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Netflix's 'Paper Man' Goes Into Production
9 Jun
Summary
- Crime thriller series Paper Man has begun production.
- Park Hae-soo, Claudia Kim, and Cho Jung-seok lead cast.
- Series explores a man's descent into counterfeit crime.
A new Korean crime thriller series, titled Paper Man, has entered production, featuring a star-studded cast led by Park Hae-soo, Claudia Kim, and Cho Jung-seok. The series centers on a man, played by Cho, who secretly creates an indistinguishable counterfeit bill. This act pulls him into a perilous criminal underworld, transforming his life from that of a weary household head to someone driven by dangerous desires.
Park Hae-soo takes on the role of Oh Seung-eop, a sharp and determined First Deputy Director at the Korea Mint's Anti-Counterfeiting Division, who becomes the primary antagonist to Cho's character. Claudia Kim portrays Ko Hye-seok, the protagonist's wife, an elite and level-headed judge whose seemingly perfect life masks complex family issues and ethical dilemmas.
The series, directed by Lee Il Hyung, represents a significant investment by Netflix in Korean original content. This move follows a trend where Korean-language titles have garnered substantial viewership, amassing over 4.5 billion streams since July 2023, indicating a demand that extends well beyond global phenomena like Squid Game.
