The global phenomenon that was the Spanish show La Casa de Papel aka Money Heist ended in December 2021 and a month later, we have now come across an official Korean remake of the show titled Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area. 

The first teaser of the show was recently released by Netflix and introduced us to the new Professor played by Yoo Ji-tae, Berlin played by Park Hae-soo, Tokyo played by Jun Jong-seo and Nairobi played by Jang Yoon-ju. 

The teaser also showed other popular characters of the show - Moscow, Denver, Rio, Helsinki & Oslo. 

Not just that, the famous Dali mask also made an appearance in the teaser. 

© Netflix

Going by the 1-minute and 23-second teaser, Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area seems like a pretty faithful remake, so much so, that they have even used the same cities to name their key characters. 

It has to be seen what sort of changes they have made to the show in comparison to the original. 

Take a look at the teaser below: 

Meet the cast of Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area

Professor: Yoo Ji-tae
Seon Woojin: Kim Yunjin
Berlin: Park Hae-soo
Tokyo: Jun Jong-seo
Moscow: Lee Won-jong
Denver: Kim Ji-hun
Nairobi: Jang Yoon-ju
Rio: Lee Hyun-woo
Helsinki: Kim Ji-hoon
Oslo: Lee Kyu-ho pic.twitter.com/CxNiAmjDRa

— Netflix (@netflix) January 17, 2022

The teaser has got a wide array of responses from fans and pop culture nerds around the world.  

While there are some who have faith in Korean cinema and are sure only they can do a remake right, there are many who are questioning the need for a remake of a global hit show that was watched by a lot of people around the world.  

One user asked, “Is Subtitles banned in their country? Why do you have to remake a whole show?”  

Another wrote, “TNks for ruining the show ..& still no one in the show can’t match Berlin”  

A user simply wondered why this remake exists while another mentioned that he is just “looking forward to the Korean rendition of Bella Ciao”.  

© Netflix

Take a look at some of the reactions below:  

Is Subtitles banned in their country? Why do you have to remake a whole show?

— (@AugustFlare) January 18, 2022

TNks for ruining the show ..& still no one in the show can’t match Berlin pic.twitter.com/wfVmhsDXOl

— AëGoÑ TäRgaRYëÑ (@kingvks4u) January 17, 2022

then don’t watch it

— w (@kentoscatboy) January 17, 2022

i’m just looking forward to the Korean rendition of Bella Ciao pic.twitter.com/QmKKGyyqbS

— Kevin Thang (@Skip2MyJays) January 17, 2022

who asked for this remake? and come on, the original show ended just a few weeks ago!

— ♡ (@brucexnat) January 17, 2022

Wtf am I watching

— Abraham Obeng (@ObengAbrahamNYK) January 17, 2022

Why not different names? Why the same cities?! Doesn’t make sense

— CB (@AtlantaRoad) January 17, 2022

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS. #MONEYHEIST pic.twitter.com/Ce8mycobir

— D258LIKE HOT COCOA IN THE WINTER (@ruthofloey) January 18, 2022

I love Yoo Ji-tae... So. #MoneyHeist #MoneyHeistKorea pic.twitter.com/xUaN4Fhsws

— Marianna Baroli (@mariannabrl) January 18, 2022

#LeeHyunWoo is finally coming back on dramas after 4 years on #MoneyHeist KR Ver. as Rio pic.twitter.com/5knPYy2xUf

— kath (@kdramatreats) January 18, 2022

PARK HAESOO WORLD DOMINATION pic.twitter.com/kRxGcsUbSH

— row ᱬ (@rothewin) January 17, 2022

I'm afraid this version might become more epic..

— ChopX (@chopxgeorge) January 17, 2022 

The release date of the show is not out yet.

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