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The Nice Guy is a new K-drama that will air starting July 18, 2025, on South Korea's JTBC network. The series will also be streaming on the website Viki for international viewers with subtitles in different languages. The series will be run for seven weeks, ending on August 29, 2025.
Two episodes will be broadcast every Friday back-to-back at 8:50 PM KST. The story follows Park Seok-cheol, the eldest grandson in a gangster family, who finds himself caught between family loyalty and his values. The lead role is played by Lee Dong-wook.
The Nice Guy also features Lee Sung-kyung and Ryu Hye-young in key roles. According to official information released by JTBC and Viki’s episode calendar, the show will consist of 14 episodes. The show blends elements of family drama, romance, and crime.
A character-driven plot with strong inner struggle and emotional change is what audiences can look forward to. Relying on a solid cast and seasoned team behind the production, The Nice Guy was already making waves before it premiered.
Release Date and Broadcast Details
The Nice Guy will air its first episode on July 18, 2025, on JTBC. The show is set to release two episodes each Friday at 8:50 PM Korean Standard Time. This is set to go on until August 29, 2025, with a total of 14 episodes spread over seven weeks. The series will also be released internationally via the streaming website Viki.
The international release will be simultaneous with the Korean broadcast, with subtitles in various languages. For instance, Indian viewers can view the episodes at 5:20 PM IST on Fridays. The Viki website is available in most parts of the world, including previews of episodes and discussion forums.
This weekly double-episode model is part of JTBC's broadcast strategy for main-cast dramas, enabling quicker storytelling without compromising viewer interest. All release details are verified by JTBC's official press releases and streaming partner calendars.
The Nice Guy: Plot Summary and Overall Storyline
The Nice Guy is centered on Park Seok-cheol, who is played by Lee Dong-wook. He is the eldest grandson in a rich and influential crime family. In spite of his background, Seok-cheol yearns for something else. He is quiet, introverted, and emotionally detached from the violent crime world that his family dominates.
The narrative tracks his life as he re-meets his first love, Kang Mi Yeong, an actress, Lee Sung-kyung, who is an aspiring singer herself with her own issues to deal with. Their meeting confronts Seok-cheol with how he feels and makes him reconsider his future. The series traces his endeavor to leave the path of the family as criminals and shield the ones he loves.
The series features Seok-cheol's siblings as well, specifically Park Seok Hui (Ryu Hye-young), who embodies the family's more traditional element. The story is crafted to examine themes such as generational pressure, ethical choices, and the price of individual change. Character development and suspense-driven plotlines combine in the show, according to early publicity.
Cast and Production Team
The Nice Guy has an ensemble cast topped by Lee Dong-wook playing Park Seok-cheol. He is assisted by Lee Sung-kyung, who plays Kang Mi Yeong, and Ryu Hye-young, who plays Seok Chul's little sister. Oh Na-ra plays Park Seok Gyeong, the eldest sister of the family. Other supporting cast members include Park Hoon, Chun Ho Jin, Park Myung Shin, and Han Min.
The show is co-produced by Song Hae Sung and Park Hong-soo. The script is developed by Kim Woon-kyung and Kim Hyo Seok. The production is done in collaboration with SLL, Hive Media Corp, and HIGROUND. As per production reports, the shoot kicked off in early 2024 and concluded by August of the same year.
The series is billed by the team as a combination of emotional drama and noir storytelling. The creative emphasis is on familial relationships and the emotional consequences of the decisions characters are forced to make. This is a return to drama form for a number of members of the creative team who have worked on such genre projects previously.
Streaming Platform and Global Access
Global viewers can view The Nice Guy on Viki. The shows will be aired at the same time as the Korean broadcast. Subtitles in popular languages will appear shortly after airing. The mobile and web platforms enable worldwide viewers to stream the show without delay.
The streaming platform also features other extras such as cast interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and fan forums. The new shows will be featured each week on the home page, and viewers can follow episodes through notifications. The site accommodates watching from smartphones, smart TVs, and PCs.
Viki’s licensing model ensures global accessibility across regions like North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia. As a result, The Nice Guy will be widely available to both regular K-drama fans and new viewers interested in the genre.
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