Goodbye Earth ending explained: Does everyone die from the asteroid?

Does the K-drama Goodbye Earth conclude on a happy or sad note as it chronicles the last 200 days of Woongchoen City’s residents before an asteroid strikes South Korea?

In light of the announcement that the government was unable to divert an approaching asteroid, it is crucial for South Korea to make necessary preparations. Both South Korea and Woongchoen City are expected to bear the brunt of the impact and face potential destruction.

Goodbye Earth centers around a diverse group of individuals, including Jin Se-kyung, a devoted middle school teacher and city hall volunteer who will do whatever it takes to safeguard her students. Yoon-sang, a researcher, returns to Korea to be by Se-kyung’s side. Seong-jae, a priest, works tirelessly to uphold the faith of the community during the crisis. Kang In-ah serves as a military commander.

As the apocalypse draws near, the characters must determine how to spend their remaining time as chaos ensues. Caution: Spoilers ahead!

Is Everyone Killed by the Asteroid in Goodbye Earth?

The ending of the K-drama is bittersweet as the characters accept their fate and make the most of their remaining time together.

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In the last 20 days on Earth, many changes take place. Seong-jae abandons his priesthood, Se-kyung and Yoon-sang begin their new life as a married couple, and the actions of everyone involved have impacted their destinies. However, there is a looming sense of grim reality underlying these changes.

Before departing, In-ah makes the decision to resign from her role as a military commander in order to seize the opportunity to travel extensively. However, she first stops by the army’s artillery to retrieve a gun magazine and then proceeds to bid farewell to Se-kyung and Yoon-sang.

Before departing, she asks Yoon-sang to retrieve the hidden gun. After replacing the empty magazine clip with a full one, she hands it back to him, instructing him to protect Se-kyung. However, the situation escalates when Se-kyung heads to the docks where the local gang members gather. She discovers that one of the leaders is offering a drug addict the chance to escape on a plane, but only if he brings three children along.

Se-kyung’s three students are among the individuals the thugs are desperately trying to take abroad on cargo ships before the impending asteroid strike. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, Se-kyung understands that she must once again take action to ensure their safety.

As the series comes to a close, glimpses of the characters’ lives are shown as they move forward. Soon Se-kyung bids farewell to Ms. Kim and stops by to see the children, who are now living in fear due to messages from the thug leader.

In the final scenes of Goodbye Earth, Yoon-sang is seen making bottle bombs while Se-kyung heads to the leader’s known club. The episode concludes with her heartfelt monologue bidding farewell and a montage of her loved ones being happy. The uplifting images include her students joyfully floating away on a hot air balloon and more.

Se-kyung is seen holding the thug at gunpoint while Yoon-sang races on his bike towards the docks where the cargo ships are located. Suddenly, an asteroid plummets from the sky just as a gunshot rings out.

You can stream Goodbye Earth on Netflix, along with other highly recommended K-dramas that will soon be available on the platform.