You’re in for a treat, K-drama fans! On January 11, it was confirmed that actor Park Bo Gum and actress Kim So Hyun are pairing up in the new action-comedy drama Good Boy.
According to the drama’s production team, Good Boy will tell the story of a group of gold medalists who turn into police officers after facing financial struggles, injuries, and other career challenges. Together, they form the “Olympic Avengers” and use their athletic skills to fight violence.
Production company, Studio&New 2024 lineup:
Drama:
JTBC #GoodBoy#ParkBoGum #KimSoHyun
Comical youth investigative drama where the medalist becoming police officers as special recruits from the Olympic, wearing police ID card on their necks instead of medals.
Writer: LeeDaeIl… pic.twitter.com/rNYRoTCQ0p— KoreanUpdates! (@KoreanUpdates) January 17, 2024
Said drama will be helmed by director Shin Na Yeon, known for spearheading Beyond Evil and The Good Bad Mother. Moreover, director Shin will be accompanied by writer Lee Dae Il, who previously wrote Bring it On, Ghost, Chief of Staff and Life on Mars.
Alongside the confirmation of the lead stars in the drama, Bo Gum and So Hyun’s roles were also briefly discussed.
In Good Boy, Bo Gum will play the role of Yoon Dong Joo, a former Olympic gold medalist boxer who became a police officer for the Special Violent Crime Unit. After experiencing a downfall as an athlete, Dong Joo discovers his instinct to battle injustice.
🎬 [ #GoodBoy ]
PD Shim Na Yeon said : Ji Hanna
A former shooting athlete.
She often plays a unique role in action scenes that focus on fighting due to her use of guns #KimSoHyun #김소현 👩✈️
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https://t.co/wfpnHceLW1 pic.twitter.com/CWdsiv8ACB— KSH_Daily 김소현 (@KSH_daily) January 19, 2024
On the other hand, Kim So Hyun’s character, Ji Han Na, became a police officer after quitting as an Olympic shooting gold medalist due to some traumatic incident.
Fans’ excitement for the duo’s team-up in ‘Good Boy’
Upon hearing the news of the lead roles, fans brought their excitement to social media.
Several fans said that they are excited for the release of Good Boy, especially as this will be So Hyun’s first action drama in a while. “I’m sure this will be great,” one fan said. Meanwhile another mentioned that her long awaited dream pairing has finally happened.
Can't believe it took them so long to confirm the cast 😭 But I'm so happy that Sohyun is finally back with an action drama + shooting gold medalist character + Park Bogum as her co-actor 💕 I love it. I'm so excited and I'm sure this will be great!#KimSohyun #GoodBoy https://t.co/uXwR9n78lx
— 🐇 (@ssosmiles) January 11, 2024
FINALLYYY, my long awaited dream pairing ❤️✨ can't wait to see Sohyun as 'shooting goddess' 🤍
— holaitsme (@ssotuffluhv) January 11, 2024
Moreover, one fan is already anticipating Bo Gum and So Hyun’s arguments in the drama. “Can’t wait to watch Kim So Hyun and Park Bo Gum’s bickering. It will be so fun,” she wrote.
can't wait to watch kim sohyun and park bogum's bickering. it will be so funnn
— shel (@kimssolhee) January 13, 2024
Although there are no specific details about it yet, Good Boy is expected to premiere in the second half of 2024. Stay tuned for more updates!
Featured image: Park Bo Gum and Kim So Hyun will headline the drama ‘Good Boy.’ Credit: Twitter/Korean Updates
