Netflix has released the Money Heist: Korea teaser for the highly-anticipated South Korean remake of the global action-thriller La Casa de Papel, which will start streaming on June 24.
The video officially reveals the meaning behind its title, Joint Economic Area. This addresses the drama’s intriguing plot point which is the unification of Korea, a monumental political move that would greatly affect the main characters. It also gives a preview of the gang’s action-packed heist including their first meeting.
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Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area stars Yoo Ji-tae (Oldboy) as the Professor, Kim Yunjin (Lost) as Crisis Negotiation team leader Seon Woojin, Park Hae-soo (Squid Game) as Berlin, Jun Jong-seo (Burning) as Tokyo, Lee Won-jong (Dear My Friends) as Moscow, Kim Ji-hun (Flower of Evil) as Denver, Jang Yoon-ju (Three Sisters) as Nairobi, Lee Hyun-woo (Moorim School) as Rio, Kim Ji-hoon as Helsinki, Lee Kyu-ho as Oslo, and more.
“The series narrates a genius strategist and his talented crew – composed of top-class thieves – attempting to pull off an unprecedented heist in the Korean Peninsula,” reads the synopsis. “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.”
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Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area is directed by Kim Hong-sun from a screenplay written by Ryu Yong-jae, Kim Hwan-chae, and Choe Sung-jun. It is a production by BH Entertainment and Zium Content.