bo Gum has proven he can seamlessly shift between heartfelt vulnerability and fierce resolve. While Bo Gum is undeniably the center of attention, GOOD BOY thrives on the strength of its ensemble. Kim So Hyun, Oh Jung Se, Lee Sang Yi, Heo Sung Tae, and Tae Won Seok each shine in their respective roles. With only two episodes left, fans are bracing themselves for high drama. Many are hoping for a satisfying conclusion that not only ties up loose ends but gives each character the closure they deserve.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ahn Hyo Seop opens up about ‘Kpop Demon Hunters', shares behind-the-scenes stories and more
Ahn Hyo Seop , the main voice behind the popular character Jinu from ' Kpop Demon Hunter ', has opened up about recording his voice for the film. He also shared some funny anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories as well. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On recording for Jinu The idol revealed that he starred as a guest on actor Park Bo Gum's popular variety show 'The Seasons - Park Bo Gum 's Cantabile' where he was joined by Jung Yong Hwa , artist g0nny, and HITGS as well. Hyo Seop , during the show, shared his experience voicing the character in the animated film , and even shared that it was the first time he had done an English voiceover. He shared, "This was the first time I acted in English. I was really nervous, but it was really fun. I enjoy animations, so I enjoyed watching the production process'. "I was curious, like, um, were you acting by imitating those characters' behaviours, including those kinds of expressions and interjections they use? There were times I was given just the sketches, or a rough draft of the animation," and elaborated that he had to act using his imagination,' he added. The actor shares how he prepared for the role The actor shared that to prepare and act for the role, he ended up receiving the voice recordings of all of the other voiceover artists first. Thoroughly impressed by Hyo Seop's dedication to the role, he shared how 'cool' it was of the actor to pull something off like this. "It must've been difficult, since you had to act basically alone. But it's so amazing how you pulled it off so awesomely. It's so impressive and cool', he added. A special segment by Hyo Seop and Bo Gum This was also the first time that the two actors were meeting face to face on camera, making this show a big milestone. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now To celebrate, the stars got on stage, where, while Bo Gum serenaded the audience with a melodious tune on his piano, the 'Business Proposal' accompanied him with his voice. The actor sang three songs: 'Gather My Tears,' 'Love in My Arms,' and 'Thanks,' while Bo Gum played his piano along to accompany him.
Pink Villa
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Fan hails GOOD BOY's Park Bo Gum as ‘king of good deeds', recalls actor's kind gestures towards her mom
Park Bo Gum is recognized as one of the most gentle and compassionate individuals in the South Korean entertainment industry. Apart from his warm and endearing roles on screen, his real-life interactions with fans and colleagues are frequently talked about. Recently, a fan shared a story about her mother's experience with the actor during his time in the military, which heaped praises for him. Park Bo Gum's kind deeds towards a restaurant worker, as shared by her daughter GOOD BOY star Park Bo Gum was enlisted in the South Korean navy from August 31, 2020, to April 30, 2022. During that time, he and his comrades visited a chicken shop on his base. One of the restaurant workers, being a big fan of the actor, paid for his meal. As per the workers' daughter's account, "Bo Gum looked so sincerely grateful and said, 'Ma'am' with a very apologetic and thankful expression." The actor didn't forget her and made sure to repay the kindness. The user of the X-account @anxna52 said whenever Park Bo Gum came across her mother in the base, he would run towards her and greet her doing aegyo (cute gestures). He also prepared a "separate gift" for the woman during the holidays and even helped her carry the trash to the bin once. The daughter revealed that the When Life Gives You Tangerines star had "an amazing memory" and still remembered her mother's name. Recalling another heartwarming anecdote, she wrote, "When she (restaurant worker) hurt her leg, he was really concerned and brought her all kinds of health-related items to help." She mentioned being jealous of the bond her mother shared with the actor. "Every time they met, he would ask how she was feeling, hug her, get teary-eyed, and say he was always praying for her and that he really hoped she'd stay healthy," she stated. He also occasionally checked up on her since then, as per the woman's daughter. She stated that previously, she had only heard from others that Park Bo Gum was the 'king of good deeds,' but after personally experiencing his kindness, she can indeed vouch for the truth of that label.
