The Nice Guy () is a 2025 South Korean television series starring Lee Dong-wook, Lee Sung-kyung, and Park Hoon. It aired on JTBC from July 18, to August 29, 2025, every Friday at 20:50 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Disney+ in selected territories.
Synopsis The Good Man depicts the struggles of Seok-cheol, the eldest grandson of a three-generation gangster family, to protect his family, job, and love.
Cast and characters Main Lee Dong-wook as Park Seok-cheol The eldest grandson of a third-generation gangster family. Lee Sung-kyung as Kang Mi-young An ambitious girl who dreams of becoming a singer. Park Hoon as Kang Tae-hoon Chairman of Samjon Construction, a competitor of Myungsan Industries.
Supporting Park's Family Cheon Ho-jin as Park Sil-gon Seok-chul's father, once a notorious gangster across the country, now lives in the wilderness, cultivating a vegetable garden. Sil-gon regrets his past that led his son into the world of gangs. Oh Na-ra as Park Seok-gyeong The eldest sister of Seok-cheol and the eldest of the three Park siblings. Ryu Hye-young as Park Seok-hee Seok-cheol's upright younger sister. as Jo Mok-son Park Seok-cheol's mother. Choi Yi-jun as Hyung-geun Seok-gyeong's son, a sweet and affectionate little boy who misses his mother who ran away from home.
Myeongsan Industry Lee Moon-sik as Kim Chang-soo as Oh Sang-yeol Park Du-sik as Son Heung-man as Lee Du-sik Oh Seung-baek as Woo-seok
Samjun Construction Kim Min-gwi as Im Bok-cheon as Cheon-ho
Others Yoo Seung-mok as Sak Dae-ki Park Won-sang as Kim Jin-ho Lee Jung-hyun as Young-ji as Jang Ki-hong as Yoon Hye-sook Mi-young's mother. as Yoon Byung-soo Park Sung-yeon as Go Jeong-nim
Production Development The Good Man is directed by Song Hae-sung, Park Hong-soo and written by Kim Woon-kyung and Kim Hyo-seok. It is co-produced by SLL, and HIGROUND.
Casting On September 29, 2022, Starship Entertainment told Newsen that Lee Dong-wook had been offered to star in the series and was in discussions. In August 2024, it was reported that Lee had confirmed his appearance in the series. On March 3, 2023, Newsen reported that Ryu Hye-young was in discussions to appear as Seok-cheol's upright younger sister, Park Seok-hee. The same news outlet reported that Lee Sung-kyung had received an offer and was reviewing it on November 15, 2023. On January 24, 2024, according to Joy News 24, Oh Na-ra had confirmed her appearance in the series. On August 27, Hankook Ilbo reported that Park Hoon had joined the series.
Filming Filming was already in progress on May 28, 2024. The Good Man wrapped up filming at the end of August 2024.
Release On May 27, 2025, JTBC revealed its drama lineup for the second half of 2025. It is scheduled to premiere on July 18, 2025, and airs every Friday at 20:50 (KST). The series is also set to release on Disney+ in selected territories.
Viewership
+ Average TV viewership ratings Original broadcast date Average audience share (Nielsen Korea)Nielsen Korea ratings:
Nationwide Seoul 1 July 18, 2025 3.039% 2.489% 2 2.694% 3 July 25, 2025 2.178% 2.024% 4 2.838% 5 August 1, 2025 1.879% 1.940% 6 2.588% 2.281% 7 August 8, 2025 2.153% 2.162% 8 2.328% 2.273% 9 August 15, 2025 2.006% 1.615% 10 2.311% 2.046% 11 August 22, 2025 12 2.368% 1.741% 13 August 29, 2025 2.405% 2.350% 14 3.082% 2.788% Average In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings. This drama aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC, and EBS).
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