Gong Yoo to Star in Sci-Fi Drama Series on Netflix

Actor Gong Yoo is the latest Korean star to unveil plans to work with streaming platform Netflix.

An industry source said on Tuesday that Gong will star in a sci-fi drama series set in a dystopian future in which Earth lacks sufficient food and water due to global desertification.

The Netflix original series has already generated hype since it was reported that top actor Jung Woo-sung will join it as a producer.

It will consist of eight episodes and shooting will begin in August.