When an athlete’s glory days end, what’s next? For five former medal-winning Olympians, the answer is unexpected—joining the police force. JTBC’s upcoming drama Good Boy tells that exact story. This isn’t a fantasy. It’s grounded, action-packed, and a bit emotional in the most real way.
Good Boy is a youth action-comedy drama mixed with a police investigation. It stars Park Bo-gum, Kim So-hyun, Lee Sang-yi, Heo Sung-tae, and Tae Won-seok. These characters were once top athletes. Now, they’re police officers trying to make sense of their new life. The drama will air on JTBC every Saturday and Sunday at 10:40 PM KST starting May 31, 2025. You can also stream it on Disney+, TVING, and Amazon Prime Video.
From Medalists to Officers
The drama opens with five medalists—one in boxing, one in shooting, one in fencing, one in wrestling, and one in discus. These athletes were national heroes. People cheered for them. But after their careers ended, they were left with little direction.
That’s where the special recruitment comes in. They join the police force. Not for fame this time, but for justice. They swap medals for ID cards & they train. They fall & fight. They’re not superhuman. But they’re skilled, disciplined, and determined.
The drama explores this transition honestly. It shows the contrast between past glory and present struggles. There’s humor, but there’s pain too. The medals they once wore mean little now. They face corruption, danger, and reality.
Yet, they keep going. Not because they have to. But because they choose to.
A New Kind of Heroism
The posters for Good Boy give a clear message. There are two versions—Hero and Winner. The Hero version looks back. It shows the athletes during their Olympic days. There’s pride in their eyes. They’re on podiums, with medals around their necks.
But then the image shifts. These same athletes are now police officers. Some are bruised. Some sit tired. This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s real life. The message is simple—being a hero once doesn’t mean the fight is over.
The Winner version shows them now. Police uniforms. Strong stances. Focused eyes. They’re facing new opponents—criminals, corruption, and injustice. No stadiums. No medals. Just courage and grit. They use the same skills—fencing, boxing, wrestling—but now to protect people, not win matches.
The drama’s tone is light but grounded. It has action, but it also asks real questions. What happens when the world forgets you? What do you do when your best years seem behind you? Good Boy answers this with sincerity and humor.
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More Than Just Another Police Drama
What makes Good Boy stand out isn’t just the cast or the action. It’s the way it combines youth, sports, comedy, and law enforcement. That’s a rare mix. The director, Shim Na-yeon, is known for crafting strong stories. She won a Baeksang Arts Award for Monster. The writer, Lee Dae-il, created the hit series Life on Mars and Chief of Staff. So there’s strong talent behind the scenes, too.
The setting feels real. The characters aren’t perfect. They mess up. They get back up. Their bond as teammates-turned-officers feels genuine. You’ll see friendships, struggles, small wins, and even funny moments in their daily work life.
Also, the production team shared that Good Boy is meant to be fun and uplifting. It doesn’t ignore the hard parts of life. But it shows how people can grow, even after setbacks.
Good Boy isn’t loud or flashy. It’s simple, honest, and easy to follow. It focuses on people trying to find meaning again. And that’s something many can relate to. The idea of starting over, of using what you’ve learned in a new way—that’s powerful.
For those who enjoy shows that are action-filled but grounded in reality, this one could be worth your time. The characters are layered. The story is fresh. And the message? Sometimes, real strength isn’t in winning. It’s in choosing to keep going.
Where to Watch Good Boy?
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Disney Plus
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JTBC
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TVING
Schedule: 16 episodes — Saturdays & Sundays at 22:40 (KST)
Airing Schedule:
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Episode 1 – May 31 (Sat)
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Episode 2 – June 1 (Sun)
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Episode 3 – June 7 (Sat)
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Episode 4 – June 8 (Sun)
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Episode 5 – June 14 (Sat)
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Episode 6 – June 15 (Sun)
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Episode 7 – June 21 (Sat)
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Episode 8 – June 22 (Sun)
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Episode 9 – June 28 (Sat)
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Episode 10 – June 29 (Sun)
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Episode 11 – July 5 (Sat)
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Episode 12 – July 6 (Sun)
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Episode 13 – July 12 (Sat)
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Episode 14 – July 13 (Sun)
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Episode 15 – July 19 (Sat)
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Episode 16 – July 20 (Sun)
Kavita Mishra is a dynamic writer and passionate Korean entertainment enthusiast, combining her love for K-pop and K-drama with a flair for storytelling. With a keen eye for the latest trends, Kavita crafts articles that capture the pulse of K-pop idols, chart-topping hits, and the most buzz-worthy dramas taking over screens worldwide.
