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Jtbc’s The Nice Guy Wins Hearts With Its Debut, But Park Bo-Gum’s Good Boy Still Leads In Ratings Race ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Jtbc’s newly launched K-drama, The Nice Guy, on the Friday-Saturday slot has kicked off with a decent viewership rating. The drama stars Lee Dong-Wook and Lee Sung-Kyung in the lead roles. After A Shop For Killers, Dong-Wook has returned to the world of K-dramas with a unique storyline and romantic angle. His fans are quite excited to see him with Sung-Kyung.

So far, it has recorded an average viewership rating with its first two episodes. However, the series couldn’t surpass another Jtbc drama Good Boy’s rating that it scored in its first two episodes. So, will Lee Dong-Wook’s series be able to achieve success? Scroll ahead to find out.

The Nice Guy’s Viewership Ratings

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Head Over Heels is a South Korean romantic fantasy drama series written by Yang Ji-hoon. Based on the webtoon Gyeonwoo and Fairy by Ahn Soo-min, the tvN series follows Seong-ah, a young girl who is also a shaman, as she tries to protect her first love, Bae Gyeon-woo, from his tragic destiny. Head Over Heels stars Cho Yi-hyun, Choo Young-woo, Cha Hang-yoon, Choo Ja-hyun, Yoon Byung-hee, and Kim Mi-Kyung. So, if you loved the swoon-worthy romance, entertaining story, and compelling characters in Head Over Heels, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Lovely Runner (Viki Rakuten) Credit – tvN

Lovely Runner is a South Korean fantasy romantic comedy series written by Lee Si-eun. Based on the web novel titled Tomorrow’s Best by Kim Bbang, the tvN series follows a young woman who worships a musical idol,...

Good Boy Ending: Did Yoon Dong-Ju Finally Catch Min Ju-Yeong? ( Photo Credit – Prime Video )

Spoiler Alert: This article contains major spoilers of the K-drama Good Boy; read at your own risk.

Jtbc’s latest K-drama Good Boy, starring Park Bo-Gum, Kim So-Hyun, and Lee Sang-Yi in the lead, premiered its finale episode on July 20, 2025. The storyline revolves around once-renowned athletes who lost their place for some unfortunate reasons, now work in different sectors of the police station, which they got through the Olympics’ special recruitment. Even though they have police IDs instead of gold medals, their virtue of doing the right thing never leaves their bodies. Their journey begins as they face foul people in the process.

For the unversed, while Bo-Gum plays Yoon Dung-Ju, gold medalist in boxing, Kim So-Hyun can be seen as Ji Han-Na, who specializes in shooting, Lee Sang-Yi as Kim Jong-Hyeon, a fencing expert, Tae Won-Seok as Shin Jae-Hong,...

Squid Game 3 & Park Bo-Gum(Photo Credit –Facebook/Instagram)

Squid Game finally concluded with season 3, which premiered on June 27, 2025, on Netflix. On the other hand, after wooing viewers with his performance in When Life Gives You Tangerines, Park Bo-Gum returns with another drama, Good Boy, and receives a lot of appreciation. While Squid Game 3 leads the list of buzzworthy K-dramas of the week despite getting mixed reviews from its audience, Bo-Gum reigns as the top actor. Scroll ahead to find out the complete list of buzzworthy K-dramas and actors.

Top 10 Buzzworthy K-Dramas

According to Korea’s Good Data Corporation’s weekly list of dramas (via Soompi), Squid Game 3 has reached the No. 1 position, followed by tvN’s Our Unwritten Seoul in the second rank and Jtbc’s Good Boy in the third position. This list has been made based on the most generated buzz. The company does a proper assessment by collecting data from blog posts,...

How Much Viewership Rating Did Law And The City Earn After Episode 2? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Lee Jong-Suk returned to the world of K-dramas after his military service with another legal drama, Law and the City. After Big Mouth, Jong-Suk is seen playing an associate lawyer in the new K-drama. He portrays An Ju-Hyeong, who is competent at work but cold-hearted and doesn’t believe in helping people in need. Only two episodes have premiered so far, and the show is already garnering a lot of buzz.

