Park Bo Gum recently opened up about the worldwide popularity of his hit drama When Life Gives You Tangerines while promoting his upcoming series Good Boy. The actor appeared on the YouTube talk show Pinggyego hosted by Yoo Jae Suk and Jee Seok Jin on May 10. He shared heartfelt thoughts about his recent success and gave fans a glimpse of his new project.
During the show, Park Bo Gum expressed his happiness over the global love for When Life Gives You Tangerines. The romantic drama, which starred IU and Park Bo Gum, became a massive hit after its release on Netflix. Even a month after its finale, fans continue to praise the show. Park Bo Gum played Yang Gwan Sik, a kind and perfect husband character based on a real person from Jeju Island.
“Iโm incredibly happy right now,” Park Bo Gum said with a big smile. He joked about his sudden rise in fame, adding, “It feels like Iโve left the atmosphere and entered the stratosphere.” The actor thanked fans worldwide for their support and shared how grateful he is for the positive response to his role.
The talk show also featured Park Bo Gumโs Good Boy co-stars Kim So Hyun and Lee Sang Yi. The trio shared fun behind-the-scenes stories from filming their new drama. Good Boy is an action-comedy about former Olympic athletes who become police officers. Park Bo Gum plays Yoon Dong Joo, a former boxing champion who joins a special crime-fighting team.
Good Boy is set to premiere on JTBC on May 31. The show will also be available on streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video. Fans are excited to see Park Bo Gum in a completely different role after his sweet character in When Life Gives You Tangerines. The new drama promises action, comedy, and strong teamwork among the cast.
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Park Bo Gumโs schedule remains packed as he balances promotions for Good Boy and potential new projects. Reports suggest he has been offered a lead role in Night Traveller, a new drama written by the creator of Boys Over Flowers. His agency confirmed he is reviewing the offer. With his rising popularity, 2025 looks like a big year for the actor.
Credits: Park Bo Gum’s Instagram, Pinggyego
