Netflix has officially confirmed the main cast for its upcoming Korean drama series Paper Man (working title). The crime thriller brings together top talent from Squid Game, Hospital Playlist, and the Marvel movie Avengers: Age of Ultron. Production on the series has already started.
Cho Jung-seok Leads as a Man Who Makes the Perfect Fake Bill
Cho Jung-seok, famous for his role in Hospital Playlist and the movie Exit, plays the main character Cha Myung-jo. He works at a company that makes imitation character stickers. At home, he is the head of the family in name only. His wife has a much more successful career, so he lives in her shadow.
Everything changes when Cho Jung-seok’s character accidentally creates a counterfeit bill that looks exactly like real money. This mistake pulls him into a dangerous criminal world he never expected. The role shows his character changing from a tired family man to someone who discovers a risky new side of himself.
Park Hae-soo from Squid Game Plays the Investigator
Park Hae-soo, who played the unforgettable character Cho Sang-woo in Squid Game, takes the role of Oh Seung-eop. He works as the First Deputy Director of the Anti-Counterfeiting Division at the Korea Mint. His character is a sharp and determined investigator who follows the trail of the fake money.
The actor has worked with director Lee Il-hyung before on the Netflix series Karma. Fans of Squid Game will remember Park Hae-soo’s powerful performance that earned him an Emmy nomination. His new role promises tense face-offs with Cho Jung-seok’s character.
Claudia Kim from Avengers: Age of Ultron Joins the Cast
Claudia Kim, known to global audiences for her role in Avengers: Age of Ultron, plays Ko Hye-seok. She is Cha Myung-jo’s wife and works as an elite judge. From the outside, her life looks perfect. But she faces real problems and family troubles behind closed doors.
The actress has also appeared in other popular K-dramas like Gyeongseong Creature and The Atypical Family. Her character adds a layer of mystery to the story as viewers will see what hides beneath her polished appearance.
Director Lee Il-hyung Brings His Crime Drama Skills
Lee Il-hyung directs Paper Man. He has a strong record with crime and thriller stories. His previous works include A Violent Prosecutor from 2016, the film Remember, and the recent Netflix series Karma. Critics praise his skill at creating tight, suspenseful stories with strong characters.
The director described Paper Man as a story that mixes money, desire, and family problems. The series will use sharp humor while also delivering intense suspense. It will look at the line between what society calls real and fake.
What Is Paper Man About?
Paper Man follows a simple worker whose life turns upside down after he makes a perfect fake banknote. The show blends crime, thriller, black comedy, and family drama elements. It is not connected to the 2009 American movie with the same name.
The story starts with Cha Myung-jo’s daily life at a sticker factory. He feels invisible at work and at home. His wife earns more money and holds more power in their relationship. When he accidentally creates the fake bill, he enters a world of crime that he never imagined. The series will show how one mistake can change everything.
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Streaming and Release Details
Paper Man will stream exclusively on Netflix in all regions. The platform has not announced a fixed release date yet. The show is currently listed with the working title Paper Man. The final title might change before the release.
Viewers in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India, and other countries will be able to watch the series on Netflix as soon as it comes out. Since production has started, more updates about the premiere date should come in the following months.
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