The series also features Mun Ka-Young, Kang You-Seok, Ryu Hye-Young, and others in important roles. The True Beauty actress can be seen playing Kang Hui-Ji, a junior associate who is a social butterfly and believes that people have the power to change a person’s life for the better. Even though she is flawed as a lawyer, she always stands honest and confident. The...

K-Drama Watchlist June 2025: Squid Game 3, Oh My Ghost Clients & More To Binge This Week(Photo Credit –Prime Video/Netflix)

We are almost on the edge of ending the first half of this year. And for all the K-drama fans, it can’t get happier than to learn about all the new, upcoming, and ongoing dramas that are coming on the Ott platforms this last week of June 2025. From the most-awaited survival drama, Squid Game 3, to a horror dark series like Head Over Heels, the week has been filled with different genres for all kinds of audiences.

Apart from them, K-content fans can also continue watching the ongoing dramas like Our Unwritten Seoul starring Park Bo-Young, Good Boy featuring Park Bo-Gum, and others. We have prepared the full list of all the series that are going to stream this week in June. Scroll ahead to know all about them, and...

In an era where global streaming platforms constantly search for the next high-concept hook, the South Korean series Good Boy presents a fascinating premise: what happens to national heroes after the stadium lights dim? The show imagines a special police program that recruits former Olympic medalists, ostensibly to combat a rising crime wave in the fictional Insung City.

This setup acts as a compelling narrative device and a sharp commentary on the fleeting nature of celebrity in a hyper-competitive society. These athletes, once paragons of physical perfection celebrated on a world stage, are now rookies navigating a bureaucratic and often cynical institution.

The friction is immediate. They face skepticism from veteran officers who see their recruitment as a publicity stunt, reducing their hard-won medals to little more than preferential treatment. The series deftly balances action with a comedic sensibility, highlighting the absurdity of a system so broken that it turns...

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If you love likable and quirky characters, bloody action, thrilling police procedural drama, and a bit of romance, then you are in for one hell of a ride in the new South Korean drama series Good Boy. Written by Shim Na-yeon, the Jtbc series revolves around a group of former elite athletes turned police officers as they form a rag-tag department to fight against violent criminals by using their skills. So, if you love KDramas and Good Boy sounds like your thing, then we have its entire episode guide right below just for you.

Good Boy – Episode Guide (When Will the New Episodes Come Out?) Credit – Jtbc

Good Boy consists of sixteen episodes in total. The police procedural action comedy-drama series premiered on Prime Video with its first episode on May 31, with the next episode coming out the next day.

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Good Boy is a South Korean police procedural action comedy-drama series written by Lee Dae-il. The Jtbc series revolves around four former elite athletes who form a special police team to fight against violent crimes by using their mastered skills. Good Boy stars Park Bo-gum, Kim So-hyun, Oh Jung-se, Lee Sang-yi, Heo Sung-tae, and Tae Won-seok. So, if you loved the brutal action, thrilling mysteries, and compelling characters in Good Boy, here are some similar KDramas you should check out next.

Bloodhounds (Netflix) Credit – Netflix

Bloodhounds is a South Korean action drama series written by Jack Park Sayean. Based on the Naver webtoon of the same name by Jeong Chan, the Netflix series revolves around two young boxers who work with a wealthy man to fight against ruthless loan sharks who are exploiting the financially struggling people. Bloodhounds stars Woo Do-hwan,...

Good Boy is a 2025 South Korean action-comedy television series that brings together former Olympic athletes turned police officers. Directed by Shim Na-yeon and written by Lee Dae-il, the series stars Park Bo-gum and Kim So-hyun in lead roles. The drama premiered on May 31, 2025, on Jtbc and is available for streaming on various platforms.

Release Date & Schedule of Good Boy Episodes:

The series comprises 16 episodes, airing every Saturday and Sunday at 10:40 Pm Kst. For Indian viewers and viewers in some other parts of the world, episodes are available at 7:10 Pm Ist on Prime Video.

