Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area

Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area

“Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area” follows the story of a mastermind and the robbers that join together to complete a heist.

This drama is a remake of the Netflix drama “Casa de Papel” or “Money Heist” originally set in Spain. 

The leads in this drama are Yoo JiTae, Park HaeSoo, Kim YunJin, Jun JongSeo, Lee WonJong, Kim JiHoon, Jang YoonJu, Lee HyunWoo, Park MyungHoon, Kim SeungO, and Lee JooBin.

General Information
International Title: The House of Paper / Money Heist
Original Title: 종이의 집 (romanization: Jongiui Jib)
Genre: Heist, Crime
Episode: 12
Released Date: 2022
Streaming: Netflix
International Distributor: Netflix
Starring: Yoo Ji Tae, Park Hae Soo, Jeon Jong Seo, Lee Won Jong
Director: Kim Hong Sun
Writer: Ryu Yong Jae
Viewership: TBA
Awards: N/A

Synopsis
The House of Paper Korean drama is the remake of Spanish drama Money Heist (La Casa de Papel). The story-line follows The Professor, an ambitious heist mastermind, conducts the biggest heist in Korean Peninsula. In order to accomplish this mission, he recruits several members with different strong characters and personalities. Each member uses city name as a code. Although they arrange the perfect strategy, they have to deal with unexpected circumstances.


Yoo JiTae as The Professor

Yoo JiTae as The Professor 

The Professor is a genius crime designer who planned an unprecedented hostage heist. He is resourceful, has his own convictions, and possesses strong beliefs.

The Professor (Yoo Ji-Tae)
Yoo Ji Tae (Yoo Jitae) Profile
Birth Name: 유지태 (Yoo Ji Tae)
Stage Name: Yoo Ji Tae
Nationality: Korean
Date of Birth: 1976.04.13
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 188 cm
Weight: 78 kg
Blood Type: AB
Agency: BH Entertainment
Spouse: Kim Hyo Jin (actress)
Instagram: @jt_db

As revealed in the trailers, there is a full lineup of popular actors who are involved in this production. Here is the breakdown of the gang members:

Park HaeSoo as Berlin

Park HaeSoo as Berlin

Berlin is from North Korea and came out of a concentration camp. He believes the only way to control humans is to rule by dividing them or creating fear.

Park Hae Soo (박해수) is an actor under BH Entertainment. his acting debut in 2007. He is best known for his roles in Prison Playbook (2017), Quantum Physics (2019), and Squid Games (2021).

Birth Name: Park Hae Soo (박해수)
Birthdate: Nov 21st, 1981
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 181 cm (5′ 11″)
Weight: 76 kg (167 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Nationality: Korean

Jun JongSeo as Tokyo

Jun JongSeo as Tokyo

Tokyo emigrates to South Korea dreaming of a new life. But when she becomes frustrated by a reality different from her imagination and wants to give up everything, she meets the Professor and joins his operation. Because of this, she is a person who trusts and follows the Professor more than anyone else. 

Jun Jong Seo (Jeon Jong Seo) Profile
Birth Name: 전종서 (Jun Jong Seo)
Stage Name: Jun Jong Seo / Rachel Jun
Nationality: Korean
Date of Birth: 1994.07.05
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: 167 cm
Blood Type: A
Agency: My Company (KOR) & United Talent Agency (USA)
Instagram: @wjswhdtj94

Jun Jong Seo (Jeon Jong Seo) Facts & TMI
Jun Jong Seo was born in Seoul, South Korea
Her family consists of parents and herself
She is the only child in her family
When she was a child, her family moved to Canada
She got back to Korea when she was in high school
She attended to Sejong University majoring in film
Her acting debut started in 2018 through psychological thriller movie Burning alongside with Yoo Ah In and Steven Yeun
Burning brings the great success as this movie premiered at 2018 Cannes Film Festival and competed for Palme d’Or
She had a chance to walk 2018 Cannes Film Festival red carpet
Her antagonist role in her second movie, The Call, leads her to bigger acting recognition as she won Best Actress at 57th BaekSang Arts Awards and 30th Buil Film Awards
In 2021, she began her small screen debut playing the character of Tokyo in The House of Paper, Money Heist remake
She appears in US fantasy-adventure movie Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon (2021) as the lead role alongside with Hollywood actress Kate Hudson
Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon premiered at 78th Venice International Film Festival
Due to her acting career in USA, she joins United Talent Agency (based in Beverly Hills, California)
Her English name is Rachel Jun
She also joins Korean-based management, My Company
In order to live up her character in The Call, she selects Billie Eilish music video as the reference
She has two puppies, Yuki and Billie


Movies
‘Nothing Serious‘ as Ja Young (2021)
‘Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon’ as Mona (2021)
‘The Call‘ as Oh Young Sook (2020)
‘Burning’ as Hae Mi (2018)


TV Series
‘The House of Paper‘ as Tokyo (Netflix/ 2021)


Awards
57th BaekSang Arts Awards: Best Actress (“The Call“) – May 13, 2021
30th Buil Film Awards: Best Actress (“The Call“) – October 7, 2021
Asian Film Critics Association Awards: Best New Performer (“Burning”) – 2019

Lee WonJong as Moscow

Lee WonJong as Moscow

Joining a gang of robbers and dreaming of an ordinary life with his son Denver, Moscow takes charge of the escape route and unleashes his powers to the fullest.

Character name: Moscow
Actor name: Lee Won Jong
Lee Won Jong’s notable works: Delayed Justice, The Great Show, Special Labor Inspector Mr. Jo, Ms. Hammurabi, Radio Romance, Uncontrollably Fond, etc

Kim JiHun as Denver

Kim JiHun as Denver
Denver is the son of Moscow and a street fighter.

Jang YoonJu as Nairobi

Jang YoonJu as Nairobi
Nairobi is a con artist and unmatched counterfeit expert.

Lee HyunWoo as Rio

Lee HyunWoo as Rio

Rio is a genius hacker and the youngest member of the heist team. He helps the operation by connecting the Professor and the Mint with his extraordinary hacking skills.

Helsinki (Kim Ji-Hun)

Helsinki (Kim Ji-Hun)

Helsinki (Kim Ji-Hun)

Oslo (Lee Kyu-Ho)

Kim SeungO as Cha MooHyuk

Kim SeungO as Cha MooHyuk
Cha MooHyuk is a North Korean special agent who insists on force suppression to quickly solve the case.

Kim YunJin as Seon WooJin

Kim YunJin as Seon WooJin
Seon WooJin is a South Korean negotiator who blocks the detailed plan of the professor.

Lee JooBin as Yoon MiSeon

Lee JooBin as Yoon MiSeon
Yoon MiSeon is caught up in an unexpected incident during a robbery and faces a crossroads between life and death. She faces extreme danger at every moment and has to make a difficult choice.

Here is one of the teasers.



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