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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is Park Bo Gum wishing to work in Bollywood? Find out what the ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines' actor has to say
Beloved actor Park Bo Gum recently talked about his wish to explore the enigmatic world of Bollywood cinema. In a recent interview, the cast of ' Good Boy ' talked about India, Bollywood, curries and more. Bo Gum specifically showed great enthusiasm about working in the Bollywood entertainment industry! Park Bo Gum and the cast of 'Good Boy' talk about India Recently, during an interview with India Today for his press tour, the actor talked about Indian cinema and his wish to star in a Bollywood film. When the interviewer mentioned India, the actor lit up and shared that 'India isn't just about great food. It has so much to offer. If given the chance, I'd love to travel there.' He then expressed his wish for him and his fellow cast members from 'Good Boy' to star in an Indian film, making Indian fans go crazy with excitement. He commented that 'Hopefully, maybe all of us, the Good Boy team, can star in an Indian musical film altogether.' When the interviewer mentioned Indian dance and food, Sang Yi quickly replied by saying, 'I love dancing and music. I'm going to go there. I lift my mood with Indian curry. I'd love to taste the original.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Bo Gum thanks Indian fans and shows his appreciation To end the interview on a high note, Park Bo Gum also expressed his gratitude towards all the support his Indian fans show him. He stated that 'What's also really amazing is we didn't have a lot of chances to speak to or meet with Indian fans or the Indian media. And so, to be able to do something like this because you showed so much love for K-dramas , we are very grateful. It's a huge honour, and I feel very blessed.' About the show 'Good Boy' The show 'Good Boy' revolves around thieves of renowned Olympic athletes who give up their careers in sports in order to pick up a police badge in order to fight injustice. The athletes can be seen using their skills from their respective sports on the field to capture and apprehend criminals. The action-packed drama stars Park Bo Gum in the main lead along with Kim So Hyun, Oh Jung Se , Lee Sang Yi , Heo Sung Tae, and Tae Won Suk .
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Hyeri can't hide her jealousy of Park Bo Gum over When Life Gives You Tangerines' success, complains about joining Netflix late
Park Bo Gum and Kim So Hyun recently dropped by Hyeri's Hyell's Club to promote their Prime Video release Good Boy. Lately, Bo Gum's been on a winning streak, thanks to his Netflix smash When Life Gives You Tangerines. In the drama, he stars as Gwan Sik alongside IU; the show dominated global charts for consecutive weeks and even sparked full-blown 'Gwan Sik syndrome.' Meanwhile, Hyeri's Friendly Rivalry also arrived on Netflix at the same time but didn't quite hit Tangerines levels. But she made sure to show her playful jealousy, barely hiding how much that stung. 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 The trio kicked off their chat with plenty of behind-the-scenes talk from Good Boy—Bo Gum's second big project this year. The K-drama follows a group of athletes-turned-rookie cops. The three shared laughs, threw compliments around, and somewhere in between, Bo Gum casually mentioned he'd just finished watching Friendly Rivalry. He praised Hyeri for her performance, saying, 'It was so impressive yet surprising at the same time.' But instead of looking flattered, the Reply 1988 star pouted and playfully reminded him how When Life Gives You Tangerines stole the spotlight. 'We joined Netflix a bit late, and by then, Tangerines was already number one,' she said. 'But honestly, it's one of the standout works in Oppa's filmography. Everyone's just going to call you Gwan Sik now.' In response, Bo Gum didn't downplay the success and instead thanked her for remembering the character. 'I'm grateful and honoured to have such a project in my filmography. Thank you for remembering me as Gwan-sik. Being remembered as a character is precious and meaningful for an actor.' He added, 'I hoped the story would warm the world, and I'm glad it resonated well.' Bo Gum and Hyeri go way back to their breakout roles as Choi Taek and Go Deok Sun in the 2015 hit Reply 1988. The duo's off-screen friendship has stayed solid since, and fans got a sweet throwback recently when they showed up together at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards—posing for a few couple shots that instantly reignited the nostalgia. Hyeri later took to Instagram, writing, 'It was such a valuable and honoured moment just to be nominated for the Baeksang Arts Daesang! I will continue to work hard in acting and repay you with an even better version of myself. Thank you so, so much!!!!' Also read: Good Boy: Park Bo Gum says he'd 'love to do an Indian musical', talks Muhammad Ali as he gears to pack a punch in upcoming K-drama In the later part of the conversation, Bo Gum didn't forget to pull Hyeri's leg and joked about the bump in her hair, which kept rising. He burst into laughter and suddenly called the producer to fix Hyeri's hair. 'I was looking at you and I thought you were wearing headphones.' While she got her hair fixed, the actor found a hairpin and offered, 'I'll fix your hair if it rises again.' To which his Good Boy co-star Kim So Hyun added, 'He's really good with hair.' Then Bo Gum revealed he has a certificate in hairdressing, which he earned while serving in the military. 'I got it in the military. I was a barber.' Hyeri curiously asked, 'Do you have to take an exam?' Bo Gum replied, 'You have to take an exam. You have to know how to handle hot irons and also know how to cut hair.'
