Ryu Jun-yeol, Hong Kyung, HOYEON, Won Ji-an, and Justin H. Min are set to star in the newly announced <a href="https://comicvibe.com/watch-iron-man-series/” title=”Watch Iron Man (Series)”>seriesOutback(WT). The series follows Zion, who travels to Australia after receiving the tragic news of his sister’s sudden death — only to be confronted, in an unfamiliar city, with unsettling questions about how she died, and to find himself relentlessly chasing the truth.
Based on the popular webtoon “G’Day,”Outback(WT) builds on the original’s dark, mysterious tension while dramatically reimagining its characters, backstories, and relationships.
Han Jun-hee (D.P.,Weak Herofranchise) serves as executive producer and creator. Reflecting on the story’s journey from page to screen, Han shared:”We wanted to use the unique strengths of the television medium to delve deeper into the characters’ emotions and dynamic relationships. Beyond the thrills of uncovering a mystery, we aimed to capture the fragile vulnerabilities, inner conflicts, and growth of youth caught in the crossfire.”
The series will be directed by Jeon Du-gwan (D.P.Season 2,Seen: A Bizarre Story) with a script by writer Park Hyun-woo (Weak Hero Class 2) and Han Jun-hee.
The newly revealed cast lineup has also drawn significant global attention.
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Ryu Jun-yeol(Revelations,The 8 Show,The Owl,Believer) stars asHan Minhyuk, a mysterious man standing at the very center of the investigation.
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Hong Kyung(Good News,Hear Me: Our Summer,Weak Hero Class 1) playsZion, the brother who travels to Australia to unearth the truth behind his sister’s death, and whose search soon spirals into obsession as he follows her haunting final traces.
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HOYEON(Squid Game, Hope) playsSmiley, an unpredictable livestream creator.
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Won Ji-an(D.P.,Made in Korea) portrays Zion’s sister,Si-young, the catalyst for the entire tragedy, whose death adds emotional weight and mystery over the series.
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Justin H. Min(The Umbrella Academy,BEEF,After Yang) joins the cast asScott, a Korean-Australian police officer who adds dynamic energy and tension to the story.
With this ensemble driving its mystery,Outback(WT) promises sharp character dynamics and cast chemistry set against the unfamiliar backdrop of Australia.
Outback(WT) will be available exclusively on Netflix.
