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South China Morning Post
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Good Boy review: Prime Video K-drama with Park Bo-gum packs little punch
This article contains minor spoilers. 2/5 stars Lead cast: Park Bo-gum, Kim So-hyun, Lee Sang-yi, Oh Jung-se Latest Nielsen rating: 8.12 per cent Despite the promise of action and athleticism at the beginning, Good Boy featured little of either in its early stages, focusing instead on the mishaps of a misunderstood squad in the police force without ever digging into what made the lead characters tick.
South China Morning Post
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Prime Video K-drama Good Boy midseason recap: Park Bo-gum dominates action-crime drama
This article contains mild spoilers. Lead cast: Park Bo-gum, Kim So-hyun, Lee Sang-yi, Heo Sung-tae, Oh Jung-se Latest Nielsen rating: 6.1 per cent When it comes to creating mainstream entertainment, the place to start is usually looking at what elements have worked before – the more recent the better. Then you fit as many of these as possible into a story while still keeping it coherent. Play While that may not sound too taxing, it is far easier said than done. The art of screen commerce is not in identifying popular narrative and thematic elements, but in the balance created between them.
Pink Villa
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Our Unwritten Seoul surpasses GOOD BOY in buzzworthy drama list, Park Bo Gum maintains top spot in actors list
Our Unwritten Seoul ranked No. 1 in the buzzworthy drama list, following the airing of its final two episodes on June 28 and 29. The drama offered a satisfying conclusion, including personal and professional growth of all its pivotal characters, leading to a soaring rating. The romantic series was closely followed by GOOD BOY at No. 2, as per Good Data Corporation's latest report for the week spanning June 23 to 29. The drama might have ranked 2nd, but its protagonist, Park Bo Gum, secured the top spot among actors for four consecutive weeks. His co-stars Kim So Hyun and Oh Jung Se took the 4th and 9th spots. Our Unwritten Seoul's Park Bo Young, Park Jinyoung and Ryu Kyung Soo ranked 2, 3 and 8, respectively on the actor list. Our Movie maintained its #3 on drama list after the airing of its first half and its leads Namkoong Min and Jeon Yeo Been also remained at the same 5th and 6th spots in acto list. Oh My Ghost Clients ranked No. 4 on its finale week. Queen's House rounded off the top 10 list. June premieres The First Night with the Duke, Head Over Heels and Salon de Holmes took the 6th, 9th and 5th spots, respectively. For Eagle Brothers and Mercy for None's lead So Ji Sub continued to generate buzz even after week's of their conclusion. Check out the top 10 lists below: Top 10 most buzzworthy K-dramas of this week tvN's Our Unwritten Seoul JTBC's GOOD BOY SBS' Our Movie MBC's Oh My Ghost Clients ENA's Salon de Holmes KBS2's The First Night with the Duke KBS2's For Eagle Brothers tvN's Second Shot at Love tvN's Head Over Heels KBS2's Queen's House Top 10 most buzzworthy K-drama actors of this week Park Bo Gum (GOOD BOY) Park Bo Young (Our Unwritten Seoul) Park Jinyoung (Our Unwritten Seoul) Kim So Hyun (GOOD BOY) Namkoong Min (Our Movie) Jeon Yeo Been (Our Movie) So Ji Sub (Mercy for None) Ryu Kyung Soo (Our Unwritten Seoul) Oh Jung Se (GOOD BOY) Seohyun (The First Night with the Duke)
South China Morning Post
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Korean actress Jun Ji-hyun eyes new opportunities as she parts with management agency
Korean actress Jun Ji-hyun is set to leave her management agency Ieum Hashtag after three years, stirring anticipation in the entertainment industry as she prepares to enter the free-agent market. Advertisement 'Jun Ji-hyun's contract expires early next month, and both sides have agreed not to renew,' an official from Ieum Hashtag said on Tuesday. Jun joined Ieum Hashtag in 2022. The agency was founded by the former CEO of Culture Depot, where Jun was previously managed for many years. Actress Kim So-hyun also recently parted ways with the company. According to industry sources, Jun is currently considering offers from multiple agencies. Jun Ji-hyun in a still from Tempest. Photo: Disney+ Her next project is the Disney+ series Tempest , set to premiere later this year.
Pink Villa
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
GOOD BOY leads Weekly Drama Buzz rankings for 3rd week straight, Park Bo Gum and Kim So Hyun dominate actor list: Check TOP 10
The action-packed drama GOOD BOY is proving to be unstoppable. For the third consecutive week, the series has claimed the No. 1 spot on Good Data Corporation's list of the most buzzworthy Korean dramas. The rankings are based on aggregated data from news outlets, blogs, social media, videos, and online communities. It reflects the shows that are currently dominating public interest. Combining a thrilling plot with social commentary, GOOD BOY has struck a chord with viewers nationwide. Park Bo Gum and Kim So Hyun: Most buzzworthy actors The drama's popularity extends to its cast. The lead actor Park Bo Gum topped the most buzzworthy drama actor list for the third week running. His outstanding performance has drawn widespread praise, and fans continue to discuss his evolving role in the series. Co-star Kim So Hyun also remained in the spotlight. She placed No. 5 on the actor list this week, thanks to her strong portrayal and on-screen chemistry with Park Bo Gum. Our Unwritten Seoul holds strong The heartfelt slice-of-life drama Our Unwritten Seoul held onto its No. 2 position on the drama chart. It continues to gain momentum among viewers, who are drawn to its emotional storytelling and nostalgic tone. Its cast also saw major visibility on the actor buzz list. Park Bo Young ranked No. 3, GOT7's Jinyoung followed at No. 4, and Ryu Kyung Soo rounded out the list at No. 10. Our Movie and The First Night with the Duke Moreover, the romantic drama Our Movie debuted in the drama rankings at No. 3, with its leads quickly gaining traction among viewers. Namkoong Min landed at No. 6 on the actor list, while Jeon Yeo Been debuted at No. 7. Meanwhile, new fantasy series The First Night with the Duke premiered at No. 4 on the drama list. Its star, Girls' Generation's Seohyun, also made an appearance on the actor chart at No. 9. This marks a strong start for the webtoon-based adaptation. So Ji Sub and Choo Young Woo represent OTT buzz Though the drama list only includes titles airing on TV, the actor list now considers both TV and OTT platforms. Thanks to this expansion, So Ji Sub from the intense thriller Mercy for None shot to No. 2 on the actor chart. Choo Young Woo also joined the list at No. 8. Top 10 Most Buzzworthy Dramas this week GOOD BOY Our Unwritten Seoul Our Movie The First Night with the Duke Oh My Ghost Clients For Eagle Brothers Tastefully Yours Second Shot at Love Head Over Heels Queen's House Top 10 Most Buzzworthy Drama Actors this week Park Bo Gum (GOOD BOY) So Ji Sub (Mercy for None) Park Bo Young (Our Unwritten Seoul) Jinyoung (Our Unwritten Seoul) Kim So Hyun (GOOD BOY) Namkoong Min (Our Movie) Jeon Yeo Been (Our Movie) Choo Young Woo (Mercy for None) Seohyun (The First Night with the Duke) Ryu Kyung Soo (Our Unwritten Seoul)
