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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘When Life Gives You Tangerines' Star Park Bo Gum shares what he looks for in a partner
Park Bo Gum K-drama star Park Bo Gum, loved by many for his honesty and warm charm, recently shared his thoughts on what he looks for in a perfect partner. His answer sounds like something straight from a drama story. During a friendly chat with his ' Good Boy ' co-stars on the YouTube channel Naraesik, Park Bo Gum spoke about his ideal partner , making fans fall for him even more. More than looks: Emotional connection is key Park Bo Gum made it clear that he values emotional qualities far more than physical appearance. He believes the foundation of a strong relationship is built on mutual understanding and a deep emotional bond. He described his ideal partner as someone who feels like a best friend—genuine, kind, and passionate about their work. He highlighted important traits like warmth, dedication to their job, and respect for family as key qualities he admires. For him, love is about shared values, caring for each other, and a strong emotional connection, not just looks. Fans praised his mature and down-to-earth view on love, saying it feels like a 'K-drama' kind of romance in the best way. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo What's next for Park Bo Gum? Park Bo Gum is getting ready for the release of his much anticipated new action drama, 'Good Boy', which will be available on OTT from May 31. In the series, he stars alongside Kim So Hyun and Lee Sang Yi, playing former national athletes who join a special police task force. The show promises exciting action and heartfelt moments, something Park Bo Gum is well known for both on and off screen. For fans who already see Park Bo Gum as the perfect 'boyfriend material', this recent sharing only makes him more lovable. With such a thoughtful view on love, it's no wonder he keeps winning hearts everywhere.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Park Bo Gum made a request to Kim So Hyun years ago: ‘Remember this when the time comes'; the story behind Good Boy casting
Park Bo Gum, Kim So Hyun, and Lee Sang Yi's highly anticipated K-drama Good Boy is set to premiere on May 31 on Prime Video. Directed by Shim Na Yeon, the drama revolves around a group of athletes who once represented South Korea's national team globally, earned accolades, but later were forced to join the police force after their soaring careers were hit by unexpected setbacks. The gripping plot and impressive cast have fans on the edge, eager to see what will unfold. But what many don't know is that behind this casting is a years-old promise Park Bo Gum made to Kim So Hyun. Bo Gum always had his eyes set on who would do justice to the character of Ji Ha Na. In 2015, when their video during an awards ceremony went viral, Bo Gum took a chance to approach Kim So Hyun, saying he had a certain project in mind he wanted to do with her. Also read: Kim So Hyun admits there was 'no escaping' from Park Bo Gum after he didn't let her 'enjoy a meal alone' During the press conference for Good Boy, Bo Gum was asked about his experience working with Kim So Hyun, who also plays his love interest in the K-drama. The duo first made headlines a decade ago at the KBS Drama Awards, where they co-hosted as MCs. 'We met again at another awards ceremony after that. I told So Hyun there was a project I really wanted to do with her,' the Reply 1988 actor said. 'I hoped that if she ever received the script, she would enjoy it and consider joining. I'm grateful she remembered and that we're now able to work together on Good Boy,' he added, heaping praise on the Dream High star. 'She suits the role of Hanna so well. I believe many viewers will discover new sides of her and be drawn to her charm.' Bo Gum continued stressing how teamwork played an excellent role in his K-drama, even crediting the directors for perfect lighting tones and 'choreographed realistic yet intense fight scenes,' hoping that Good Boy 'becomes a reference point for similar dramas in the future.' 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 On May 29, the JTBC drama team appeared for an interview at the Link Seoul Hotel, Seoul. At the time, So Hyun expressed her excitement, saying the only reason she considered the script and said yes to the project was because of Park Bo Gum. 'As soon as I heard that Park Bo Gum was cast, I knew I had to be part of this project.' Recalling how fans have always wanted to see them together ever since the 2015 award ceremony moment, she added, 'I'm really looking forward to how he portrays his character in Good Boy.' Lee Sang Yi quickly added, 'If we were to win any awards, I'd hope for recognition in categories like Best Drama, Best Direction, or Best Cinematography rather than individual awards.' In the later part of the interview, Bo Gum revealed that Good Boy is going to be a full entertainment package with a fast plot progression that almost feels like reading a comic book. In the drama, Bo Gum plays the role of Yoon Dong Joo, a boxing champ and former gold medalist who turns rookie. The actor revealed that this was his first time trying this genre, post military return. He also shared how he got injured on set because of how physically demanding the role was. Wanting the trainer to see and treat him as a real athlete, he went in early to train with the others. 'We all worked equally hard for over six months. But I pushed myself too hard and ended up with an injury that delayed filming.'
