Netflix film "Good News" has unveiled a second set of previously unseen stills full of warm atmosphere as it continues to draw a strong response in its second week after release.
Set in the 1970s, the film "Good News," which depicts a suspicious operation by people gathered to land a hijacked plane by any means necessary, released unseen stills capturing everything from the actors' dazzling moments of intense performance to the cordial atmosphere on set.
First, the released second set of unseen stills offers glimpses ranging from moments of the cast quietly coordinating with one another on the unprecedented operation to turn Gimpo Airport into Pyongyang Airport, to a scene in which a certain man (Sul KyungGu) transformed into a Western hero in Seo Go-myeong's (Hong Kyung) imagination.
Hong Kyung's complete immersion as elite Air Force Lieutenant Seo Go-myeong signals the birth of a new defining role in his career. Ryu Seung-beom's constant smiles on and off camera spark curiosity about his unchecked power-holder role as Central Intelligence Agency chief Park Sang-hyun. Also shown are the tense figures of Captain Kubo (Shiina Gitpei) and first officer Maeda (Kim Sung-oh) disembarking the hijacked plane, and Japanese vice minister of transport Shinichi (Yamada Takayuki). At the desperate moment when the plane must be landed, the question of how their fates will conclude only deepens the intrigue.
Actors who heightened viewers' immersion playing the armed group are shown holding bouquets, conveying the joyful atmosphere of the final day of filming. In addition, Jeon Do-yeon, who added richness to the film with a strong presence, and Lee Yeon and Choi Hyun-wook, who surprised viewers by appearing as a Japanese couple, further increased interest in "Good News."
Meanwhile, "Good News" has continued to receive favorable reviews from viewers in its second week after release, holding the No. 1 spot in Korea's top 10 movies category from release through today. It also ranked No. 8 on the global top 10 movies (non-English) list and appeared on 10 countries' top 10 lists, including Japan, Indonesia, Thailand and Taiwan, maintaining its buzz.
Film critic Lee Dong-jin praised the film, saying, "I have been desperately waiting for a Korean film like this," expressing satisfaction with the well-made film "Good News," completed with satire and humor.
Viewers also praised the film's perfect ensemble of characters and the actors' performances that amplified the story's entertainment value, commenting, "Even though it's a period piece, it's stylish and the characters, from leads to bit parts, were vivid. The balance between comedy and thrill was insane" (YouTube, TO****), and "A 10 out of 10 for acting and directing! Director Byun Sung-hyun's originality stood out, and the performances of Sul KyungGu, Hong Kyung and Ryu Seung-beom were unquestionably the best" (IMDb, Th****). Reactions to Byun Sung-hyun's witty, unique direction included, "Watched all of "Good News"… especially the directing and scene transition work were so fun and satisfying" (X, do****) and "Sophisticated direction, seasoned acting!" (Naver, co****). In addition, viewers called it one of the films of the year with comments such as "A film that captures Korean wit well! The actors' performances are excellent, there are laughs, so I want to recommend it" (IMDb, JAI****), "Insane directing and acting that make you watch it multiple times" (X, kk****), "So fun.. I'm watching it a second time" (Naver, se****), and "Film of the year. Rotten Tomatoes freshness 100% for a reason — definitely watch it" (Naver, ch****), continuing a wave of recommendations and repeat viewings for "Good News".
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