[Press Release] Three Korean Netflix Originals Officially Invited to the 30th Busan International Film Festival

"Good News"

Netflix will introduce a diverse slate of 3 Korean titles at the 30th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). Celebrating its 30th anniversary, BIFF will present a special lineup of Korean and global shows, along with the hottest new Netflix titles by world-renowned auteurs. 

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"Good News"

Set in the 1970s, "Good News" follows a group of people determined to land a hijacked plane at any cost, hatching a suspicious plan along the way. Officially invited to the Special Presentations section of the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and generating strong buzz, the film is now highly anticipated as the first Korean film in seven years to be invited to the Gala Presentation section at BIFF. In this film, Director Byun Sung-Hyun teams up once again with Netflix, following Kill Boksoon. Featuring a stellar ensemble cast led by Sul Kyung-gu, Hong Kyung, and Ryoo Seung-beom, "Good News" will take you aboard a hijacked plane on a thrilling, twist-laden journey packed with suspense, high-stakes conflict, and unexpected turns.  

"The Great Flood"

Invited to 'Korean Cinema Today - Special Premiere', "The Great Flood" is a sci-fi disaster film set in a flooded apartment building that portrays humanity's desperate fight for survival on the last day of Earth. Amid the devastation and relentless tension of the disaster, Kim Da-mi and Park Hae-soo will captivate audiences with gripping performances that heighten the film's emotional impact.  

"As You Stood By"

Netflix's Korean title has been invited to BIFF's On Screen section. "As You Stood By" is a series that will thrust viewers into the harrowing tale of two women who, facing a dire life-or-death dilemma, make the fateful choice to kill - and are swept into a chain of unforeseen consequences. Directed by Lee Jeong-lim and featuring Jeon So-nee, Lee Yoo-mi, Jang Seung-jo, and Lee Mu-saeng, the show captures the friendship and bond between two women as they strive to escape violence and a hellish reality through their suspenseful journey.