Money Heist: Korea cast | Comparison with original actors
The series is largely a direct remake of the Money Heist season 1, but differs from the source material in some parts, particularly as a starting point for its high concept.
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A presentation in the near future envisions that the conflict between North and South Korea will end in successful peace talks that will bring the two nations a big step closer to reunification.
But the measure, which is hoped to bring wealth, will lead to more inequality, causing the criminal Professor to bark at his death-defying action plan.
Read everything you need to know about the actors in Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area.
Yoo Ji-tae presents Professor
Who is the Professor? The professor is a criminal protagonist who has planned a bold robbery in the North and South Korean Common Economic Space. His goal is to get rid of a huge amount of money, in part, to send a shocking message to a corrupt elite that has exploited the poorest people in society. He closely follows the robbery from a secret hiding place away from the action.
Who played Professor in the original film Money laundering? Álvaro Morte, who now appears in Prime Video The wheel of time.
Where else has Yoo Ji-tae been involved? His merits include the acclaimed neo-noir thriller Oldboy and the South Korean remake of the legal drama The Good Wife.
Park Hae-soo presents Berlin
Who is Berlin? Berlin is the Professor’s man from inside, tasked with keeping the robbery ahead according to his careful plan. However, he is unpredictable, largely due to his traumatic upbringing at a North Korean labor camp.
Who starred in Berlin in the original Money Heist? Berlin was played by Pedro Alonso, who became a fan favorite – so much so that a after the spin-off character is currently in production.
Where else has Park Hae soo been? In the West, Hae-soo is best known for its performance as Cho Sang-woon – or Player 218 – in a global phenomenon. Squid game.
Jeon Jong-seo presents Tokyo
Who is Tokyo? Tokyo is a former North Korean military soldier trying to start a new life in the south in the days after the war ends – but things are not going according to plan. He gets trapped in the control of a cruel loan shark and eventually kills this to get out of his hands. When the Professor finds him, he escapes the authorities and has nowhere to turn, so he reluctantly joins his band of robbers.
Who featured Tokyo in the original Money Heist? Tokyo was played by Úrsula Corberó, who recently appeared in front of Henry Golding in a film GI Joe Origins: Snake Eyes.
Where else has Jeon Jong-seo been involved? Jong-seo appeared opposite Walking Dead and Invincible star in Steven Yeu’s South Korean film Burning, and he also earned recognition for his role in the 2020 Netflix thriller The Call.
Kim Ji-hoon plays Denver
Who is Denver? Denver is a hot-headed and obscure young man who is abducted by his father, a skilled miner who uses the pseudonym Moscow.
Who starred Denver in the original Money Heist? Denver was starring Spanish actor Jaime Lorente, who has also appeared on Netflix Elite and Prime Videos El Cid.
What else is there Kim Ji-hoon been? He is best known for appearances in several TV romantic comedies, including The Golden Age of Daughters-in-Law (2007), Love Marriage (also known as Matchmaker’s Lover, 2008), Stars Falling from the Sky (also known as Wish Upon). a Star, 2010) and My Cute Guys (2012).
Jang Yoon-ju presents Nairobi
Who is Nairobi? Nairobi is an eccentric member of the gang who specializes in counterfeiting. He is responsible for ensuring that all counterfeit notes are of high quality.
Who starred in Nairobi in the original Money Heist? Nairobi starred Alba Flores.
Where else has Jang Yoon-ju been? Yoon-ju emerged as a model before she became an actress. He previously hosted the top model in South Korea following a series of reality races.
Lee Hyun-woo plays Rio
Who is Rio? Rio is the youngest member of the team, which means he can sometimes be immature. However, he is a genius hacker, which makes him crucial to the Professor’s plan.
Who featured Rio in the original Money Heist? Rioa starred Miguel Lord, who continued to star in Netflix’s teen drama Elite.
Where else has Lee Hyun-woo been involved? Hyun-woo has been performing in South Korea since he was a child, while he has started as a singer.
Kim Yun-Jin performs Seon Woo-jin
Who is Seon Woo-Jin? Seon is a crisis negotiator who will be brought out when the Professor’s gang infiltrates the JEA. She is currently living with her sick mother and young daughter trying to cope with a difficult divorce.
Who played Seon Woo-jin (aka Raquel Murillo) in the original Money Heist? This role was played in the original film Itziar Ituño, which recently led him to the actors in his own Netflix drama Intimacy.
Where else has Kim Yun-Jin been? In addition to his extensive work in his native South Korea, Yun-Jin has accumulated significant roles in American drama. Lost and mistresses.
Park Myung-hoon presents the Cho Young mini
Who is Cho Young-min? Cho is the director of the JEA Mint, which prints a new currency accepted in both North and South Korea.
Who played the Cho Young mini (aka Arturo Romania) in the original Money Heist? This role was played by Enrique Arce.
Where else has Park Myung-hoon been? Western audiences recognize Myung-Hoon for his icy role in the Oscar-winning thriller Parasite, in which he played the madman of housekeeper Gook Moon-gwang.
Kim Ji-hun presents Helsinki
Who is Helsinki? Helsinki was previously a member of the Chinese gang before moving to South Korea and joining the Professor’s system.
Who represented Helsinki in the original Money Heist? Helsinki was played by Darko Perić in a Spanish series in which the character’s nationality was Serbian.
Where else has Kim Ji-hun been? Ji-hun is a relatively newcomer to the screen.
Lee Won-Jong presents Moscow
Who is Moscow? Moscow is the father and miner of Denver, playing a key role in the gang’s planned escape from the JEA.
Who portrayed Moscow in the original Money Heist? Moscow was played by Paco Tous.
Where else has Lee Won-Jong been involved? Won-Jong’s latest works include the South Korean dramas Lie After Lie and Delayed Justice.
Lee Kyu-ho presents Oslo
Who is Oslo? Oslo is a long-term colleague of Helsinki who was once a member of the same Chinese gang.
Who featured Oslo in the original Money Heist? Oslo was played by Roberto García Ruiz.
Where else has Lee Kyu-ho been involved? Kyu-ho has appeared in the South Korean dramas The Uncanny Counter and The Good Detective.
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