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Based on the March 1970 hijacking of a Japanese passenger plane, Netflix’s ‘Good News,’ originally titled ‘Gut Nuiuseu,’ is a South Korean disaster drama movie co-written and directed by Byun Sung-hyun. Set in 1970, the narrative revolves around a mission to land a hijacked plane safely. When several members of the Red Army Faction get on board a passenger flight from Tokyo’s Haneda Airport with guns and knives, they hijack the aircraft soon after the plane takes off.
While they demand to be flown to Pyongyang, a mysterious mastermind called “Nobody” orchestrates a plot to bring down the hijacked plane safely with the help of Air Force lieutenant Seo Go-myung and the Director of Korean intelligence Park Sang-hyeon. By double hijacking the plane from the ground, the group must deal with the intense situation with utmost care if they want to get the better of the hijackers. Starring Sul Kyung-gu, Hong Kyung, Ryoo Seung-bum, and Takayuki Yamada, the drama film mostly unfolds inside the aircraft, airports, and other government establishments, highlighting the significance of the mission.
Good News Filming Locations
The shooting for ‘Good News’ was conducted primarily in South Korea, particularly in and around Seoul. According to reports, principal photography for the Netflix production got underway in September 2024 and continued for several months before wrapping up in February 2025.
Seoul, South Korea
Many pivotal sequences for ‘Good News’ were reportedly lensed in Seoul, officially known as Seoul Special Metropolitan City. The production team made the most of the capital’s vast and diverse landscape, allowing them to double the city for other countries. For instance, they set up camp in and around Gimpo International Airport, located at 112 Haneul-gil in Seoul’s Gangseo-gu district. The crew members transformed certain areas of the airport into Pyongyang International Airport, which is the sole international airport serving Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea.
From what we can tell, the filming unit of ‘Good News’ also seemingly utilized the facilities of one of the film studios located in and around Seoul in order to record various important scenes. In the establishing shots, you might also be able to spot a few landmarks and buildings associated with the capital, such as the Seongsan Bridge, the Lotte World Tower, the National Assembly Building, Gwanghwamun, the N Seoul Tower, the 63 Building, the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, and more. Situated in the northwest region of South Korea, the capital has also hosted the production of many film and TV projects, including ‘A Taxi Driver,’ ‘The Throne,’ ‘The Age of Shadows,’ ‘1987: When the Day Comes,’ ‘Aema,’ ‘Dear Hongrang,’ and ‘The Raincoat Killer: Chasing a Predator in Korea.’
