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Look: Park Bo Gum, Kim So Hyun to Star in ‘Good Boy’

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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