The Fight for Best Actor Is Heating Up
As we inch closer to the 2025 Netizen Awards, the race for the Best Actor title is tighter than ever. Sitting in 9th place with 1,020 votes (3.1%) as of June 23 at 6:16 PM KST, Park Bo-gum may not be leading the pack, but he’s capturing attention for all the right reasons.
Park Bo-gum’s Raw, Gritty Turn in Good Boy
The key variable? His commanding performance in the JTBC drama Good Boy. Known for his boyish charm, Bo-gum flips the script here. He plays Yoon Dong-joo, a former boxing champ turned elite special crimes unit officer. The character gives Bo-gum space to unleash a tougher image—think emotional depth paired with bruising fight scenes.
The action? Stellar. His newly bulked-up physique brought real power to every punch. Especially intense were his scenes clashing with antagonist Min Joo-young, played by Oh Jung-se. Viewers couldn’t look away from the visceral tension.
Romance with a Grown-Up Edge
Park doesn’t just throw punches. He tugs heartstrings, too. His character shares a slow-burn, emotionally grounded romance with Ji Hanna (played by Kim So-hyun). Their chemistry? A perfect blend of awkward honesty and warm sincerity. Park’s matured acting adds real nuance to what could’ve been just another K-drama love story.
A Career at a Turning Point
Good Boy might just mark a turning point for Park Bo-gum. By showing off his expanded acting range—from brawler to sweetheart—he’s proving that he’s more than just a pretty face. Fans and critics alike are starting to reevaluate him, and it wouldn’t be surprising if his ranking climbs in the coming weeks.
Looking Ahead
The final polls aren’t in yet, but one thing’s clear: Park Bo-gum’s fearless transformation is winning hearts. As his star continues to evolve, his presence in awards season and future projects is one to keep an eye on.