Full Release Timeline:

Episode 1 – Saturday, May 31, 2025

Episode 2 – Sunday, June 1, 2025

Episode 3 – Saturday, June 7, 2025

Episode 4 – Sunday, June 8, 2025

Episode 5 – Saturday, June 14, 2025

Episode 6 – Sunday, June 15, 2025

Episode 7 – Saturday, June 21, 2025

Episode 8 – Sunday, June 22, 2025

Episode 9 – Saturday, June 28, 2025

Episode 10 – Sunday, June 29, 2025

Episode 11 – Saturday, July 5, 2025

Episode 12 – Sunday, July 6, 2025

Episode 13 – Saturday, July 12, 2025

Episode 14 – Sunday, July 13, 2025

Episode 15 – Saturday, July 19, 2025

Episode 16 – Sunday, July 20, 2025

Plot Overview:

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Park Bo-Gum Steps Into The Boxing Ring(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Park Bo-Gum is currently flying high with the success glory of his latest Netflix K-drama, When Life Gives You Tangerines, in which he plays Yang Gwan-Shik’s role alongside Iu. Viewers loved him as Gwan-Shik, and everyone appreciated his purity and decency. But before the hype of When Life Gives You Tangerines could die down, the actor announced his next project, Good Boy, where he will be seen portraying a different shade of character.

The production team has already announced the streaming and premiering details of the series. Bo-Gum will feature opposite the actress Kim So-Hyun, who is popularly known for her performance in Love Alarm. Fans are quite excited as the actor will enter a boxing ring for the project. Yes, that’s right.

The K-drama, Good Boy, features a stellar star cast, in addition to Park Bo-Gum and Kim So-Hyun.

Yook Sung-Jae’s Best K-Dramas(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Yook Sung-Jae is one of the popular South Korean actors who is currently gearing up for his recent K-drama, The Haunted Palace, that premiered on April 18, 2025, on Rakuten Viki. As a lot of anticipation has been rising around the drama, the actor has come up in the searches more than usual. Now, if you are eager to experience the versatility of the actor, then before you stream The Haunted Palace, watch his other performances on various Ott platforms.

Goblin

Yook Sung-Jae’s one of the most loved characters in his entire career is from 2016’s Goblin. In the K-drama, he plays Yoo Deok-Hwa, a kind-hearted but cheeky chaebol heir and the grandson of the Yoo family, who is asked to look after Kim Shin, the Goblin (portrayed by Gong Yoo). Initially, he was seen as a spoiled brat who was just interested...

With all of its international success from its original programming produced in South Korea, Netflix has become the premier platform for streaming K-dramas. The streamer has a particularly impressive library of K-dramas to choose from, starring some of the biggest names in the Korean entertainment industry. From intense psychological thrillers to romantic comedies, there is something for everyone for those interested in checking out more Korean television. Several of these shows are among the most popular series available on Netflix overall, regardless of their country of origin.

To clarify for the unfamiliar, the term K-drama doesn't exclusively apply to Korean dramas, but instead, it's just a general term for television shows produced in South Korea. As Korean pop culture becomes increasingly prominent worldwide, K-dramas are helping lead the charge of global audiences discovering and enjoying Korean entertainment. With all that in mind, here are the 15 best K-dramas currently available to stream on Netflix.

Will Park Bo Gum Host The Seasons After Lee Young Ji? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Park Bo Gum is embarking on a new and exciting venture. Ahead of his upcoming drama release, it has been confirmed that the actor will take over The Seasons as its new host. The current Mc, Lee Young Ji, will soon film her last episode. Following that, the Reply 1988 actor will make an exciting debut on The Seasons.

On February 14, Star News first reported that Park Bo Gum would be the new host of the kBS2 late-night music talk show. According to the outlet, the production is currently finalizing the guest list and filming schedule with the goal of premiering the new season next month. Shortly after, KBS2 confirmed the exciting news: “Park Bo Gum will be the new Mc of ‘The Seasons,’ following Lee Young Ji.” However, they didn’t confirm the filming and broadcasting plans,...

