G-Dragon and PD Kim Tae-ho’s “Good Day” Ends in Disappointment: A Lavish Project That Fell Flat
What began as a promising dream team collaboration between G-Dragon and star PD Kim Tae-ho has ended in muted applause. The final episode of “Good Day,” aired on April 13, concluded a five-month-long journey that many fans and critics now describe as a classic case of “a lavish feast with no flavor.”
The highlight of the episode was a theme park date between G-Dragon and Hwang Kwang-hee, the final couple from “88 Nation,” where they rode the Gyro Drop together. That scene recorded a peak viewership rating of 3.5%. However, the nationwide average viewership fell to 2.7%, marking the lowest rating in the show’s history.
With a stellar lineup featuring CL, Jung Hyung-don, Kian84, Taeyang, Kim Go-eun, Hwang Jung-min, Im Si-wan, SEVENTEEN’s BSS, and aespa, expectations were sky-high for the 2025 Good Day Project. However, despite the heavyweight cast and high production value, the show fell short of delivering the musical and emotional punch viewers hoped for.
The final broadcast centered around the production of two remake songs, “Telepathy” and “By the Moon Lighted Window,” originally by City Boys. Although G-Dragon initially directed the recording sessions, his solo concert schedule forced him to pass the baton to Taeyang and CODE KUNST. This, paired with the lack of original compositions, led to criticism that the project lacked creativity and cohesion.
G-Dragon, reflecting on the project, shared, “I was worried I might mess it up… Now, I feel like I have 30 new teammates,” highlighting the positive camaraderie despite the show’s flaws. Yet, his partial absence left viewers questioning the depth of his involvement.
Adding fuel to the fire, cast member Kim Soo-hyun’s ongoing scandal forced the program to heavily edit his appearances and even cancel an episode. While the show cited “reorganization” as the official reason, many speculated it was a direct result of the controversy. The disruption was palpable, further fracturing the already tenuous narrative structure.
Director Kim Tae-ho’s return to MBC after a three-year hiatus also raised expectations. Known for iconic variety shows like Infinite Challenge, Kim was expected to deliver a bold new vision. Instead, “Good Day” appeared stuck in a dated format, unable to carve out a fresh identity.
In the end, “Good Day” felt more like a missed opportunity than a milestone. With a disjointed execution, recycled content, and last-minute setbacks, the show serves as a reminder that even a superstar lineup can’t always guarantee success.
