{
  "id": 6691286,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-11T02:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "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",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Actors Jung Ho-yeon and Ryu Jun-yeol have been cast in Netflix's upcoming Korean series, Outback. The series, based on the thriller webtoon G day, stars Hong Kyung, Won Ji-an, and Justin Min. Set in Australia, the story follows Zion (played by Hong) who travels to the country after his sister's sudden death to uncover the truth. Ryu plays the role of Min-hyuk, a key figure in the case, while Won portrays Zion's sister Si-young. Jung and Min are cast as Smiley and Korean Australian police officer Scott, respectively. Han Jun-hee, known for the popular Netflix series D.P., serves as executive producer. The release date for Outback has not been confirmed yet.",
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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"
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      {
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-11T02:47:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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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  "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."
}