JTBC's 'Good Boy' Reaches Midpoint: Key Moments to Watch as Tensions Rise

JTBC's weekend drama 'Good Boy' has reached its midpoint with the airing of episode 8 on the 22nd. Since its debut, the series has topped drama and cast popularity charts for three consecutive weeks, while its ratings continue to climb. However, the 'Goodvengers' face their greatest challenge yet as they are ambushed by 'Bad Boy' Oh Jung-se and his sinister cartel. But the fight is far from over. As 'Good Boy' enters its second half, here are the key plot points to watch.

#. The Threat of 'Punch Drunk' Looms Over Bulldozer Park Bo-gum

The signature national action sequences of 'Good Boy' and the comedic banter of the special task force have become major draws for the show, providing viewers with a refreshing and entertaining experience every weekend. However, a looming threat adds tension to the mix: boxing champion Yoon Dong-joo (played by Park Bo-gum) is suffering from 'punch drunk' syndrome. Though he remains cheerful and his colleagues are unaware, Dong-joo's post-boxing symptoms are worsening. After a kiss with Ji Han-na (Kim So-hyun), his vision blurred, his hands trembled, and he collapsed, hinting at the possibility of Parkinson's disease, the same illness that claimed the life of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. Since declaring war on Min Joo-young, Dong-joo's body has been under constant strain. He threw himself in front of Min Joo-young's car to prevent her escape abroad and endured a near-fatal punch from Oh Jong-goo (Jung Man-sik) to stop the disbandment of the special task force. Despite his resilience, even his doctor has recommended a thorough examination due to the severity of his condition. As viewers focus on whether 'Bulldozer' Yoon Dong-joo can overcome these debilitating aftereffects and bring Min Joo-young (Oh Jung-se) to justice, his health remains a central concern.



#. The Real-Life Growth Journey of 'Goodvengers' National Heroes

Beyond Yoon Dong-joo, the 'Goodvengers' each carry their own traumas and burdens. Shooting prodigy Ji Han-na was forced to put down her gun due to tinnitus and panic attacks, exacerbated by her mother's (Seo Jae-hee) obsession with money and her colleagues' ostracism. The possibility that Min Joo-young may have been involved in her police officer father's death adds another layer of mystery to unravel. Kim Jong-hyun (Lee Sang-yi) suffers from a trauma-induced panic when faced with sharp objects after injuring his left eye in an international competition. He also struggles with inferiority stemming from constant comparisons to his prosecutor brother, deliberately distancing himself from his wealthy family. Go Man-sik (Heo Sung-tae) and Shin Jae-hong (Tae Won-seok) endure humiliation at the police agency, striving to fulfill their responsibilities as family heads. As these individuals, each with their unique scars and stories, unite as the 'Goodvengers' and grow together, their journey will become an even more significant narrative in the second half. The team's dynamic efforts are highly anticipated.

#. 'Bad Boy' Oh Jung-se and the Ruthless, Vast Evil Cartel

Min Joo-young initially appeared as an ordinary customs officer, but as his true, heinous nature is revealed, the shock intensifies. He is the kingpin of Inseong City's underground economy, and his cartel's reach is unimaginably vast. From Magwi (Lee Ho-jung), a key player in international drug trafficking, to Russian Far East mafia Leo (Go Jun), Baek Seok-chun (Ahn Se-ho) leading the ethnic Korean gang Dongbukhoe, and heavyweight boxing champion and J9 security company CEO Oh Jong-goo, Min Joo-young has formed a transnational alliance of evil. With a distribution network spanning Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia, they are expanding their influence into drugs, illegal weapons, and vehicles, even reaching into law enforcement, prosecution, and political spheres. Stopping this colossal cartel is no easy task. However, as these players are driven by self-interest, there is potential for cracks to form. Min Joo-young himself has revealed the alliance's true nature, saying, "Don't trust me, trust the money." In the second half, the 'Goodvengers' special team, hardened and strengthened by crises and injuries, will aim to dismantle Min Joo-young and his cartel, delivering justice in what promises to be a thrilling showdown.

JTBC's weekend drama 'Good Boy' airs every Saturday at 10:40 PM and Sunday at 10:30 PM, and is available to viewers worldwide via Amazon Prime Video.

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This article was originally published in Korean on Xportsnews and was translated into English using AI.

by Hwang Suyeon