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Lee Dong-Wook's 'The Nice Guy' Debuts Strong, but Can't Top 'Good Boy' Ratings
25 Jul
Summary
- JTBC's new K-drama "The Nice Guy" starring Lee Dong-Wook and Lee Sung-Kyung premiered with decent ratings
- The drama couldn't surpass the initial ratings of JTBC's previous hit "Good Boy"
- Viewers and critics are excited for the upcoming third episode of "The Nice Guy"
JTBC's newly launched K-drama, "The Nice Guy," starring Lee Dong-Wook and Lee Sung-Kyung, has kicked off with a decent viewership rating. The drama, which premiered on July 18, 2025, has recorded an average nationwide rating of 3% for its first episode and 3.2% for the second episode.
However, the series couldn't surpass the initial ratings of another JTBC drama, "Good Boy," which premiered in May 2025 and ended with an average nationwide rating of 8.1%. "Good Boy," starring Park Bo-Gum, Lee Sang-Yi, and Kim So-Hyun, was an action-comedy drama that revolved around the stories of Olympic medalists who became police officers.
Despite the strong start, viewers and critics are already excited about the upcoming third episode of "The Nice Guy," which is set to air on July 25, 2025. The unique storyline and the performances of the lead actors have already captured the attention of the audience, and it remains to be seen whether the drama can maintain its momentum and potentially surpass the finale ratings of "Good Boy."
