Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area (2022)
A bold Korean reimagining of the global heist phenomenon, set against the charged backdrop of inter-Korean reunification.
Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area - Series Information
- Original Title: 종이의 집: 공동경제구역
- First Air Year: 2022
- Last Air Year: 2022
- Created by: Ryu Yong-jae, Kim Hong-sun et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 75 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Korean
- Spoken Languages: Korean
- First Air Date: June 24, 2022 (United States - TV-MA), June 24, 2022 (Germany - 16), June 24, 2022 (Brazil - 16), June 24, 2022 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Netflix
- Alternative Titles: House of Paper (US), 纸钞屋 (韩版) (CN), ทรชนคนปล้นโลก: เกาหลีเดือด (TH), Money Heist Korea (FR), 종이의 집 리메이크 (KR), ペーパー・ハウス・コリア (JP), Money Heist Korea Joint Economic Area (UK), Dom z Papieru: Korea (PL)
- Production Companies: BH Entertainment, Content Zium, HighZium Studio
- Production Countries: South Korea
Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area - Plot
Disguised under the shadows of a mask, a crew of desperados band together under the leadership of a criminal mastermind known only as "The Professor" to pull off the biggest heist Korea has ever seen.
Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area - Trailer
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Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Ryu Yong-jae
- Kim Hong-sun
- Kim Hwan-chae
- Choi Sung-joon
Main Cast
- Yoo Ji-tae
- Park Hae-soo
- Jeon Jong-seo
- Lee Won-jong
- Kim Ji-hoon
- Jang Yoon-ju
- Lee Hyun-woo
- Lee Kyu-ho
- Lim Ji-yeon
Writers
- Ryu Yong-jae
- Choi Sung-joon
- Kim Hwan-chae
Executive Producers
- Han Seok-won
- Son Suk-woo
- Álex Pina
Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area - FAQs
Is Money Heist: Korea based on a true story?
No, Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area is not based on a true story. It is a fictional remake of the Spanish series La Casa de Papel (Money Heist), reimagined within the geopolitical context of a hypothetical Korean reunification and a joint economic zone between North and South Korea.
Where can you stream Money Heist: Korea?
Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area is available to stream exclusively on Netflix, including Netflix Standard with Ads. It is a Netflix original production and is not available on any other streaming platform.
How does the Korean setting change the story?
The Korean adaptation sets the heist against the backdrop of a proposed inter-Korean joint economic zone, adding a unique layer of political tension around reunification. This setting gives the series a distinct identity beyond the Spanish original, weaving themes of national division, class inequality, and economic disparity into the heist narrative.
Who are the main actors in Money Heist: Korea?
The main cast includes Yoo Ji-tae as The Professor, Park Hae-soo as Berlin, Jeon Jong-seo as Tokyo, Lee Won-jong as Moscow, Kim Ji-hoon as Denver, Jang Yoon-ju as Nairobi, Lee Hyun-woo as Rio, Lim Ji-yeon as Seoul, and Yunjin Kim as negotiator Seon Woo-jin.
Will there be a Season 2 of Money Heist: Korea?
As of the available information, Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area has a status of Ended with one season of 12 episodes. Netflix has not officially announced a second season, and the series appears to have concluded its run without a confirmed renewal.
What content rating does Money Heist: Korea have?
Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area is rated TV-MA in the United States, indicating it is intended for mature audiences. It contains violence, strong language, and intense dramatic situations. In South Korea it carries a 19+ rating, and a 16 rating in Germany and Brazil.
How many episodes does Money Heist: Korea have?
Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area consists of 12 episodes across a single season. Each episode runs approximately 75 minutes, giving the series a cinematic feel closer to a limited drama than a conventional episodic format.
How was Money Heist: Korea received by critics?
Critical reception was mixed to moderately positive. Reviewers praised the strong cast performances, particularly Yoo Ji-tae and Jeon Jong-seo, and appreciated the politically charged Korean setting. Some critics noted the series struggled to fully escape the shadow of the Spanish original, but acknowledged it as a competent and visually polished adaptation.
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