{
  "id": 6689538,
  "title": "Jung Ho-yeon, Ryu Jun-yeol cast in new Netflix series 'Outback'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/jung-ho-yeon-ryu-jun-yeol-cast-in-new-netflix-series-outback",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-11T02:47:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20260911/jung-ho-yeon-ryu-jun-yeol-cast-in-new-netflix-series-outback"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Netflix has announced the casting of Jung Ho-yeon and Ryu Jun-yeol for their upcoming Korean series, Outback. Based on the thriller webtoon G day, the series is set in Australia and follows Zion (Hong Kyung), who travels to the country to uncover the truth behind his sister's sudden death. Ryu plays the role of Min-hyuk, a mysterious figure central to the case, while Jung takes on the role of Scott, a Korean Australian police officer. Won Ji-an portrays Zion's sister Si-young, and Justin Min joins the cast. Executive producer Han Jun-hee, known for the popular series D.P., is also involved with the project. A release date has not yet been announced.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Jung Ho-yeon, Ryu Jun-yeol cast in new Netflix series 'Outback'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/jung-ho-yeon-ryu-jun-yeol-cast-in-new-netflix-series-outback-6691499",
        "published": "2026-09-11T02:17:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Jung Ho-yeon, Ryu Jun-yeol cast in new Netflix series 'Outback'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/jung-ho-yeon-ryu-jun-yeol-cast-in-new-netflix-series-outback-6691286",
        "published": "2026-09-11T02:52:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "'Call My Agent! The Movie' on Netflix offers a long-awaited, joyful cast reunion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/call-my-agent-the-movie-on-netflix-offers-a-long-awaited-joyful-cast",
        "published": "2026-09-11T17:22:32.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}