With just two episodes left of the K-drama ‘Good Boy,’ actor Park Bo Gum is captivating viewers and climbing the ranks in the Netizen Awards for Best Actor.
Close Call in Netizen Awards as Park Bo Gum Rises
As the 2025 Netizen Awards draw closer, all eyes are on actor Park Bo Gum, who is seeing a surge in support for the Best Actor category. As of 4:34 p.m. on July 14, he holds 633 votes (3.1%), placing him in 9th place—just 13 votes behind Park Jihoon, who currently sits at 10th. The narrow margin suggests that positions could easily shift at any moment.
‘Good Boy’ Showcases Park Bo Gum’s Peak Acting Skills
Park Bo Gum stars in the JTBC weekend K-drama ‘Good Boy’ as Yoon Dong-joo, delivering a compelling performance that highlights his signature control and emotional depth. With only two episodes remaining, his portrayal of a man grappling with impending blindness while standing firm in his pursuit of justice has left a lasting impact on viewers.
A Story of Fighting Against the Odds
‘Good Boy’ tells the story of a former national athletes-turned-elite task force, the ‘Goodvengers,’ battling a massive criminal cartel. Park’s character Yoon Dong-joo, despite injuries and side effects from performance-enhancing drugs, continues to fight, embodying the spirit of “The king does not die.” A recent scene in which he blindly lashes out in confusion was particularly gripping for fans.
Could the Final Episodes Shift the Rankings?
Fans are now speculating whether Park’s strong finish in ‘Good Boy’ could drive more votes in the closely contested middle range of the Best Actor rankings. With several skilled actors like Kim Nam-gil and Bae In-hyuk tightly packed around the 9th and 10th positions, weekend voting activity is expected to spike alongside the K-drama’s climax.
Fans Watch as the Votes Roll In
Currently, the top spot belongs to Byun Woo-seok with a commanding 7,372 votes (36.2%), followed by Rowoon (11.9%) and Lee Minho (9.5%). While the leaders seem secure, Park Bo Gum’s growing momentum adds excitement to the results, making the final ranking unpredictable till the very end.
As ‘Good Boy’ approaches its finale, fans eagerly await to see how far Park Bo Gum can climb both on screen and in the awards race.
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