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
GOOD BOY Interview: Park Bo Gum reveals if he gravitates towards emotional roles, Kim So Hyun and Lee Sang Yi share prep details
A fight for justice, a fight for the good to prevail over the bad, and a fight from the heart—this upcoming K-drama has all the classic success elements up its sleeves, heading towards a promising start. GOOD BOY brings sports, romance, crime investigation, and more genres into a 16-episode run, featuring fan-favorite actors. Ahead of the premiere, Park Bo Gum, Kim So Hyun, Lee Sang Yi, Heo Sung Tae, and Tae Won Seok joined us for a chat about their new challenging roles. In GOOD BOY, the said actors come together to form a special police team that aims to tackle crimes by using their learnings as athletes. Embodying a boxer, shooter, fencer, wrestler, and discus thrower, the 5 become an oddly tight-knit bunch, facing challenges personally and professionally. Speaking to us in a round table chat, the cast disclosed their best hands at sports and revealed fun details from their time prepping for the complex roles. Fresh off his moving role in When Life Gives You Tangerines, we were curious if Park Bo Gum consciously picks projects that show his emotional intelligence, allowing him to cry beautifully on screen. With Yoon Dong Ju, he is set for another intensely charged character, making us wonder how much of it is intentional. Park Bo Gum, you seem to always gravitate towards very emotionally heavy roles. Are you also very emotional in your real life? Park Bo Gum: I like to think that I have a full range of emotions, and I also think I tend to have a strong empathy toward other people. So when I am reading a particular script, I always ask myself if I can relate to their emotions. And also when I am in a scene, doing a scene with a partner actor, I think the way you look into each other's eyes and work off of the energy is something that helps in portraying those emotions. We asked for his response to being named a 'pretty crier.' Ever so humble, Park Bo Gum passed the baton to the lady on his left: 'The actor who looks very pretty when they're crying is actually the person sitting right here next to me (Kim So Hyun),' making the rest of the panel smile in agreement. Watch the GOOD BOY teaser below for an introduction to their roles: Which sport would you be confident in winning if you had to compete with each other in real life and what qualities would make you win? Kim So Hyun: I'm going to go with shooting because although it was my first time learning the sport, it's something that really requires a lot of calmness and very strong mind control. And I think I tend to be quite good at those things. Park Bo Gum: My character Yoon Dong Ju runs a lot in the series, so I'm gonna go with running or a marathon. I think I would be quite good at that. Lee Sang Yi: If I can, I would love to take part in a triathlon. Heo Sung Tae: Honestly, I don't think there's a single sport that I can beat these guys at. I would actually go with ESports, because I spent probably the most amount of time on StarCraft or League of Legends. Tae Won Seok: I'd definitely be the winner if we were to do a discus throw match or something that requires just a lot of physical strength, including maybe weightlifting. Furthermore, the cast revealed just how tough it was to assemble the team and fortify themselves as these professional athletes-turned-police officers. Check out their response below. What was the preparation like, especially physically, to play the roles? Tae Won Seok: My character is a professional discus thrower, and before taking on this role, I wasn't familiar with this sport. So when we began training, it was really difficult, because not only do you need a lot of physical strength, but what's really important is having flexibility and timing. I practiced it consistently all through eight months because I figured there's no other way to do it. Heo Sung Tae: I probably trained for the shortest amount of time. It took about three months. I trained with the real-life Korean gold medalist Jung Ji Hun, and there is a specific wrestling position called the stance. So when we were climbing mountains, I would be climbing the mountains in that particular position to strengthen my core muscles. Lee Sang Yi: I also had to train and learn how to fence. So I actually visited the Korea National Sports University and trained with the fencing majors for about six months. Kim So Hyun: I usually trained with a rifle, and you really need to have the arm strength and also the core muscle strength. So I really trained a lot, and I put a lot of my efforts into it. I also focused on really portraying the level of confidence, because I thought that being a woman of a small frame for me to be doing a lot of the action sequences with a rifle, I thought it might not come off as convincing, so I thought, I'm going to fill that gap with my level of confidence so I would constantly, sort of almost brainwash myself, 'I'm the best. I'm the best.' Park Bo Gum: Because my character is a boxer, like everyone here, I also had to train for over six months. I actually trained in real-life boxing with physical contact. And I also worked out a lot because I had to grow my muscle mass. I remember when we were on set and on location, we would work out together, and I actually learned a lot from these guys. GOOD BOY premieres with episode 1 on May 31 on JTBC, with global streaming available on Prime Video.
