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Director Byun's 'Good News' Merges Comedy with Hijacking Drama

10/22/2025

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Director Byun Sung-hyun released Netflix film Good News on October 17, 2025.
The film is a black comedy inspired by 1970 Japan Airlines Flight 351 hijacking.
Sul Kyung-gu plays a mysterious fixer, and Hong Kyung plays an elite Air Force lieutenant.
The story blends factual elements with fictional dynamics across five chapters.
Byun expressed satisfaction with the project, and says he may not return to black comedy for a decade.

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Story summary

Director Byun Sung-hyun released Netflix film Good News on October 17, 2025.
The film is a black comedy inspired by 1970 Japan Airlines Flight 351 hijacking.
Sul Kyung-gu plays a mysterious fixer, and Hong Kyung plays an elite Air Force lieutenant.
The story blends factual elements with fictional dynamics across five chapters.
Byun expressed satisfaction with the project, and says he may not return to black comedy for a decade.