This drama is based on the novel “Goodbye, Yonder” (굿바이, 욘더 in Korean) written by Kim JangHwan (김장환). The leads in the drama are Shin HaKyun and Han JiMin. Actor Shin HaKyun has starred in the dramas “Beyond Evil”, “Soul Mechanic”, “Less Than Evil”, and “Pied Piper”. Actress and model Han JiMin has had major roles in the dramas “Our Blues”, “One Spring Night”, “The Light In Your Eyes”, and “Familiar Wife”. Actress Lee JungEun (“Our Blues”, “Juvenile Justice”, “Missing 2”), and rookie actress Yoon IRae, along with actors Jung JinYoung (“My Unfamiliar Family”, “Chief Of Staff”), and Bae YooRam (“Jessi”, “Moonshine”, “Taxi Driver”) will also be starring in this drama. A production team member said, “This will be an opportunity to share thoughts about life and death, memory and happiness amidst the unanswered questions.” Here is more information. Yonder (2022) Information Title: Yonder / Yondeo / 욘더 Director: Lee JunIk Writer: Kim JeongHoon, Oh SeungHyun Network: TVING Runtime: From October 14, 2022
of Episodes: 6
Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama Language: Korean Summary One day after JaeHyun’s wife, Lee Hu, died of an illness, JaeHyun receives a message from her. Later, she sent an invitation for JaeHyun to come to “Yonder,” a world designed with her own memory. JaeHyun goes to “Yonder” and meets Lee Hu again. Can they be together forever? Cast Shin HaKyun as JaeHyun JaeHyun is a journalist for “Science M” who lives an empty life after his wife’s death. He receives questionable mail from his deceased wife, has an unbelievable reunion, and becomes confused about his existence. Han JiMin as Lee Hu Lee Hu is sentenced to a time limit on earth after being diagnosed with cancer. She plans eternal happiness after death, rather than counting down the days she has left to live on earth. She is a person who leads the reenactment of the unfamiliar world called “Yonder”. Lee JungEun as Siren Siren is the Manager of “Yonder” and truly believes in the made-up world. Yoon IRe as Peach Peach is a young woman desperate to be in “Yonder”. Jung JinYoung as Dr. K Dr. K is the scientist who created “Yonder”. He believes you can design your death beautifully. He approaches death as science with a novel idea of designing death rather than life. Bae YooRam as Pro Park Pro Park is a hacker that raises the curiosity of those in “Yonder”. Teaser & Posters Here is one of the teasers.
Here are the official posters. About the Novel “Goodbye, Yonder” (굿바이, 욘더 in Korean) is a novel written by Kim JangHwan (김장환). “We invite you to “Yonder,” the last place to meet your loved one. Kim JangHwan’s feature novel won the 4th Korea New Wave Literature Award. This work, which has been praised by the judges as the most high-tech and warm future literature can portray, tells us that at any moment in the future that we can imagine, at any time when civilization and human evolution produce remarkable results, the future of humans lies in restoring emotions rather than expanding technology. The novel is set in Seoul 30 years from now. It is a ubiquitous world where reality and cyberspace are mixed together and mankind dreams of a new evolution in harmony with machines. The protagonist, who sent his wife away with cancer, meets his wife’s memory and avatar stored in cyberspace one day and decides to abandon his body to be with her and enter “Yonder,” the last space where he can be with his wife…” - Ridi Books You can find the novel in Korean here. Have a glimpse at the novel below. Top 4 Korean Web Dramas To Have On Your Watchlist This October 2022 KDRAMA STORIES|Oct 1, 2022
