Yonder (South Korean TV Series)
Yonder is a South Korean science fiction drama series that premiered in 2022. Directed by Lee Joon-ik, the six-episode series was released on the streaming platform TVING. The narrative is set in a metropolitan environment in the year 2032 and explores philosophical questions regarding the nature of existence, death, and the potential for digital consciousness.
Plot
The story follows Kim Jae-hyun, a reporter for the media outlet Science M, who struggles to cope with the death of his wife, Cha Yi-hoo. Following her passing, Jae-hyun receives an unexpected message from his late wife, inviting him to a mysterious place known as "Yonder." It is revealed that before succumbing to cancer, Yi-hoo entered into a contract that allowed her consciousness to persist in this digital space, which exists between life and death.
Cast
The series features a central cast portraying characters navigating the intersection of technology and human grief.
- Shin Ha-kyun as Kim Jae-hyun
- Han Ji-min as Cha Yi-hoo
- Lee Jung-eun as Seiren
- Jung Jin-young as Dr. K
- Cha Soon-bae as Choi Han-ki
- Yoon Yi-re as Peach
- Yun Seul as Ga-young's mother
Production
Yonder was directed by Lee Joon-ik, a filmmaker known for his work in South Korean cinema. The screenplay was written by Kim Jung-hun, Oh Seung-hyun, and Kim Sung-cheol. The series was produced for the streaming service TVING and consists of six episodes released in October 2022.
