Netflix has confirmed to release the Korean adaptation of global hit “La Casa de Papel — Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area.” A special teaser was together released with the exciting announcement, bringing new hype and sneak peeks to the final visuals.
“Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area” narrates a genius strategist and his talented crew — composed of top-class thieves — attempting to pull off an unprecedented heist in the Korean Peninsula. The story portrays unexpected twists and turns as the crew stage a hostage while facing inexplicable challenges. All eyes are focused on the background and definition behind the title “Joint Economic Area.”
The special teaser illustrates the Professor — performed by Yoo Ji-tae — in front of a wall filled with unique masks, including traditional Korean and the iconic Salvador Dali mask from the original Spanish series. Furthermore, along with Seon Woojin — Team leader of the Crisis Negotiation team performed by Kim Yunjin — the attractive visuals of each eight heist members along with their city-name alias are introduced: Berlin (Park Hae-soo); Tokyo (Jun Jong-seo); Moscow (Lee Won-jong); Denver (Kim Ji-hun); Nairobi (Jang Yoon-ju); Rio (Lee Hyun-woo); Helsinki (Kim Ji-hoon); and Oslo (Lee Kyu-ho).
The special teaser ignites curiosity and hype about how the global hit series “La Casa de Papel” will translate into the Korean context. “Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area” will be released in 2022, on Netflix.
It is directed by Kim Hong-sun and written by Ryu Yong-jae, Kim Hwan-chae and Choe Sung-jun.
