Good Boy

I wanted to watch this because Park Bo-Gum is one of my favourite actors - he has proven that he can take on much any role and do it credit. In this he is a gold medal winning boxer who joins the police force along with other sports stars to form a criminal fighting team. They all use their particular abilities in dealing with crimes. There has to be an arch villain of course - and it comes in the form of another excellent actor Oh Jung-Se who is the kingpin of the drug business protected by those very high in politics. The story is a virtual dual between these two men.

The problem is that there are far too many fights against impossible odds - and our hero would never survive the beatings he receives. There is of course the obligatory love triangle - but I see no chemistry between Dong-Ju and Han-na - he does his best but she is not responsive at all.

The comedy is Korean - which Westerners may find childish. The scenes of Dong-Ju stuffing whole eggs into his mouth and other food is somewhat off putting - I have seen this in other series and I am not sure if it is meant to be comedic.

I am struggling to continue to watch it - every scene seems to be the same now.

Park Bo-gum certainly earns his money - it is a very active part for him to play - if I continue to watch it will only be for him.

Starring Park Bo Gum and Kim So Hyun, Good Boy is a story of group of Olympic players, who are now part of police force through a special recruitment program.

The drama is a blend of humour, action and romance. A group of police force forms a unit to catch a criminal mastermind that has every person under his control. The cast and the premise is promising, however with some flaws.

The premise is well-built but the episodes felt too stretched out, the characters are well written but feels one dimensional at times. The action choreography is very good and keeps you hooked to the screen. Oh Jung Se as the antagonist is the show stealer. His facial expressions and dialogue delivery was commendable. The romance scenes between the ML and FL were a little more than required. The production is good and many scenes are creatively shot.

The plot is fairly straightforward. Money + Greed = Corruption. Crime pays -> do more crime. Our team are earnest but they are mostly incidental heroes. The police is inept most of the time and is always one step behind. Hence the need for our Band of Misfits.

Overall, Good Boy is a good cop action drama that blends action and humour. Although it's far away from being a great show, it's a fun-to-watch drama that will entertain you for sure.

My Rating : 7.5/10.

I absolutely loved the movie - everything about it was great, and the actors did a fantastic job, especially Park Bo-gum.

But Kim So-hyun completely ruined the whole thing.

This girl can't even handle the simplest scenes.

I seriously have no idea how she even became an actress.

Every one of her expressions feels fake - she can't even manage a natural smile.

She turns even the most emotional or intense scenes into boring moments.

She doesn't even seem to try or put in any effort.

She completely wasted the hard work of the entire cast and crew, especially the other actors.

It's such a shame that a movie this good had Kim So-hyun as the lead.

I like the drama of Kimsohyun from 2021 when I was only 17 years old. Just watched School 2015 and fell in love with her from that time... Now, She is doing Ji Han-Na role and I loving it... Because it is the first time where she is portraying Action Hero + Romance Lead lady... It is amazing... Can't believe she is only 26 years old. 😢... Her others Notable work like: 1. River where the moon rises 2. School 2015 3. Pure love / Unforgettable 4. Bring it on, Ghost 5. Love alarm Season 1

Parkbogum, I don't have words to praise your acting.. just want to say, Thank you for exist.

BOL to GB team👍

If you're a fan of action-packed series with a dash of comedy and a powerful villain, this one ticks many boxes. The cast delivers solid performances, and the chemistry between characters keeps you engaged. However, the biggest letdown is the pacing - what could've wrapped up neatly in 10 or 11 episodes was unnecessarily stretched to 16, making the middle episodes feel a bit dragged.

Despite that, the action sequences were top-notch, and the villain absolutely stole the show with a gripping presence that left a lasting impact. The series balances comedy and intensity well, and while it's not perfect, it's still a fun watch if you have the patience.