Park Bo Gum's upcoming drama 'Good Boy' release date announced

The makers of Park Bo Gum's highly anticipated drama Good Boy have officially confirmed its release date. Alongside the announcement, a new poster has been unveiled, showcasing the actor's striking physical transformation. The series, which will premiere on Prime Video, also stars Kim So-hyun, Oh Jung-se, Lee Sang-yi, Heo Sung-tae, and Tae Won-seok in key roles.

Plot of Good Boy

Good Boy is a gripping comic-action drama that follows young athletes who, through a special recruitment program, become police officers. However, their journey takes a dark turn as they swap their sports medals for police badges and find themselves in a corrupt world. Park Bo Gum plays the role of Yoon Dong Joo, a former national boxing champion who joins the police force after receiving a medal in the recruitment program. His character is a determined young officer who is ready to fight for justice, even if it means going head-to-head with the system.

Park Bo Gum's Physical Transformation for the Role

In preparation for his role, Park Bo Gum underwent more than six months of intense physical training, including an hour of strength workouts and two hours of boxing practice daily. The newly released poster highlights his dramatic transformation, with a bloodied face, bandaged fists, bulging neck veins, and an intense, determined expression.

Park Bo Gum’s Last Project: When Life Gives You Tangerines

Park Bo Gum was last seen in the critically acclaimed drama When Life Gives You Tangerines, which aired on Netflix. In this series, he portrayed Yang Gwan-sik, with IU playing the role of Oh Ae-sun. The drama captivated both critics and audiences, breaking records and becoming the highest-rated K-drama on IMDb, surpassing even Squid Game and Queen of Tears, with a remarkable 9.4 rating.