South Korean actor Lee Dong Wook has once again stolen the public's attention with his latest role in the JTBC drama ' The Nice Guy .' In an interview quoted from Soompi on Thursday June 26, 2025, Lee revealed that his decision to join this project was based on his high respect for director Song Hae Sung and writer Kim Woon Kyung.
" I started this project because of my respect for those who have been working in this industry for a long time, " he said. In addition to the collaborator factor, Lee is also interested in trying out the melodrama genre after starring in more fantasy and thriller dramas in the past few years.
He admitted that he wanted to return to showing a deeper emotional side in his acting. " When I read the script, I felt the rhythm and flow of the dialogue were very fresh. The theme of family that was raised also interested me, " he added.
For Lee, the character he plays, Park Seok Cheol, is a very down-to-earth figure who is close to everyday life. He describes Park as "someone who has big dreams, but ends up having to compromise with the realities of life." This character, he said, provides space to explore various emotions in depth and complexity.
'The Nice Guy' itself is an emotional noir drama that tells the story of Park Seok Cheol, the eldest grandson of a third-generation gangster family. Although he comes from a criminal world, Park has a sincere heart and a past full of hope.
He once dreamed of becoming a novelist like Ernest Hemingway, but because of the demands of life, he was forced to plunge into the gangster world to survive. Silently, he endures the harsh life with great patience, while maintaining his soft side and love for literature.
Until finally, he decides to leave his life of crime and start a new life. However, the decision becomes complicated when he meets his first love again, Kang Mi Young, played by actress Lee Sung Kyung. Kang Mi Young is a woman who dreams of becoming a singer.
The reunion between Seok Cheol and Mi Young becomes a turning point in her life, forcing her to once again face the inner conflict and dangers of an unresolved past. This drama not only highlights a man's struggle to redeem his life, but also depicts how love and dreams can be a compass in a life full of challenges.
The official photos that have been released add to the drama's appeal. In one image, Park Seok Cheol is seen leaning against a subway window with a scarred face and a blank stare. However, in another image, a gentle smile is seen that indicates the possibility of change and hope.
The official poster for the drama shows Seok Cheol sitting alone in an empty train carriage with a wound on his face. The touching line reads: " It's okay if my life is a little broken. " This line raises curiosity about how far this character is willing to sacrifice to protect the things that are most precious in his life.
The JTBC production team said that 'The Nice Guy' will be a drama that offers both warm laughter and deep empathy. " Park Seok Cheol's journey to find love and a new life, amidst the harshness of reality, will touch the hearts of viewers, " they said.
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The Nice Guy' will premiere on July 18, 2025 at 8:50 p.m. KST and will be part of JTBC's Friday Series Lineup, with two episodes airing every Friday. In addition, the drama can also be watched via streaming services Disney+ and Hulu for certain regions.
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