‘The Beauty Inside’ Actor Lee Hyun Woo Joins the Powerhouse Cast of ‘Money Heist’ Korean Adaptation
The Korean remake of the popular Netflix series "Money Heist" welcomes its new cast - Lee Hyun Woo.
In a new report, the 28-year-old actor is set to appear as a robbery group member, aiming to stage the biggest heist in history. The "Moorim School" star would take on the role of Liu, the youngest member of the group.
Lee Hyun Woo captivated the hearts of his fans with her breakthrough performance in the manga-based 2012 drama "To The Beautiful You" alongside f(x)'s Sulli and Choi Min Ho.
He then appeared on several remarkable dramas, including "The Liar and His Lover" and another upcoming melodrama, "Bound At First Sight."
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"Money Heist" Korean Adaptation Cast and Details
Back in December, BH Entertainment and Content ZIUM confirmed that the hit series is slated to have a Korean adaptation.
At the time, "Money Heist" executive producer Alex Pina lauded the entertainment scene in South Korea and mentioned that the country has dominated and "crossed national boundaries and captivated audiences" globally.
Moreover, Pina also expressed his excitement as the popular Netflix drama will have a new twist.
"That is why we were attracted to the potential of a Korean version of 'Money Heist.' I am excited to see what will happen when this case unfolds against the backdrop of the Korean peninsula."
Months after the confirmation, the management revealed the new cast of the much-awaited remake.
A series of black and white teasers featured the official "Money Heist" cast starring Yoo Ji Tae as the Professor.
The 45-year-old actor, who recently starred in "When My Love Blooms," is set to take on the lead role who is eager to pull off the greatest money heists in history - and that is to infiltrate the Royal Mint of Spain.
Moreover, the Professor, also known as Sergio, managed to recruit his dream team of robbers, including his half-brother, Berlin, played by Park Hae Soo.
The two will be joined by Jeon Jong Seo, who will portray the feisty Tokyo as well as Lee Won Jong as Moscow together with Oslo, performed by Lee Kyu Ho.
Moreover, Jang Yoon Joo will appear as Nairobi while Moscow's hot-headed son Denver will be played by the "Flower Evil" actor Kim Ji Hoon.
Capping off the lead cast are Park Jung Woo and Kim Ji Hoon, who will act as the skilled hacker Rio and the Serbian-born soldier Helsinki.
With the lineup of the heist members, the task force team will be led by Kim Yoon Jin, who is set to portray the role of, Seon Woo Jin, in charge of the police force's crisis negotiations division,
The "Miss Ma, Nemesis" star will work alongside former special agent captain Cha Moo Hyuk, played by Kim Sung Oh.
Although there is no confirmation regarding the targeted debut, "Money Heist" Korean adaptation will have a total of 12 episodes and is scheduled to air exclusively on Netflix.
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Written by Geca Wills
