Park Bo-gum Shocks with Bloodied Look After 6 Months of Boxing and Strength Training
Actor Park Bo-gum is set to return with a dramatically new image in JTBC’s upcoming Saturday-Sunday drama “Good Boy,” which will premiere on May 31.
Along with the announcement, the production released a striking teaser poster showcasing Park Bo-gum’s fierce transformation.
“Good Boy,” directed by Shim Na-yeon and written by Lee Dae-il, is a comic action youth investigation drama that follows medalists who, after being specially recruited as police officers, fight against a world rife with corruption and injustice. Shim Na-yeon, recognized for her critically acclaimed works such as “Beyond Evil” and “The Good Bad Mother,” teams up with Lee Dae-il, the writer behind “Life on Mars” and “Chief of Staff.”
Notably, the drama has garnered early attention for promising a side of Park Bo-gum never seen before. Known for his wide acting range in dramas like “Love in the Moonlight,” “Encounter,” and “Record of Youth,” Park Bo-gum has recently reignited nationwide attention through his variety show appearance in “My Name is Gabriel.”
In “Good Boy,” Park Bo-gum portrays Yoon Dong-joo, a former national boxing athlete who joins the police force as a special recruit. His character embodies a fiery youth, unable to stand by in the face of injustice, taking up his fists once again in the name of justice.
The newly unveiled teaser poster leaves a powerful impression, featuring Park Bo-gum with blood streaming down his face, a bandaged fist clenched tightly, and fierce determination burning in his eyes. To prepare for this role, Park Bo-gum reportedly underwent more than six months of rigorous physical training, including one hour of strength training and two hours of boxing daily.
Park Bo-gum shared his commitment to the character, stating, “I approached the role of Yoon Dong-joo with the mindset of protecting those who pursue justice without calculation, and of safeguarding people with pure, healthy hearts.”
His physical transformation and emotional immersion into the character promise a refreshing and exhilarating portrayal that transcends his already well-known “visual blessing.”
The production team commented, “Good Boy is not just an action crime drama — it tells the story of young people standing before the harsh walls of reality and choosing their own paths toward justice. The teaser poster captures the raw instincts and emotions of Yoon Dong-joo in a single, powerful image.”
They added, “Park Bo-gum dedicated himself fully to the role, even gaining weight to deliver a more authentic performance. Viewers can expect to see a completely new side of Park Bo-gum and his explosive youthful energy through ‘Good Boy.’”
“Good Boy,” JTBC’s highly anticipated project for 2025, will air its first episode on Saturday, May 31, at 10:40 PM KST.