Netflix’s ‘Gyeongseong Creature’ Season 2 Gets Trailer

Season 2 of Netflix’s Gyeongseong Creature now has a trailer. The science fiction K-drama is teleporting the action from Season 1’s 1945 to the present day, and will star the likes of Park Seo-jun, Han So-hee, Lee Mu-saeng and Bae Hyeon-seon. Where Season 1 focused on the Japanese Imperial Army’s occupation of Gyeongseong and the experiments carried out on Korean men and women, Season 2 will focus on the ties between o-jae (Park Seo-jun), a man deceptively similar in looks and demeanor to Season 1 lead Tae-sang, and Chae-ok (Han So-hee), a survivor of the Gyeongseong spring. Chung Dong-yoon is directing and Kang Eun-kyung is writing. Story&Pictures Media and Kakao Entertainment are producing, with Studio Dragon the co-producer. Season 1 spent four weeks in Netflix’s Global Top 10 TV (Non-English) chart and reached the top 10 in 69 countries. Since the mega-success of Squid Game, Netflix has pumped huge investment into Korean content,...

Warning: This article contains Spoilers for Sweet Home season 3.

Go Min-si stars in The Frog, marking her third Netflix collaboration after Love Alarm and Sweet Home. Go Min-si and Song Kang starred together in two Netflix K-dramas, starting with Love Alarm. Go Min-si's standout performance in Sweet Home season 3 sets high expectations for her role in The Frog.

Song Kang is considered the Son of Netflix, but the streaming platform may have found its next K-drama star. One of the most popular actors of his generation, Song Kangs next K-drama remains to be announced. The star is currently completing his military service and should be away from the screen for a while. Song Kangs success on Netflix cannot be overlooked, but the streamer continues to collaborate with other Korean stars and directors for the development of the original series. Sweet Home season 3's ending concluded one of Netflixs biggest K-dramas,...

Top New K-Dramas of July 2024 and Where to Watch Them - Main Image

July might not have a ton of new K-dramas, but it will still be an exciting month for fans! With a few highly anticipated releases, there’s something for everyone. Whether you love sweet romance, thrilling mysteries, or intense corporate drama, these shows are sure to keep you entertained and hooked all month long.

Here’s what you can add to your K-drama watch list for July and where you can watch them.

Red Swan: The Action Thriller You Need to Watch on Disney+

Starring K-pop sensation Rain and the talented Kim Ha-neul, Red Swan is Disney+'s newest action-packed thriller. The story revolves around Oh Wan-Soo (Kim Ha-neul), a former top-tier golfer who marries the powerful Hwain Group, achieving her dreams of an upper-class life.

She becomes the chairperson of a renowned foundation, making her life seem perfect.

Song Kang and Go Min-si first starred together in Love Alarm before Sweet Home. Love Alarm is a romantic drama while Sweet Home is a horror story. Song Kang and Go Min-si are both reprising their roles in Sweet Home season 3.

Song Kang and Go Min-sis first Netflix K-drama was the opposite of Sweet Home, from the show's tone to the dynamic between their characters. The cast of Sweet Home includes Song Kang as Hyun-su and Go Min-si as Eun-yu, two residents of the Green Home building who first met each other a couple of hours before the monster outbreak began. Hyun-su and Eun-yu developed a strong friendship amidst the chaos of the monster attacks in Sweet Home season 1, and there were hints that they would become a couple.

However, in season 2, Eun-yu and Hyun-su only had a few scenes together. Fortunately for those looking for more of Song Kang and Go Min-si,...

Behind Your Touch is a fantasy crime thriller series written by Lee Nam-gyu, Oh Bo-hyeon, and Kim Da-hee. The Jtbc series follows the story of a young veterinarian, who acquires the power of a psychic who can see the memories of people and animals after touching their bottom. She helps a detective who recently moved to her town, to track down a killer who has been terrorizing the town. Behind Your Touch stars Han Ji-min and Lee Min-ki in the lead roles and if you loved the series here are some similar shows you could watch next.

He Is Psychometric (Viki) Credit – tvN

He Is Psychometric is a supernatural crime thriller series, that has a very similar plot to Behind Your Touch. Written by Yang Jin-ah, the Tvn mystery drama series revolves around a young boy who loses his parents in a mysterious building fire, and after that, he acquires...

Sweet Home features a talented cast of established and rising stars, and some of these actors can also be found in other popular Netflix Korean dramas like Love Alarm and It's Okay To Not Be Okay. The ending of Sweet Home season 2 sets up season 3 with many cliffhangers, but in the meantime, viewers can enjoy other shows that feature actors from Sweet Home. Song Kang, who plays the protagonist in Sweet Home, also stars in other hit Korean dramas like Nevertheless and Forecasting Love And Weather.

