The Nice Guy
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Current user rating: 88/100 (278 votes)
Profile
- Drama: The Nice Guy (English title) / Good Man (literal title)
- Revised romanization: Chakhan Sanayi
- Hangul: 착한 사나이
- Director: Song Hae-Sung, Park Hong-Soo
- Writer: Kim Woon-Gyung, Kim Hyo-Seok
- Network: JTBC
- Episodes: 14
- Release Date: July 18 - August 29, 2025
- Runtime: Friday 20:50 (two consecutive episodes)
- Language: Korean
- Country: South Korea
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©
Park Seok-Cheol (Lee Dong-Wook) is the eldest grandson of a three generation crime family. Unlike the people in his background, he is an innocent man who has a pure love for Kang Mi-Young (Lee Sung-Kyung). She is his first love and she dreams of becoming a singer.
Notes
- "The Nice Guy" will be followed by "My Youth" on September 5, 2025.
Cast
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| Lee Dong-Wook | Lee Sung-Kyung |
| Park Seok-Cheol | Kang Mi-Young |
Park Seok-Cheol's Family
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| Cheon Ho-Jin | Park Myung-Shin | Oh Na-Ra | Ryoo Hye-Young | Choi E-Jun |
| Park Sil-Gon | Jo Mak-Soon | Park Seok-Kyung | Park Seok-Hee | Hyeong-Geun |
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| Lee Seung-Heon |
| Park Seok-Cheol (teen) |
Kang Mi-Young's Family
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| Park Mi-Hyun | Park Seo-Kyung | Choi So-Yool |
| Yoon Hye-Sook | Kang Mi-Young (teen) | Kang Mi-Young (child) |
Sibling's Close Friends
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| Kim Do-Yoon | Moon Tae-Yoo | Park Sung-Yeon |
| Yoon Byeong-Soo | Jang Ki-Hong | Go Jeong-Nim |
Changsoo Gang (Myoungsan Industries)
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| Lee Moon-Sik | Han Jae-Young | Park Doo-Sik | Cha Si-Won | Lee Jung-Hyun |
| Kim Chang-Soo | Oh Sang-Yeol | Son Heung-Man | Lee Du-Sik | Young-Gi |
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| Park Sang-Won | Oh Seung-Baek | Kim Dae-Geun |
| Il-Su | Jang Woo-Seok | gang member |
Taehoon Gang (Samjun EnC)
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| Park Hoon | Kang Bin | Han Min | Park Young-Bin | Nam Tae-Hoon |
| Kang Tae-Hoon | Lim Bok-Chun | Cheon-Ho | Yoo Jae-Bong | gang member |
Neighborhood Group
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| Yoo Seung-Mok | Lee Hyun | Park Won-Sang | Im Sae-Byeok |
| Jang Dae-Gi | Jang Dae-Gi's wife | Kim Jin-Ho | Kim Jin-Ho's wife |
Police
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| Son In-Yong | Han Ki-Jang | Kwak Jin | Kim Jae-Ho | Kang Gu-Ha |
| Captain Jang | detective | chief detective | police officer (ep.2) | detective (ep.3-4) |
Nilbana
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| Park No-Kyeong | Shin Jun-Chul |
| Yoon Il-Jung | audition judge (ep.3) |
Gambling House Group
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| Baek Hyun-Joo | Hwang Dae-Ki | Hyun Oh-Bong |
| gambling den boss | Halibut | Oh-Bong |
Oseon E&C
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| Kwon Jae-Hwan | Uhm Tae-Ok |
| Mr. Hwang (ep.3-4) | Mr. Hwang's boss (ep.3-4) |
Myoungsan Hospital
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| Lee Yoo-Jung | Lim Sung-Kyun | Kwak Ji-Yu | Min Eung-Sik | Jung Sae-Rom |
| Nam Joon-Woo's wife (ep.2) | Jang Hak (ep.5-6) | nurse | Nam Joon-Woo (ep.10-11) | nurse |
Kang Mi-Young's Group
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| Kim Kang-Hee | Jang Joon-Hyun | Jo Young-Mi | Jung Eun-Ran | Kwak Soo-Jung |
| music class manager (ep.1,6) | music producer (ep.1) | nursing home caregiver | janitress (ep.2) | restaurant owner (ep.2) |
