Netflix’s new Korean superhero series Cashero concluded its first season with a dramatic, full-circle ending. While fans are eager for more, Netflix has not yet confirmed a second season.
The show, starring Lee Jun-ho, premiered on December 26, 2025, with all eight episodes available at once. The series finale provided significant closure for the main characters, wrapping up the central conflict. The decision for a second season now rests with Netflix, which will likely evaluate the show’s global viewership and engagement in the coming weeks before making any announcement.
What Happens in the Cashero Season 1 Finale?
The first season of Cashero tells a complete story with a definitive ending for its protagonist, Kang Sang-woong, played by Lee Jun-ho.
Sang-woong is an ordinary civil servant who inherits a peculiar family power: super strength that is directly tied to the amount of cash he has in his pocket. Every time he uses his power, the money vanishes. His journey pits him against the “Criminal Association” (Beominhoe), a shadowy organization that hunts superhumans to steal and monetize their abilities.
The season culminates in a final showdown with Jo Nathan (Lee Chae-min), a ruthless heir to the organization. In a powerful moment, Sang-woong is empowered not just by his own money but by cash thrown to him by ordinary citizens he is trying to protect, allowing him to defeat Nathan. With the villain subdued and the organization’s illegal funds seized, the core conflict is resolved.
The finale then fast-forwards, showing Sang-woong and his pragmatic girlfriend, Kim Min-suk (Kim Hye-jun), achieving their dream. They move into a new home, and Min-suk reveals she is pregnant, offering a hopeful and personal conclusion to their story.
Lee Jun-ho reflected on the finale’s message: “Not only do the other superhumans help [Sang-woong], but ordinary people also join forces with him to defeat a great evil… I think this message is especially meaningful today”.
Has Netflix Renewed Cashero for Season 2?
As of December 27, 2025, Netflix has not announced a renewal for Cashero Season 2. The show just premiered, and the streaming service typically takes time to analyze performance data before making renewal decisions.
The series was launched globally on Netflix on December 26. Key factors Netflix will consider include:
- How many viewers start the series.
- How many complete all eight episodes.
- The level of buzz and discussion the show generates internationally, particularly given Lee Jun-ho’s rising global profile.
Could There Be a Story for Season 2?
While Season 1 ends with Sang-woong’s personal arc reaching a satisfying point, the world of Cashero remains rich with potential for more stories.
- Source Material: The series is based on an ongoing Kakao webtoon, which means there is additional story content that has not yet been adapted for the screen.
- An Open World: Although the main villain is defeated, other superhumans with their own unique power systems—like the calorie-fueled telekinetic Bang Eun-mi (Kim Hyang-gi) and the lawyer Byeon Ho-in (Kim Byung-chul), whose powers activate with alcohol—continue to exist in this world. New threats could easily emerge.
- New Themes: A potential second season could explore new challenges, such as the legacy of powers or the responsibilities that come with them, especially as Sang-woong starts a family of his own.
Director Lee Chang-min described the show as a grounded, reality-oriented take on superheroes, focusing on the irony of a hero limited by his financial means. This unique premise provides a strong foundation for further exploration.
Where to Watch Cashero
The entire first season of Cashero is available to stream exclusively on Netflix. The series features a standout cast, including:
- Lee Jun-ho as Kang Sang-woong
- Kim Hye-jun as Kim Min-suk
- Kim Byung-chul as Byeon Ho-in
- Kim Hyang-gi as Bang Eun-mi
- Lee Chae-min as Jo Nathan
- Kang Han-na as Jo Anna
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