Series synopsis
The Nice Guy, also known as 착한 사나이 is a South Korean drama family television series that premiered on JTBC on July 18, 2025. It ended on August 29, 2025. It was created by Kim Woon-kyeong, Hyo-seok Kim. It stars Lee Dong-wook, Lee Sung-kyung, Ryu Hye-young and Oh Na-ra.
Seok-cheol, the eldest son in a family of three generations of gangsters, navigates the tumultuous ups and downs of life with tears and laughter, all to protect his family, career, and love.
Premise
Seok-cheol, the eldest son in a family of three generations of gangsters, navigates the tumultuous ups and downs of life with tears and laughter, all to protect his family, career, and love.
Premise: I met you when I had no dreams or hopes
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lee Dong-wook as Park Seok-cheol
- Lee Sung-kyung as Kang Mi-yeong
- Ryu Hye-young as Park Seok-hee
- Oh Na-ra as Park Seok-kyung
- Park Hoon
- Cheon Ho-jin
- Park Myung-shin
- Park Won-sang
Supporting cast
- Han Jae-yeong
- Kim Do-yoon as Yun Byeong Su [Detective]
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 14 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 14 | July 18, 2025 | August 29, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Seokcheol dreamed to be a poet but became a gangster. When his sister's gambling debt risks their home, she left home. He's determined to find her. |
July 18, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Seokcheol saves Seokkyung, but she doesn't want to return home. Seokcheol then oversees a site job where a fire breaks out putting Jinho in danger. |
July 18, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Seokcheol quits the gang after the project ends. Miyoung fails her audition. Seokcheol asks Taehoon for help. Taehoon’s scheme lands Changsoo in jail. |
July 25, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | JTBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 18, 2025 |
| Last aired | August 29, 2025 |
| Runtime | 70 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 20:45:00 |