‘Good News’ Netflix K-Drama Thriller Film Sets October 2025 Release

Picture: Hong Kyung in Good News – Netflix

Netflix is producing an exciting new film from Kill Bok Soon director Byun Sung-hyun, Good News. Filming is ongoing and stars Sul Kyung-gu, Hong Kyung, and Ryoo Seung-bum. Good News will be released on Netflix in Q4 2025.

Good News is an upcoming South Korean Netflix Original movie written and directed by Byun Sung-hyun, who previously directed the revenge action film Kill Bok Soon. Star Platinum produces the film. 

When is the Netflix release date for Good News?

We’ve known since the start of the year that Good News was due to be released in late 2025. Recently, Netflix dropped a poster and a date announcement trailer confirming that the film will be released on October 17, 2025.

Here’s the official date announcement trailer for Good News.

What is the plot of Good News?

An updated synopsis from Netflix reveals more details for the film’s plot:

“Good News takes us back to 1970, where an unexpected alliance forms to land a hijacked plane against all odds. In a desperate bid to save the hostages and prevent a diplomatic disaster, a shadowy fixer known only as Nobody (Sul Kyung-gu) brings in elite Air Force lieutenant Seo Go-myung (Hong Kyung). Under orders from the Director of Korean intelligence Park Sang-hyeon (Ryoo Seung-bum), Go-myung has to double hijack the plane from the ground. As egos clash and strategies unfold, the group must outsmart the hijackers before time runs out.”

Who are the cast members of Good News?

Sul Kyung Gu plays the mysterious fixer. The actor has also worked with director Byung Sung-hyun on three occasions: The Merciless, Kingmaker, and Kill Boksoon. The actor has also starred in the Netflix Original series The Whirlwind and the movie Yaksha: Ruthless Operations.

Picture: Sul Kyung Gu in Good News – Netflix

Hong Kyung will play an Air Force Lieutenant. The actor has starred in K-dramas such as Weak Hero Class 1, D.P, Hotel del Luna, and the Disney+ series Revenant.

Ryoo Seung Bum plays a government official. The actor is known for starring in movies such as The Net, The Berlin File, and Perfect Number. After a thirteen-year hiatus from television, the actor starred in the 2023 K-drama series Moving and received incredibly high praise for his role as Frank.

Confirmed supporting and guest roles are:

• Park Hae Soo (Squid Game).
• Jeon Do Yeon (Crash Course in Romance).
• Hwang Jung Min (Narco-Saints).

What is the production status?

Filming began on September 7th, 2024, and ended by February 17th, 2025.

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