The Nice Guy () is an upcoming South Korean television series starring Lee Dong-wook, Lee Sung-kyung, and Ryu Hye-young. It is scheduled to premiere on JTBC in July 18, 2025, and will air every Friday at 20:50 (KST).
Synopsis.
"The Good Man" depicts the struggles of Seok-cheol, the eldest grandson of a three-generation gangster family, to protect his family, job, and love.
 The eldest grandson of a third-generation gangster family.
 An ambitious girl who dreams of becoming a singer.
 Seok-cheol's upright younger sister.
 The eldest sister of Seok-cheol and the eldest of the three Park siblings.
Production.
Development.
"The Good Man" is directed by Song Hae-sung, Park Hong-soo and written by Kim Woon-kyung and Kim Hyo-seok. It is co-produced by SLL, and .
Casting.
On September 29, 2022, Starship Entertainment told "Newsen" that Lee Dong-wook had been offered to star in the series and was in discussions. In August 2024 it was reported that Lee had confirmed his appearance in the series. On March 3, 2023, "Newsen" reported that Ryu Hye-young was in discussions to appear as Seok-cheol's upright younger sister, Park Seok-hee. The same news outlet reported that Lee Sung-kyung had received an offer and was reviewing it on November 15, 2023. On January 24, 2024, according to "Joy News 24", Oh Na-ra had confirmed her appearance in the series.
On August 27, Hankook Ilbo reported that Park Hoon had joined the series.
Filming.
Filming was already in progress on May 28, 2024. "The Good Man" wrapped up filming at the end of August 2024.
Release.
On May 27, 2025, JTBC revealed its drama lineup for the second half of 2025. It is scheduled to premiere in July 18, 2025, and airs every Friday at 8 20:50 (KST).