JTBC recently announced its 2025 Korean drama lineup, and among them, the highly anticipated new drama “The Good Man” (善良的男子漢), starring Lee Dong Wook and Lee Sung Kyung, has been officially confirmed. The release of the lead actors’ still cuts has sparked major excitement among fans.
Lee Dong Wook & Lee Sung Kyung Officially Team Up for “The Good Man”
“The Good Man” is directed by Song Hae-sung, known for films like Pale Blue Dot, Our Happy Time, and Aging Family. The script is a joint creation between Kim Woon-kyung (drama Yuna’s Street) and Kim Hyo-seok (The Outlaws film).
Blending humor and emotional warmth, the series follows Park Seok-chul (played by Lee Dong Wook), the eldest grandson of a mafia family, as he navigates the chaos of protecting his family, his business, and his love. Set in a city undergoing urban redevelopment, the drama features a diverse cast of characters spanning various ages, backgrounds, and personalities — all rich in emotional depth, delivering a story full of both laughter and tears, centered around themes of kindness and compassion.
Plot & Characters
- Lee Dong Wook plays Park Seok-chul, a mafia heir who once dreamed of becoming a novelist like Hemingway but finds himself bound to his family’s criminal legacy.
- Lee Sung Kyung plays Kim Mi-young, Seok-chul’s first love, who aspires to become a singer.
- Oh Na-ra takes on the role of Seok-chul’s older sister Park Seok-kyung, a troublemaker whose failed marriage and business ventures have made her a constant source of drama in the household.
- Ryu Hye-young portrays younger sister Park Seok-hee, the most reliable and put-together member of the family, who’s also their mother’s emotional support and a smart, upright woman.
The drama reportedly began filming in February 2024 and wrapped successfully by late August 2024. According to JTBC’s current broadcast schedule, “The Good Man” is set to air starting July 2025, every Friday.
With its charismatic lead couple and emotionally rich storyline wrapped in a warm, humorous tone, this drama is shaping up to be a major hit — don’t let the gentle title fool you!