A short teaser for the new Netflix series Cashero, starring Lee Jun-ho, has become an online sensation. A single scene featuring the actor shirtless has dominated social media chatter since the video was released on December 1, 2025. The overwhelming fan reaction has created massive early interest in the show, which is set to premiere on December 26.
What Is the Viral Teaser All About?
Netflix released the first one-minute look at its upcoming superhero drama Cashero on December 1. The teaser introduces the show’s unique story. Kang Sang-woong, played by Lee Jun-ho, is an ordinary civil servant who discovers his physical strength increases based on how much cash he is holding. However, the power comes with a major problem: every time he uses his strength, the money in his hand disappears.
The teaser mixes humor and action, showing Sang-woong awkwardly explaining his expensive power to his pragmatic girlfriend, Kim Min-suk, played by Kim Hye-jun. It also introduces other powered individuals he teams up with, like a lawyer whose abilities activate with alcohol and a woman whose telekinesis is fueled by calories. The scene that captured everyone’s attention, however, is a brief moment where Sang-woong stands shirtless in front of a bathroom mirror, looking at his reflection.
Social Media Erupts Over Lee Jun-ho’s Scene
The reaction to Lee Jun-ho’s shirtless moment was instant and widespread across platforms like X (formerly Twitter). Fans quickly shared still images and short clips from the scene, praising the actor’s physique. Many comments humorously noted that the visual quality was so high it looked like a promotional poster for a fitness competition.
“Because this needs to be on the TL. And this looks like a promo poster for Physical Asia”
The excitement extended beyond his existing fanbase, with viewers joking that people who weren’t previously his fans were now taking notice. One fan wrote on social media, “body so tea people are claiming my man AGAIN,” while another commented, “This is why #LeeJunho is gatekeeping his abs”.
The timing of the teaser’s release added another layer to the buzz. Lee Jun-ho’s previous drama, Typhoon Family, aired its final episode on November 30, just one day before the Cashero teaser dropped. Fans pointed out the sharp contrast between his gentle father role in that series and his new superhero look. One social media user captured the mood, writing, “My timeline is sad over #TyphoonFamily ending and salivating over shirtless Lee Junho in #Cashero!”.
Understanding the Story of Cashero
Cashero is based on a popular webtoon of the same name. The story follows Kang Sang-woong, a civil servant who is diligently saving money for marriage and a home. His life changes when he gains a superpower that makes him stronger based on the cash he holds, but drains that cash whenever he uses the ability. This creates a relatable conflict for a character who must literally spend his savings to fight evil.
The series is positioned as a grounded superhero story that blends comedy with the real-world anxieties of personal finance. The teaser’s tagline highlights this core dilemma: “What am I supposed to do? They want me to do good deeds with my own money”.
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The Team Bringing Cashero to Life
The series features a cast that fans have described as “unbelievable”. Alongside Lee Jun-ho and Kim Hye-jun, the show stars Kim Byung-chul as a lawyer who leads an association of superpowered people, and Kim Hyang-gi as Bang Eun-mi, whose telekinetic power is linked to the calories she consumes.
Lee Chang-min, known for directing the comedy series Eulachacha Waikiki, is directing Cashero. The writing team includes Lee Jae-in and Jeon Chan-ho. The series will consist of 8 episodes, all scheduled for release at once on Netflix on December 26.
Following the viral teaser, anticipation for the full series is high. Early social media reactions praised the fresh and relatable concept, with comments like, “How is a superhero show this relatable?” and “This already looks great”. With its unique premise and the star power of Lee Jun-ho, Cashero is set to be a major year-end release on Netflix.
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