The cast of Sweet Home includes established names and rising stars, many of whom have appeared in other great K-dramas. While Song Kang’s Hyun-su is the show’s protagonist, Sweet Home’s cast of characters has featured multiple heroes and villains since season 1. Still, considering the nature of the show, many beloved characters have died already, especially in season 2. Fortunately, some of Netflix...

The Viu Original My Lovely Liar has become the talk of the town lately. The super adorable K-drama is embellished with an intense mystery and some unexpected twists and turns to keep you hooked. (wow) Kim So-Hyun returns to the screen after a break, and she’s delightful as always. She’s joined by ex-nu’Est member Minhyun, who became popular as an actor after his role in the popular fantasy series Alchemy of Souls. My Lovely Liar is a contemporary show that can fulfill all your slice-of-life desires. The show is a reminder of everything that old fans love about K-dramas, and grew in popularity quite quickly. Now that the show has aired its 16 episodes, those who prefer to binge-watch have a lot of fun awaiting them. For those of us who are already done and missing Sol-Hee and Do-Ha, here’s a quick recap of My Lovely Liar.

My Lovely Liar is a romantic drama with a twist, as the protagonist has the ability to hear lies, leading to a unique and intriguing storyline. The show has quickly become popular, with veteran actress Kim So Hyun and K-pop idol Hwang Minhyun starring in the leading roles. The relationship between Sol Hee and Do Ha is a central focus of the drama, and Sol Hee's powers end up being important to unraveling Do Ha's past.

My Lovely Liar is already coming to an end, but the sweet taste of its romance will linger past the closing credits. Part romance and part murder mystery, the Viki drama follows the practical but lonely Mok Sol Hee, who possesses the strange gift of hearing lies. While this ability has isolated her from even her mother, her outlook changes when she meets Kim Do Ha, a reclusive music producer who unwittingly helps her open up.

If you thoroughly enjoyed the first four episodes of Revenant and need something to fill the void while you desperately wait to know what’s going to happen next with San-Yeong, then here’s a list that’ll do just that. The Korean entertainment industry is fantastic at getting a scream out of viewers and has some really innovative and exciting new ideas to do this. Zombies, ghosts, serial killers, cults, and all, this list will contain some or all of your nightmares to make your July viewing extra terrifying. Let’s quickly get into a list of the best K-horror shows to watch while waiting for Revenant.

Save Me (2017)

The now star-studded Save Me includes superstars like Ok Taec-Yeon, Woo Dohwan, and Seo Yea-Ji in pivotal roles as students who are fighting a religious cult that threatens to destroy the leading lady’s life for good. This one is a slow burn,...

The premieres of several critically acclaimed series, including Taxi Driver, The Glory, Duty After School, and Queenmaker, have made this an excellent year for Korean drama lovers. While they are highly anticipated even before they're released due to the big stars that stole the spotlight, several underrated ones have quickly become industry successes, such as Prime Video's Island and Kokdu: Season of Deity.

For those who enjoy Korean dramas, every month of this year has been a feast, and it looks like July will be no exception. A lot of new dramas are coming out on streaming services like Netflix and television networks like tvN, and a number of highly anticipated shows are returning for second seasons. So, without further ado, here are the best Korean dramas that will be released in July 2023.

Shadow Detective 2 (July 5)

Shadow Detective is a Disney+ Original series that premiered in October 2022 and quickly grabbed the attention of many fans,...

When it comes to K-dramas, many only last for one season. The grand success of Netflix's Love Alarm, based on a webtoon from 2019, left fans wanting more drama, romance, and some answers to the fate of the main characters. Fans got their wish in 2021 with a second installment. The new season amplified certain dislikes for main characters, while also getting fans to root for its supporting characters.

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Fans get to see where Jo-Jo's (Kim So-Hyun) complex love life is headed, stuck in between her feeling for Hye-young (Jung Ga-ram) and her past love, Sun-oh (Sogn Kang). All the while, the people closest to her deal with the effects of the still popular LoveAlarm app. These complex storylines had fans inclined to like one character more than another.