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
I really want to go to India: South Korean star Park Bo Gum
New Delhi, Actor Park Bo Gum, a popular name for K-drama fans across the globe for shows such as "Reply 1988", "Love in the Moonlight", "Encounter" and "When Life Gives You Tangerines", says he would love to travel to India and meet his admirers. Bo Gum's next show is the much-anticipated Prime Video drama "Good Boy", which features a group of high-level athletes who become police officers through a special recruitment process. Asked what would be his message to fans in India, who have followed his career closely, the 31-year-old actor thanked them in Hindi. "To my Indian friends, dhanyavaad . Is that right? Thank you for your support and love. I really want to go to India. I don't know when, but if I have a chance to go to India, I really want to meet and greet you all. I hope so. So thank you a lot. Dhanyavaad," Bo Gum responded to a question posed by PTI during a media roundtable. The actor also said that he would love to be part of an Indian production, preferably a musical, if given a chance. The actor, who completed his mandatory military service in February 2022, said he is keen to explore more interesting stories. "I am drawn towards things that are entertaining to read. I think I'm drawn to stories that make you think and stories that you can talk about with your family members after watching it together. "After finishing my military service, I find that there are more stories that I want to tell and more roles that I want to take on. So beginning this year, I'm going to really do my best to tell the most number of stories I can and also take on the most number of roles that I can," he responded to another question by PTI. In "Good Boy", Bo Gum plays the character of Yoon Dong-ju, a gold medal winning boxer. Kim So-hyun stars opposite Park Bo Gum as Ji Han-na, an award-winning shooter. The cast also includes popular South Korean stars such as Lee Sang-yi, Oh Jung-se, Heo Sung-tae and Tae Won-seok. Bo Gum said "Good Boy" was the first project he joined after his military service concluded and trained for over six months to authentically portray his character. "I actually trained in real-life boxing with physical contact. And I also worked out a lot because I had to grow my muscle percentage. I remember when we were on set and on location, we would work out together, and I actually learned a lot from these guys ," he said. Asked if his character of Dong-ju from "Good Boy" shares any similarity to his role of Gwan-sik from the highly-successful drama "When Life Gives You Tangerines", the actor said they both had "a very healthy mindset". "If I were to compare the two characters, Gwan-sik and Dong-ju, what's similar with the two of them is that they are always action-first and they are very proactive. They also both know how to truly love one person, and they also both have a very healthy mindset," he added. "Good Boy" will start streaming on Prime Video from May 31.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Good Boy: Park Bo Gum says he'd ‘love to do an Indian musical', talks Muhammad Ali as he gears to pack a punch in upcoming K-drama
Park Bo Gum is on a winning streak after his portrayal of the resilient Gwan Sik in the Netflix' hit When Life Gives You Tangerines, starring alongside IU. The actor is now gearing up to pack a punch in Good Boy. He takes to the boxing ring as Yoon Dong Ju, a former gold medalist boxing champion. However, Dong Ju's days of glory are behind him. How does he salvage his one-time 'good boy' reputation. He enters the police special task force through a special recruitment programme with fellow athletes Kim So Hyun and Lee Sang Yi. Also Read | Park Bo Gum reveals he was ghosted by IU's on-screen lover after Tangerines wrap-up: 'I texted… but no reply' Talking to the Indian Express as part of global media interaction, the actor said when it came to choosing his projects, he had a fairly simple approach. 'When I look for potential projects, the first thing I ask myself is, is this a good, entertaining story? And the second one is: does it make me think? And also, I like to think whether this is something that you can watch with your family and discuss,' says Bo Gum. The action comedy Good Boy follows a group of former national athletes who become police officers. Swapping medals for badges, the one time champs turn into vigilantes in their fight against corruption, injustice and crime. The actor reveals Good Boy was the first project he took on return from his military enlistment in 2023. 'This was a challenge I took on for myself. I had never done an action comedy and crime investigation genre before.' Also read: Kim So Hyun admits there was 'no escaping' from Park Bo Gum after he didn't let her 'enjoy a meal alone' The actor recalls Muhammad Ali's famous quote 'Impossible is nothing,' to describe his character. 