Bravo ragazzo

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.

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.

'Good Boy' is a sweet, fun, and exciting series.

The storyline is engaging with good potential, but it lacks sufficient complexity as a crime drama.

The pacing feels draggy in the second half, and tighter editing could have improved the final product.

Park Bo-gum's acting is extraordinary - he conveys emotions through body language and eyes alone.

Oh Jung-se also shines brilliantly as the main villain. He had the potential to become an iconic character.

The comedic scenes and the professionally filmed fight sequences are both standout strengths of the series.

The soundtrack is excellent.

The cast chemistry is strong, especially the enemies-to-brothers dynamic between Park Bo-gum and Lee Sang-yi.

However, the romance subplot feels shallow and less noticeable compared to the action scenes.

Overall, 'Good Boy' offers a delightful experience for fans of action-packed series with comedic elements. But its fight scenes alone don't make it a true crime drama, as it lacks necessary depth!

Watching it was enjoyable for me.

I've watched 14 episodes so far; this is a disappointing k-series.

The premise is interesting-former Olympic medalists, band together to fight the bad guys.

As the episodes continued, the story became more ridiculous & shallow.

Yes, this is fiction, but it's so over the top, just so unbelievable, the description of the main ring leader, who's just a civil servant working as a custom officer, somehow became a global villain with so much power that he mobilizes many professional killers at any given moment.

Even more ridiculous is he has stashed away many truck loads of cash, so tightly packed, really?! Even if he sells every " Candy " to each person, he would not have accumulated that much money.

Then there're fighting scenes. The writer is so ignorant of brain organ structures and functions.

The way Park BG received repeated heavy head blows, in reality, he would have been dead with just 1or 2 blows to the head. Brain is a soft organ, the massive swelling & bleeding inside the skull will compress on nerves, brain herniates, death ensues.

Overall, I gave 5 for the acting. But the script writer has done a poor job, a total failure .

After watching the first four episodes, the versatility that Park Bo Gum has portrayed in his acting is exemplary. I am in awe to see him in this action-packed role in Good Boy with his hardened gaze, unlike the ones filled with his doe-like, love-filled eyes. No doubt he is the prince of romantic dramas, but his performance in this action series is a brilliant display of his talent. The stark contrast that his character, Yoon Dong Ju, conveyed while punching the hell out of the bad guys and the way he is totally whipped for Ji Han Na, is one of the many Maeryok (charming) points of Park Bo Gum in this series.

The variety and growth he has shown in his recent drama picks like When Life gives you tangerines and Good Boy, have filled my heart with immense satisfaction and pride. I remember in Record of Youth, one of his previous dramas, particularly at the ending of episode 4, a scene of him as a villain and beating up the guys. I was amazed to see the change in his expression (from all smiles to badass villain) and the way he handled that scene was flawless and very impactful. I wanted to see him more in such a character (something intense and fierce). This series actually fulfills it and even exceeds it. I hope the story line remains as strong as it is now. I loved the other characters too. However, this review is only for Park Bo Gum. Couldn't resist writing it!