After much wait, the fans of mystery and dystopian thrillers are gearing up for the release of Goodbye Earth. It is based on the works of acclaimed Japanese author Kotaro Isaka’s book The Fool At the End of the World. The 12-episode web-series is directed by Kim Jin-min, who is best known for the 2020 crime drama series, Extracurricular. The show is written by Jung Sung-jo, known for 2023 vampire-led romantic comedy, Heartbeat.
Goodbye Earth’s plot revolves around an apocalyptic scenario in which an asteroid moves towards Earth. People only have 200 days till they brace for the asteroid impact that can possibly end life on the planet. The series shows how society goes down in chaos and anarchy in the light of impending doom.
The show is supported by a stellar ensemble cast. Ahn Eun-jin plays Jin Se-kyung, a middle-school teacher. Yoo Ah-in plays Yoon Sang-eun, a biotech researcher and Se-kyung’s longtime lover. Jeon Sung-woo will be featured as Woo Seong-jae, an assistant priest at a Catholic Church who is tasked with addressing the believers, on behalf of the chief priest who had disappeared after the asteroid’s announcement. Yoon-hye will play Kang In-ah, the commander of a combat service. Other notable actors like Kim Young Ok, Kim Kang Hoon, Kim Min Chul and Kim Young Woong will also play brief parts in the series.
When and where to watch Goodbye Earth
Goodbye Earth is set to premiere on April 26, 2024. The time for the show is 12:30 PM KST (4 PM IST). Goodbye Earth will be exclusively available for streaming on Netflix as it is a Netflix original series.
Delayed release
Goodbye Earth was initially slated for a 2023 release, but the controversy around actor Yoo Ah-in’s drug possession and consumption negatively impacted the series. Yoo Ah-in plays one of the main characters in the series. It will be interesting to see if the showmakers edit out his portions to reduce his screen time following the drug use allegations.
In February 2023, Yoo Ah-in was tested for drug use with his agency UAA pledging cooperation with law enforcement. Subsequent investigations found the 37-year-old positive for marijuana and negative for propofol based on his urine test and hair examination. Yoo Ah-in lost a number of endorsement deals and was removed from major projects following the drug test results.
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