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| Jwa Chae-Won | Ha Seung-Youn | Song Hoon |
| bully student (ep.4-5) | PD Kim (ep.6-7) | CEO (ep.7) |
Others
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| Kim Sun-Kyung | Kim Min-Che | Heo Sun-Haeng | Kim Kyung-Min | Jang Joon-Ho |
| poetry student (ep.1) | poetry student (ep.1) | poetry student (ep.1) | Park Seok-Kyung's ex-husband (ep.2) | Banker Gi-Su (ep.2) |
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| Lee Yeon-Joo | Park Joo-Young | Lee Do-Goon | Park Gun-Rak | Cha Young-Mi |
| nursing program host (ep.5) | banker (ep.5) | loan shark (ep.6) | usher (ep.6) | cafe employee (ep.8) |
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| Kim Tae-Joon | Park Jin-Young | Lee Jae-In | Kim Young-Mi | Park Ki-Sun |
| Tae-Joon (ep.9,13) | teacher (ep.9) | Dr. Hong Ki-Hyun (ep.9,11) | consultant (ep.9) | realtor (ep.9) |
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| Yang Ha-Yoon | Gu Bon-Jin | Kim Sung-Yong |
| teller (ep.10) | restaurant staff (ep.10) | car dealership manager (ep.14) |
Additional Cast Members:
- Jung Hyun-Woo - nursing home performer (ep.1)
- Im Jun-Hyeong - Changsoo Gang member
- Choi Young-Min - Kang Seo-Hyun's co-worker (ep.6)
- Kim Tae-Moon - Myoungsan Hospital doctor (ep.10,12)
Trailers
Episode Ratings
| Date | Episode | AGB | |
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| Nationwide | Seoul | ||
| 2025-07-18 | 1 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| 2025-07-18 | 2 | 3.2% | 2.7% |
| 2025-07-25 | 3 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| 2025-07-25 | 4 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| 2025-08-01 | 5 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2025-08-01 | 6 | 2.6% | 2.3% |
| 2025-08-08 | 7 | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| 2025-08-08 | 8 | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| 2025-08-15 | 9 | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| 2025-08-15 | 10 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| 2025-08-22 | 11 | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| 2025-08-22 | 12 | 2.4% | 1.7% |
| 2025-08-29 | 13 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| 2025-08-29 | 14 | 3.1% | 2.8% |
Source: AGB Nielson
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Theresa Oct 15 2025 11:28 am The Nice Guy really deserves more credit. Despite the gang-setting (which I usually avoid), it isn’t overly violent, and instead gives room for heart.
Lee Dong Wook’s character is way gentler than you'd expect for a gang leader - the poetry, the books, the compassion — it all makes him more human. You can tell he was forced into that life, but underneath he has a pure heart. His chemistry with the female lead feels natural, soft in the right places, no forced sparks.
Also, that “villain” friend - the one you think you know - turns out to be more complex, not just black-and-white evil. As a LDW fan, I think his performance here is one of his best. Maybe even stronger than in The Divorce Insurance because here he’s allowed to be vulnerable, to dream, to love ….
Highly recommend giving The Nice Guy a chance !
Dianz99 Sep 23 2025 1:46 pm Im even cant finish half episode 1 man..
Brayker Sep 04 2025 3:21 pm 14 episodes?? Wtf I need 2 more. So disappointed at the ending of this I need closure for everyone.
Paul Edward Aug 30 2025 12:17 am I knew Sang-Yeol would be the villain and Tae-Hoon would still be his friend until the end.
Almirah Aug 29 2025 11:40 pm Love this series, I specially love Kang Tae Hoon's gang, Tae Hoon and his 2 side kicks are so cute.
seokjinie Aug 24 2025 10:15 pm Felt so bad for Seokhee, she sacrificed her dream to help her family...
