Upcoming in December, 5 Facts About 'MONEY HEIST' Korean Version That Will Be Released on Netflix

Kapanlagi.com - This series is a remake adaptation of the previous Netflix series, MONEY HEIST (LA CASA DE CAPEL), which aired in Spanish version and has completed its 5th season on Netflix. Money Heist tells the story of a heist orchestrated by a genius Professor and assisted by 12 individuals from different countries around the world.

MONEY HEIST, a Spanish phenomenon worldwide, has become one of the most influential and popular non-English language dramas on Netflix. South Korea, which previously shook the world with its famous series SQUID GAME, will try its luck again with this series. Netflix has also announced the lineup of cast and crew who will be involved in this series.

Directed by Kim Hong Sun, known for his expertise in dark drama genres and has successfully directed dramas such as VOICE, BLACK, AND LUCA: THE BEGINNING, and written by Ryoo Yong Jae, known for his works PYCHOPATH DIARY and MY HOLO LOVE. The drama stars will also appear in this series, including Yoo Ji Tae, Jeon Jong Seo, Park Hae Soo, Lee Won Jong, Kim Ji Hoon. It is reported to be airing at the end of 2021, and the series is said to have a total of 12 episodes.

Still curious about this series? Let's check out the facts below!

1. Main Character Professor Genius Starring Yoo Ji Tae

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A head robber who is a genius professor will be played by veteran actor, Yoo Ji Tae. Previously, he was known for his roles in various dramas such as WHEN MY LOVE BLOOMS (2020), MAD DOG (2017), HEALER (2014), and THE GOOD WIFE (2018)

Yoo Ji Tae joined the acting world since 1998, he brought his name back into the spotlight after starring in the popular drama WHEN MY LOVE BLOOMS (2020). With his charisma and presence in dramas and his experience in the acting world, he was finally chosen as the main character of the Korean version of MONEY HEIST.

2. Positive Response From the Original Writer

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The original writer of MONEY HEIST, Alex Pina, has shown his positive response. Quoted from Soompi, he said:

"In recent years, Korean content has surpassed national boundaries and attracted many viewers worldwide with its unmatched composition and culture, as has now been achieved byMONEY HEIST."

"That's why we are interested in the potential of the Korean version of MONEY HEIST. I am very excited to see what will happen when this case is revealed with a background in the Korean peninsula,”

With that statement, he hopes that his work will be more recognized and loved by fans of this series worldwide.

3. Facts about the Popularity of the Original Version of Money Heist on Netflix

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In its development, the Money Heist series, which is airing on Netflix, has now reached the fourth part out of a total of 5 seasons. The series currently occupies the third position in terms of viewership in hours. With a total of 619 million hours, it is ranked after the series SQUID GAME and BRIDGERTON. With that number, Money Heist still remains in the top 10 most-watched shows on Netflix since its initial release.

4. Collaboration of Director Kim and Writer Ryoo

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The collaboration between renowned director Kim Hong Seon and writer Ryoo Yong Jae has happened before. Their first series together was titled LIAR GAME (2014) and the second one in 2016 was PIED PAPER.

Director Kim Hong Seon was trusted to work on this series because of his achievements in creating dark-themed series with genres such as horror, action, thriller, and mystery in his previous works. Some examples are VOICE (2017), BLACK (2017), THE GUEST (2018), and LUCA: THE BEGINNING (2021), which have high ratings as films with similar genres.

5. Park Hae Soo as a Replacement for Park Hae Joon

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Initially, the crucial character Berlin in this series was supposed to be played by Park Hae Joon, whom we know from the series THE WORLD OF THE MARRIED. During the production, several issues arose which caused delays and disruptions in the shooting process. This led him to decide to leave because his schedule clashed with another schedule he already had. With a responsive attitude, Netflix finally found a replacement from the series PRISON PLAYBOOK, Kim Jae Hyuk, played by Park Hae Soo.

Writer: Ardha Ulya Ma'rifah

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