Netflix has confirmed production of the new series ‘Outback’ (working title), based on the webtoon ‘Geudai.’
The cast announced on September 11 includes Ryu Jun-yeol, Hong Kyung, Jung Ho-yeon, Won Ji-an, and Justin Min.
What has been confirmed in this announcement is the production and the major roles; no release timing was provided.
3-Line Summary
1. Netflix has confirmed production of ‘Outback.’
2. Hong Kyung, Ryu Jun-yeol, and Jung Ho-yeon are joining the cast.
3. The release timing was not included in this announcement.
Sion Heads to Australia in Pursuit of His Sister’s Death
‘Outback’ begins when Sion heads to Australia after hearing of his sister’s sudden death. The story centers on his confronting questions surrounding his sister’s death in an unfamiliar city and tracing the hidden truth.
The protagonist, Sion, is played by actor Hong Kyung. Hong Kyung’s agency, Management mmm, stated that he will appear as Sion, who travels to Australia to find traces of his sister. Sion was introduced as a character who becomes entangled with various people at the share house where his sister stayed and pursues clues to the case.
The original work is the webtoon ‘Geudai.’ Ilgan Sports reported that the drama newly constructs the backstories and relationships of each original character while expanding the supporting characters and the world. This can be read as a choice to broaden the character relationships and scope of the events to suit the drama format, rather than transferring the original work as-is.
Ryu Jun-yeol at the Center of the Suspicions, Jung Ho-yeon as a Local Creator
Ryu Jun-yeol plays Min-hyuk, a mysterious man at the center of the case Sion is pursuing. It is a key role showing who the suspicions Sion encounters in Australia are directed toward.
Jung Ho-yeon plays Smiley, a creator who communicates with people through live broadcasts in Australia. Won Ji-an plays Sion’s sister, Si-young, the character who serves as the story’s starting point. Justin Min has joined the cast as Scott, a Korean American police officer.
The full picture of the case cannot be known from this casting alone. However, it is confirmed that the traces of a deceased sister, a local live-broadcast creator, a Korean American police officer, and a man at the center of the suspicions meet within one case. It is worth watching to see whether Sion’s pursuit extends beyond a personal loss into the network of relationships in an unfamiliar city.
The ‘D.P.’ Team Is Participating in the Direction and Screenwriting
The series is directed by Jeon Doo-kwan. Director Jeon served as an assistant director on season 2 of the Netflix series ‘D.P.’ and directed the TVING series ‘Scene: A Bizarre Story.’
The screenplay is being written jointly by writer Park Hyun-woo, who wrote ‘Weak Hero Class 2,’ and director Han Jun-hee, who directed ‘D.P.’ Director Han Jun-hee is also serving as the chief planner. In the announcement, Han stated that he wants to portray the characters’ emotions and relationships more deeply through the strengths of the drama medium, while also capturing the enjoyment of pursuing the case alongside the anxiety and growth of youth. This reflects the production team’s plans and does not indicate the content or release performance of the completed work.
This announcement reports that ‘Outback’ has entered the production stage and that the major cast and crew have been determined. The next information viewers will want to confirm is whether the title will be finalized, when it will be released, and what kind of case they will unravel in Australia.
References
Tags #Netflix #Outback #OutbackWorkingTitle #RyuJunYeol #HongKyung #JungHoYeon #WonJiAn #JustinMin #Geudai #WebtoonBasedDrama #NewNetflixSeries #KoreanDrama #MysteryDrama