'Yoon Dong Ju may seem like a simple bulldozer who only uses his fists, but inside, has a strong sense of justice'. Having earned nicknames such as the 'Nation's Little Brother' and 'Nation's Crown Prince', Park Bo Gum eventually transitioned to being known as the 'Nation's Boyfriend'. He first gained attention for his portrayal of the Baduk champion Choi Taek in Reply 1988, almost a decade ago. This was followed by several noteworthy performances in Love In the Moonlight (2016), The Encounter (2018) and Record of Youth 2020. When asked to detail a glorious moment in his 15 year career, he earnestly responds, 'Anytime someone remembers a character that I played in a project, I feel I have achieved something'. The Korean Film Council described Bo Gum as an actor whose innocent masculinity was rarely seen in Korean cinema. Known for his portrayal of men who showcase a strength of character, and embrace their vulnerability on screen, Bo Gum acknowledges it comes from a place of empathy. 'I feel I relate well to people, maybe that's the reason I can display a full range of emotions. When I am going through a script, the first thing for me is to understand if I relate to the character I am playing. I gravitate towards stories and roles that can be conversation starters .' As Korean content continues to be a global phenomenon across streaming platforms, Park Bo Gum who has been a prominent face of the Korean wave says , 'In the past, the subject matters that were dealt with in K dramas were not as diverse as we see today. Thanks to streaming services and different outlets, we now have a plethora of K dramas that explore different subjects, as well as genres and themes. In Good Boy too, the storylines of the many characters are relatable. Our music composer has incorporated new genres into the narrative, to give you a wholesome experience.' The multi-hyphenate Park Bo Gum is also a singer and musician and one of the cultural ambassadors of South Korea. Known for his love to explore diverse cultures, the actor says he would love to be part of an Indian musical. 'If opportunity allows, I would love to visit India for a production, or maybe do a musical, within India. If that happens, I would love to join the cast alongside my co-star Sang Yi from Good Boy, that would make me happy.' Good Boy's cast includes actors Kim So Hyun( My Lovely Liar),Lee Sang Yi(Spice Up Your Love) ,Heo Sung Tae( Hunt) and Tae Won Seok( Bloodhounds). The show premieres on May 31st Prime Video.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Actor Park Bo Gum talks about the success of ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines; says, 'I'm incredibly happy right now'
' When Life Gives You Tangerines ' has amassed a great and global fan base with its release. The positive response to the show has been almost relieving for the cast members. After moving on from his role as the hard-working Yang Gwan Sik, Bo Gum is all set to play the lead in a sports comedy-drama titled ' Good Boy '. The actor recently appeared on the latest episode of 'Pinggyego' with Yoo Jae Sook. Actor talks about newfound success, his co-stars, and more…. While on a promotional schedule for his latest K-drama , 'Good Boy', Park Bo Gum talked about the success that his latest show has been garnering, even now, more than a month after its official release. Operation Sindoor Armed forces maintaining strong vigil after Pak ceasefire breach: MEA Pakistan violates ceasefire: Loud explosions, sirens haunt J&K- what we know so far Behind the scenes of ceasefire: Calls from Pakistan, Washington When addressed as Gwan Sik, the actor smiled and dramatically shared that 'I'm incredibly happy right now; it feels like I've left the atmosphere and entered the stratosphere." The actor expressed his gratitude towards the show as well as all of his co-stars. Why are Bo Gum and IU's characters so special? The show itself amassed a lot of success due to its backstory as well. The show's main leads had been inspired by a real-life couple that used to live on Jeju Island, South Korea. Once the news about the storyline went viral, it started gaining more and more traction on a national as well as international audience. 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' wins big at Baeksang Awards 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' won big at the Baeksang Award show, which was recently held in South Korea. It is one of the most important and prestigious awards in the Korean entertainment industry, making these wins a major feat for the cast and creators of the show. The drama series managed to win in many categories in which it was nominated. Accordingly, the show won the award for best drama, best screenplay, and supporting actor awards.