Indian Express
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Park Bo Gum turns 32: From Song Joong Ki to cult controversy, rare times the Good Boy got dragged into controversies
Park Bo Gum has lived up to his K-drama prince tag, with a career as clean as a whistle. Fourteen years in, from Reply 1988 to When Life Gives You Tangerines, he's stacked up hits while staying miles away from messy headlines. The actor is currently at the peak of his career with Amazon Prime Video's Good Boy, where he plays a former Olympic boxer. But Bo Gum's rise wasn't some overnight phenomenon; he moved quietly, grabbed luxury deals, built his elite image, and skipped the unnecessary buzz. While many of his peers, like Kim Soo Hyun and Song Joong Ki, despite massive global popularity, saw it all crumble due to controversies that exploded while they were riding high on success, Bo Gum's controversies, rare but loaded enough to cause real damage, somehow stayed off the radar. Also read: Park Bo Gum made a request to Kim So Hyun years ago: 'Remember this when the time comes'; the story behind Good Boy casting Back in 2016-17, Park Bo Gum faced immense public scrutiny because of his ties to a church that many in Korea call a 'cult.' It all started with a Twitter post where the actor invited his followers to attend a prayer event, organised by the church called the Jesus Centred Church. However, as soon as the post went viral, the internet blew up. Bo Gum has always been open about being a Christian, and since childhood, he's been tied to a particular church. Reportedly, the head pastor of that church is the one who gave him his name, which means 'precious sword.' Bo Gum once even said his ideal girlfriend would be someone who shares his religion. But things took a turn the moment the church's name came out. Based in Seoul, it pulls in massive crowds. On the surface, it presents itself as a Christian church, but the Korean Presbyterian Church officially calls it a cult. According to them, its teachings are extreme. They claim illnesses are caused by the devil, and the pastor says he can heal people, performing exorcisms, curing blindness, deafness, and many accuse the church of brainwashing its followers. Also Read | Amid Kim Soo Hyun backlash, a look at 7 Korean actors who bounced back from controversies Later, Bo Gum's father tried to calm the situation but ended up making things worse for the actor. In a letter, defending both his son and the church, he revealed that his wife was thought to be infertile at first. She had no idea when she became pregnant and accidentally took some medicines. They even tried to abort, but it failed, and that's how Park Bo Gum was born. Once he was born, he fell sick, looking like a 'corpse.' Doctors nearly gave up, and that's when the pastor told them to leave the hospital and bring Bo Gum to church. After a bit of hesitation, Bo Gum's father took him to the church and, followed by hymns, instructions, and prayers, Bo Gum then miraculously recovered, excreted black waste, and was healthy within a week. The actor faced heavy scrutiny for pushing and encouraging faith over medical treatment. There was a time when Song Joong Ki and Park Bo Gum were South Korea's golden duo, but their friendship fizzled out soon. They did ads together, shared emotional moments during award shows, and always spoke highly of each other. Fans absolutely loved their bond. Both were signed to the same entertainment agency at the time, with Song being his senior and guiding him in his early career. At the 2016 KBS Drama Awards, Bo Gum won the award for Moonlight Drawn by Clouds and thanked Song Joong Ki. In return, the actor praised him and recalled the tough time he endured — the video went viral. Their behind-the-scenes moments from ads where the duo goofed around led fans to dub them BFFs. But things took a turn for the worse after 2018 when Encounter aired. In the K-drama, Bo Gum starred alongside Song Hye Kyo. Song, at the time, was married to Song Joong Ki after falling in love with him on the set of Descendants of the Sun that came out in 2016. The duo were hailed as South Korea's power couple, with fans nicknaming them the Song-Song couple. But their wedding was short-lived and ended on a very messy note, with Song Hye Kyo claiming she got to know about Joong Ki filing for divorce through the media. After the drama, fans noticed Joong Ki and Bo Gum weren't seen together anymore. At times, fans speculated if the distance was because of Bo Gum's involvement with Song's wife. Then in 2019, Joong Ki and Hye Kyo announced their divorce. Rumours were rife that Bo Gum had played a part in this. Bo Gum's agency, Blossom Entertainment, immediately shut down those rumors, calling them 'absolutely not true' and 'offensive,' and even threatened to take legal action. But after this whole thing, Joong Ki and Bo Gum haven't been seen together publicly. And fans have been missing their friendship ever since. Park Bo Gum has from time to time been caught up in dating controversies as well. This includes his Love in the Moonlight co-star Kim Yoo Jung. He was also linked to Jang Na Ra, with whom there were even rumors about a wedding. Red Velvet's Irene and Suzy are also few names on the list. As of now, the actor is not publicly dating anyone.