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Good Boy To Lost In Starlight: Don't Miss These K-Drama Premieres This Week
Last Updated: Good Boy casts Park Bo Gum and Kim So Hyun in the leading roles and is set to release on May 31. The last week of May promises an exciting lineup of fresh K-dramas. From action-packed thrillers and supernatural comedies to a Korean animated film, streaming platforms know exactly how to keep audiences hooked. Along with new premieres, ongoing dramas are also set to release new episodes, ensuring viewers stay entertained throughout the coming month. Starring Lee Jung Ha and Kim Do Wan, this webtoon action drama follows a student who gets bullied at school and later teams up with one of his batchmates to form High School Heroes, a secret vigilante group in order to fight back. This series will premiere on May 30 on Wavve. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wavve (웨이브) (@ Oh My Ghost Clients This K-drama follows a money-driven labour attorney who comes out of a near-death experience and gains the ability to see ghosts. He strikes a deal with the ghost who saves his life, and in return, helps them to find justice for unfair labour practices. Starring Jung Kyung Ho, Seol In Ah, and Cha Hak Yeon, this series is set to premiere on 30th May on Netflix, Wavve, and Viki. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MBC DRAMA official (@mbcdrama_now) Good Boy This unique K-drama tells the story of five Olympic medalists who join the police force and exercise their athletic abilities in order to become a more powerful force and serve justice to the victims. This drama casts Park Bo Gum and Kim So Hyun in the leading roles and is set to release on May 31 on Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Netflix, and TVING. Netflix is set to bring in a unique Korean animated film on May 30, which explores a long-distance romance between Jay and Nan Young set in a futuristic landscape of 2050 Seoul. The drama delves deeper into the themes of love, ambition, and longing. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix Korea | 넷플릭스 코리아 (@netflixkr) Better Late Than Single This Netflix reality dating series features a set of lifelong singles who receive professional help with their appearances and confidence as they enter the modern dating world in search of true love. This reality TV series will premiere on the streaming platform on May 27. Better Late Than Single – a brand-new reality dating show from Netflix, premiering in the 2H of 2025![ About The Show ]'Eternal singles," or adults who've never been in a relationship, receive top-tier coaching to find love for the first time in this groundbreaking makeover… — E-Media Arts K+ (@EMediaArtsKPLUS) May 22, 2025 Ongoing K-dramas Besides new releases, some ongoing dramas are also preparing to drop a new episode this week. Some of these dramas are: Tastefully Yours New episodes of the culinary romance drama are set to release on May 26 and 27 on Netflix, which will possibly wreck the budding romance between Kang Ha Neul and Go Min Si with the sudden appearance of Go Min Si's ex-lover. Second Shot At Love New episodes 5 and 6 of the drama series are set to premiere on May 26 and 27 on Viki, where the audience will get to witness Gong Myung's efforts towards Sooyoung to quit alcohol. Pump Up The Healthy Love Episodes 9 and 10 of this romantic drama series will be a delight to the audience as gym trainer Lee Jun Young and trainee Jung Eun Ji will explore their feelings for each other, making way for a budding romance. These episodes will air on May 28 and 29 on Wavve and Viki. Moreover, shows like Nine Puzzles, The Haunted Palace, Our Unwritten Seoul, and Spring of Youth are also set to release new episodes this week. First Published:
Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Park Bo Gum and Kim So Hyun turn into journos for sports drama? Check out Good Boy team's unique approach to promotions
The countdown has officially begun—Good Boy, starring Park Bo Gum, is all set to premiere, and it's already stirring waves of excitement. Touted as one of the most anticipated K-dramas of 2025, this action-comedy series isn't just grabbing attention with teasers and posters. It's now breaking the promotional mold by turning its stars into weather anchors. Yes, you read that right. Good Boy's actors Park Bo Gum, Kim So Hyun, and Lee Sang Yi took a detour from the typical press interviews and red carpets. Instead, they suited up in sleek black formals and stepped in front of the camera not as actors, but as weather forecasters. The trio took over the news studio to deliver the "forecast" in true Good Boy style. They gave the weather report a dramatic twist. Park Bo Gum opened the segment with a prediction that tomorrow's heat would rival the soaring expectations for their show. He also reminded viewers to 'take care of your health'—a smooth sign-off that's both charming and considerate. Kim So Hyun and Lee Sang Yi followed up with their segments on May 27 at 6:30 PM KST, putting their flair into the forecast. It wasn't an average weather report for sure. Know The Storyline Of Good Boy In Good Boy, former Olympic athletes, including Park Bo Gum's Kim So Hyun and Lee Sang Yi, swap medals for badges as they become rookie police officers through a special recruitment program. They may be new to the police force, but thanks to their elite training, they're anything but amateur when it comes to action. The characters try to balance their life and professional workspace. Think of it as athletes-turned-cops fighting crime with intensity, loyalty, and some serious athletic flair. Alongside them is Kim Jong Hyun (played by Tae Won Suk). From tackling corruption to exposing deception, this squad takes on a world riddled with injustice—and they're doing it with a punch. With a stellar cast, a bold storyline, and now, a promotional campaign that's as fun as it is clever, Good Boy is already standing out in a crowded drama landscape. Whether you're here for the action, the comedy, or simply Park Bo Gum and Kim So Hyun's weather report charisma, this one's worth watching.
