Netflix to Edit Out Yoo Ah In’s Portion in ‘Goodbye Earth’ + To Possibly Air in 2024
Netflix has given "Goodbye Earth," which stars Yoo Ah In and Ahn Eun Jin, a green light after the drama's postponement.
In an exclusive report cited by YTN, Netflix is planning to release the upcoming K-drama "Goodbye Earth" in April 2024.
'Goodbye Earth' to Premiere in 2024 + Yoo Ah In's Airtime to be Reduced
After months of being delayed due to issues surrounding the cast member, the streaming giant is looking into releasing the webtoon-based K-drama following Yoo Ah In's drug case.
Since the production team concluded the filming session before the news about the actor broke, Netflix plans on editing out Yoo Ah In's portion "as much as possible."
Back in March 2023, at the height of the drug controversy, a source from Netflix shared that they had discussed with the production team to "tentatively postpone the release of 'Goodbye Earth'" and will update the public once the premiere date is confirmed.
Due to this, some of the cast members couldn't help but express their disappointment.
Supporting actor Kim Young Woong mentioned in a previous interview that they regret the decision of the network and drama officials.
"The welcome phone call from the casting news and the heart-fluttering memories of the first filming are all about to disappear."
Citing the sacrifices of the individuals behind the series, from the staff members, "who worked hard with patience and sacrifice," to his co-stars, to the director, screenwriter, and production company, who have shown dedication to produce such an amazing project.
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Moreover, the actor also pointed out that he "has no intention of defending" Yoo Ah In but mentioned that "it is upsetting that 'Goodbye Earth', which was about to be born through the hard work and sacrifice of countless people, will not see the light of day."
"Goodbye Earth" is a Netflix original series that depicts the journey of four individuals who find themselves in the middle of a chaotic situation. They only have 200 days to survive until Earth collides with an asteroid.
It stars Yoo Ah In, Ahn Eun Jin, Jeon Sung Woo, and Kim Yoon Hye, along with a supporting cast including veteran actress Kim Young Ok, teen actor Kim Kang Hoon, and more.
Yoo Ah In News: Actor to Go In to His First Trial
Following the update regarding Netflix's "Goodbye Earth," Yoo Ah In is set to go on his first trial, scheduled for December 12.
Initially, the first formal trial was scheduled for November 14, but his legal team requested to postpone the hearing due to a limited preparation period.
Yoo Ah In was also indicted without detention in November on eight charges, which include violation of the Medical Service Act, fraud, violation of the National Health Insurance Act, and violation of the Resident Registration Act.
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Written by Geca Wills