Indian Express
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Good Boy first Impression: Don't be fooled by ‘Pouty' Park Bo Gum, he's delivering career-best punches
When Park Bo Gum pitched Kim So Hyun a project years ago, he probably knew Good Boy would be their perfect screen comeback, an action-comedy loaded with fistfights, marking his post-military return. With heavy hitters like Lee Sang Yi, Heo Sung Tae, and Oh Jung Se on board, expectations were high after When Life Gives You Tangerines, where Bo Gum's brief role still made him the talk of the town. After watching two episodes of Good Boy, it's clear this K-drama isn't trying to please everyone, especially those used to the actor's lover-boy image. The show has sparked mixed reactions, from grumbling about convoluted plots to complaints about a shaky, slow start. But here's why I think it's worth sticking around for. Surprisingly, Sim Na Yeon's directorial doesn't quite follow the synopsis teased during promotions. Given her past hits like The Good Bad Mother and Moment at Eighteen, playing it safe was never on the table. With such a cast, a run-of-the-mill drama would've been a major disappointment, and thankfully, this isn't one of those. The story follows former national athletes Yoon Dong Joo, Ji Ha Na, Kim Jong Hyun, Go Man Sik, and Shin Jae Hong, who join the police force through a special recruitment policy. Some chose this path; others, like our lead Park Bo Gum's Dong Joo, a former boxing gold medalist falsely accused of using banned substances, were pushed into it. Together, they are on a journey to showcase their athletic skills to work against criminals while dealing with judgmental colleagues, corrupt officials, and a relentless fight to serve justice where it was denied. There's a love triangle, initially seeming like a one-on-one between Ji Ha Na and Dong Joo, but it turns out Ji Ha Na is the reason why her former flame, Jong Hyun, joined the force. So, our hero is about to juggle one more problem: a rival who's just as skilled, and just as handsome. Also read: Park Bo Gum made a request to Kim So Hyun years ago: 'Remember this when the time comes'; the story behind Good Boy casting It's a feel-good ride to see Bo Gum, who debuted nearly 15 years ago in thrillers like Blind, later delivered action-comedy punches in Runway Cop, Hard Day, Bridal Mask and before casually slipping into his soft-boy era, now return to his action roots right at the peak of his career. His character in Good Boy is getting the side-eye, partly thanks to his recent hit overshadowing things a bit. Audiences are struggling to digest the comedic start, thinking maybe funny just isn't his thing. Fair. But action lands. And since Good Boy sticks to elements of crime, sports, romance, and good old friendship drama, Bo Gum fits right in. Maybe comedy isn't his strongest suit, but the way he throws a punch with grin, taking down 15 goons in one go (felt excessive though) with a chiseled physique carved like it's seen hours at the gym, it's hard to remember this is the same guy who played Gwan Sik, the soft-spoken husband from Tangerines with eyes dripped in love. Also read: Good Boy: After When Life Gives You Tangerines, Park Bo-gum returns as police officer tasked with taking down a crime syndicate Kim So Hyun as Ji Ha Na was solid enough to convince us that Bo Gum's casting instincts were spot on. Honestly, it's hard to imagine anyone else pulling off the role of a sharp-shooting athlete with that kind of finesse. Her character's bold and straight-up, so we're not exactly counting on a 12-episode hand-hold or the classic 16-episode kiss. What stings a little is seeing Lee Sang Yi stuck in a supporting role when his grounded acting easily deserves lead status. Oh Jung Se popped up in the final ten minutes, but the way the tone shifted, you can already tell the story's heading somewhere darker. Despite a slow, stretched-out start that makes you want to hit pause and choose a nap over the movie-length premiere, the pace thankfully picks up not long after. You can feel the Western influence creeping in, from moodier visuals to the cinematic undertones, that's a shift from the usual K-drama aesthetic. That said, the thousand-cuts-per-minute camera was a pain to watch. The comedy lands in parts, but the over-the-top goofiness inside the police station could've been toned down. Good Boy might have gone a bit overboard trying to juggle every genre it could find, and while the individual performances are solid, it's the chemistry between them that's lacking. Park Bo Gum and Heo Sung Tae's mentor-protégé bond feels forced at times. And Bo Gum's behaviour around Kim So Hyun's character is borderline obsessive, unnecessarily pouty, and just… meh. But just when you're about to roll your eyes, the show throws in a moment, like Shin Jae Jong flinging a sewer lid like it's the Olympics again, or Han Na nailing a headshot mid-chaos. MAX's OST sneaks in at the right time and lifts the mood. There's still more to come from the rest of the squad. The Prime video original isn't here to race anyone, it's here to take its own lane. Let's see if it holds that ground in Episode 3.
