Good News is an action-spy thriller directed by Byun Sung-hyun, available on Netflix from October 17, 2025. Inspired by historical events, the film is set in 1970s Japan and tells the story of a covert operation to land a hijacked plane bound for North Korea. Produced by Star Platinum, the feature reunites Sul Kyung-gu, Hong Kyung and Ryoo Seung-bum in a mission as strategic as it is perilous.
Good News will be available on Netflix from October 17, 2025.
Synopsis: In 1970, a communist group in Japan hijacks a plane bound for Pyongyang. A mysterious fixer known as "Nobody" devises a covert operation under the orders of the director of Korean intelligence, Park Sang-hyeon, to land the plane by any means necessary. Lieutenant Seo Go-myung unknowingly finds himself at the heart of this daring mission: to hijack a plane that has already been hijacked from the ground. A strategic battle ensues between loyalty, politics and survival.
Sul Kyung-gu plays "Nobody", a man of the shadows capable of solving the most perilous crises. Hong Kyung plays Lieutenant Seo Go-myung, a young officer involved in the operation against his will, while Ryoo Seung-bum lends his features to the fearsome director Park Sang-hyeon. The film also features the participation of Takayuki Yamada, Kippei Shiina, Kim Seung-o, Show Kasamatsu and Nairu Yamamoto, reinforcing the transnational dimension of the project.
This is Byun Sung-hyun 's sixth feature film, following Kill Boksoon and Kingmaker. Awarded for his visual style and mastery of political narratives, Good News continues his exploration of power relations and moral ambiguity. Divided into five chapters, the film stands out for its tense direction and controlled shifts in tone, between human drama and political suspense.
A mix of dark humor, dramatic tension and spectacular action scenes, Good News stands out as an atypical spy story, where the psychology of the characters takes precedence over the simple hijacking plot. The director chooses to concentrate most of the action after the hostage-taking, the better to explore the protagonists' reactions and dilemmas. An original approach that gives the film its emotional depth.
Good News is an action-thriller directed by Byun Sung-hyun and co-written with Lee Jin-seong. Produced by Star Platinum, it stars Sul Kyung-gu, Hong Kyung, Ryoo Seung-bum, Takayuki Yamada and Kippei Shiina. Available on Netflix from October 17, 2025, this historical thriller promises a blend of intelligence, tension and top-notch cinematography.
This article is based on information available online and in the film's press kit; we have not yet viewed the work mentioned.
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