Netflix has locked in October 17 as the global premiere date for its upcoming Korean feature film Good News, unveiling a date announcement trailer and teaser poster to stir anticipation.
The film is already turning heads after being officially invited to the Special Presentations section at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), a nod that positions it as one of the year’s most intriguing international releases.
Directed by Byun Sung-hyun—best known for stylish, high-stakes dramas like Kill Boksoon, Kingmaker, and The Merciless—Good News promises a unique blend of nerve-racking suspense, razor-sharp strategy, and wry satire. Set against the backdrop of 1970, the story reimagines a hijacking crisis that could spiral into diplomatic chaos.
At the center of the unfolding drama is Nobody (Sul Kyung Gu), a shadowy fixer who thrives in the gray zones of politics and power. Tasked with preventing a catastrophic standoff, Nobody recruits Seo Go-myung (Hong Kyung), an elite Air Force lieutenant whose precision and discipline make him a critical asset. Under the strict orders of Park Sang-hyeon (Ryu Seung Bum), the steely director of Korean intelligence, Go-myung is assigned a near-impossible mission: to “double hijack” the plane from the ground before the hijackers’ plans can be executed.
The film sets the stage for a tense, layered showdown where egos collide, loyalties are tested, and every strategy must be weighed against the ticking clock of survival. As Nobody, Go-myung, and Park struggle to outmaneuver both hijackers and one another, viewers are invited into a world where deception is not just a tool—it’s a necessity.
The newly dropped teaser hints at the film’s meticulous attention to historical and visual detail, featuring Gimpo Airport’s transformation into Pyongyang Airport and capturing the eerie atmosphere of a covert operation in motion. Shots of tense negotiations, shadowy briefings, and high-stakes confrontations suggest a narrative where truth and lies intertwine, blurring the line between savior and manipulator.
The tagline “Sometimes, even the truth lies. And lies also tell the truth” underpins the philosophical current running through the film. Beyond the adrenaline-fueled action, Good News poses deeper questions about morality, strategy, and whether truth itself can survive in a crisis shaped by power and propaganda. Can deception ever serve justice? Can lies pave the way to survival? And in the end, will there be any “good news” at all?
With its sharp satirical undertones, powerhouse performances, and Byun Sung-hyun’s signature storytelling flair, Good News is shaping up to be more than just another political thriller. It’s a layered exploration of power, perception, and human cunning, grounded in the cinematic richness of Korean filmmaking.
Audiences can expect a gripping ride filled with suspense, clever twists, and thought-provoking drama when Good News lands exclusively on Netflix this October 17.
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