Park Bo Gum Faces Backlash for Acting in Good Boy
Park Bo Gum’s return to the small screen in Good Boy is stirring controversy. The action-comedy K-Drama, co-starring Kim So Hyun, premiered on May 31 and initially scored an average nationwide rating of 4.8 percent, according to Nielsen Korea.
The plot follows a group of former Olympic medalists who join a special force in the police, tackling violent crimes with their athletic backgrounds. Park Bo Gum plays Yoon Dong Ju, a former troublemaker now assigned to the Insung Metropolitan Police Agency.
However, public reception has been mixed. A trending post on the popular Korean forum TheQoo surpassed 110,000 views, with numerous comments criticizing the acting and directing.
“The directing and acting are both over-the-top.”
“Park Bo Gum’s acting felt a bit off, more than I expected. I don’t think comedy suits him.”
“It was so boring I fell asleep watching it…”
“Oh, I thought it was ok, though.”
“It felt excessive and childish, but if people are loving it, I guess it’s just not my taste.”
Despite decent viewership, the split opinion suggests Good Boy might face hurdles in maintaining momentum. It’ll be interesting to see if the K-Drama can win over critics as it continues to air.
