‘Good Boy’ Defining Justice Each Weekend

JTBC’s weekend drama ‘Good Boy’ has been steadily capturing the hearts of viewers with its intense narrative and compelling characters. As the show’s episodes unfold, Lee Dong-joo, portrayed by Park Bo-gum, emerges as a beacon of justice, utilizing his past as a national boxing champion to guide his unwavering pursuit of justice.

Iconic Lines That Resonate

Each week, Lee Dong-joo delivers lines that strike a chord with audiences, encapsulating the essence of courage and integrity. Here are some of the standout quotes from recent episodes:

“There’s no one born nice. It’s about trying to live nicely.”

Lee Dong-joo advises a younger boxer struggling with familial expectations, emphasizing that the choice to live righteously is a conscious effort, not a born trait. This sentiment mirrors the essence of poet Yun Dong-ju’s philosophy of living without shame.

“No one leaves my ring undefeated.”

Facing formidable adversaries represented by Min Joo-young, Lee Dong-joo stands firm with a record of unbeaten matches, symbolizing his steadfast resolve. His declaration is a forewarning that identifies his moral battleground, signaling the start of a relentless offensive to dismantle Min Joo-young’s corrupt empire.

Impossible is Nothing

In echoing Muhammad Ali’s famous words, Dong-joo embodies an unstoppable force, asserting that challenges are merely illusions to be countered by perseverance. This becomes his rallying cry against a formidable enemy who believes himself untouchable.

Seamless Action Across Borders

Layered with intricate plots involving global crime syndicates, ‘Good Boy’ seamlessly showcases complicity among power and crime. Despite operating in an atmosphere of intimidation, Lee Dong-joo’s declaration—”Bad guys must be caught, no matter their titles”—inspires his team to action, leading to momentous breakthroughs against Min Joo-young’s operations.

Rise After Falling

Lee’s journey echoes his fighter’s spirit: the belief that falling is not failure, but failing to rise is. By instilling courage in a bereaved child, he emphasizes the necessity to stand against fear, an ethos he lived by during his boxing days.

‘Good Boy’ airs on JTBC every Saturday at 10:40 pm and Sunday at 10:30 pm KST and is available to international audiences via Amazon Prime Video.