And Taehoon, man, what'll you do when you realized Seokcheol was just framed, and I felt so bad for the kid that stabbed Seokcheol...I hope Sangyeol goes to jail
Jimoh Oluwaferanmi Aug 22 2025 1:32 am Nice guy indeed...I love this drama so much Like I can't wait for the next episode to be released ?
Shen Aug 21 2025 1:40 am Underrated drama
Hana Aug 17 2025 1:58 am I love this drama so much. Poor Park Seok Cheol, so many troubles he get just to leave the gang. Hopefully they will habe happy ending. Can't wait to watch the next episode. I love Lee Dong Wook in here. Such a pure person and nice guy.
N Aug 16 2025 7:10 am The drama is comforting for some reasons. Strong chemistry between the leads!! A surprising and delightful pairing. Well done Lee Sung Kyung and Lee Dong Wook!
Kris Aug 10 2025 1:26 pm I just saw the photo of the drama on the main page where the posters of the current dramas run through and immediately told myself I have to watch (they look hot!), but also I was just wondering where my girl from Cheese In The Trap, and 'It's Okay That's Love', Miss Lee Sung-Kyung went! I just finished watched Legend of the Blue Sea (was on my list, never got around to it til now) and was looking for something with familiar faces that's new. I'm not even going to read the description of the drama and just watch the first episode to see because these are my favorite hot people and I am so surprised and delighted by this paring omg. okay byee
seokjinie Aug 09 2025 7:30 am This drama has a charm on his own
I don't get why some says they have no chemistry, they look cute together, they have a bad boy-good girl trope, but he's not really a bad boy because he was just forced to be a gangster, hence the title, the nice guy
Ep9 preview is not good but I hope they give them a happy ending
VL Aug 05 2025 10:32 am Guess this is what it means by lacking chemistry? I don't feel the spark between Lee Dong Wook and Lee Sung Kyung. I also find both their acting a little dull here. In fact, I enjoy the two sisters' romance more. And also rooting for Park Hoon who is more charming in this drama, though he is the villain.
dudung Aug 04 2025 7:59 pm tf @dadang :'D not similiar nothing special too but so far the plot so good
Dadang Aug 04 2025 12:48 pm Kinda similiar to indonesia tv show preman pensiun, so fun to watch?
Kathleen McKenzie Jul 26 2025 4:55 pm In reply to Jana wondering about the ages of the male & female lead: Go back and watch Episode 1 about 25 minutes in where it is explained. They were high school sweethearts, then somehow got separated. They ran into each other again about ten years later at the hospital where Mi-Young's mother was hospitalized.
As far as aging is concerned: Koreans generally take very good care of their skin, thus Mi-Young looks very youthful. Seok-Cheol, on the other hand, has been pressured by his family to live a very hard life that is the very antithesis of his nature and what he would have chosen for himself. He is tired, he is weary, frustrated beyond belief and all this pain shows in his face. He's old before his time.
Jana Jul 22 2025 4:22 pm Kinda confused how guy who is clearly in his 40s is highschool sweetheart with a girl who looks 10y younger than him.
Nice guy Jul 20 2025 12:18 pm Glad to see Ryoo Hye Young in 2 dramas. Hope this doesn't turn tragic and Dong Wook is able to escape from his sad destiny with the woman he loves. Will there be a twist that his rival, Park Hoon has more honour than his own gang members.
Cherish Jul 11 2025 11:15 am I have been waiting for this ever since I heard of it. Few days to go!
Excited to see Lee Dong Wook and Lee Sung Kyung together.
Mariposa Jul 06 2025 8:31 am So excited ......
Lia Jul 01 2025 5:21 pm Finally another melodrama with Lee Dongwook!! Can't wait!
leelee Jun 24 2025 6:32 am so excited for this series my Lee-Lee Couple ?
locoanna Jun 22 2025 3:19 am Can't wait! I love them both, I can't believe I'll see them together in one series as the lead actors. They're both as white as snow as well, wth?! Visuals would be overflowing indeed.
Sarai Jun 18 2025 2:57 pm So exicted!!!!!