Good News (2025 South Korean Film)

Good News (Korean: 굿뉴스) is a 2025 South Korean action film directed by Byun Sung-Hyun. The film, which features a runtime of 136 minutes, was distributed by Netflix and held its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2025, before its general release on October 17, 2025.

Good News movie poster — Promotional poster for the film Good News.

Plot

Set in 1970, the narrative follows a secret operation launched to resolve a high-stakes plane hijacking. The mission involves a mysterious "problem solver" (played by Sul Kyung-Gu) who is brought in to handle the crisis. He works alongside an Air Force First Lieutenant (Hong Kyung) and the head of the KCIA (Ryoo Seung-Bum), who oversees the operation.

Cast

The film features an extensive ensemble cast representing various factions involved in the 1970 incident.

Sul Kyung-Gu as the mysterious problem solver.

Hong Kyung as Air Force First Lieutenant Seo Go-Myung.

Ryoo Seung-Bum as KCIA head Park Sang-Hyeon.

Key Cast Members

Sul Kyung-Gu as the problem solver
Hong Kyung as Seo Go-Myung
Ryoo Seung-Bum as Park Sang-Hyeon
Jeon Do-Yeon as the First Lady
Park Hae-Soo as Ryeo Dol-Chan