The first season of Narco-Saints has garnered a lot of fame. It is based on real-life events and depicts the challenging journey of an entrepreneur entangled with the task of tracking down a Korean drug lord. Yoon Jong Bin directs the show. Fans are hoping for a second season.

‘Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area’ Vs Spanish Version: Things You Need To Know

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'Money Heist Korea – Joint Economic Area’ Vs Spanish Version: Things You Need To Know

‘Money Heist: Korea’ revolves around a Korea that is all set to unify. The trailer of the show has revealed several popular faces from the Korean entertainment industry.

The Best Time For Korean Creators

The highly anticipated Korean adaptation of the popular Spanish heist crime drama ‘Money Heist’ is finally here. According to director Kim Hong-sun, the success of the Spanish series was the driving force behind the Korean version of it. Hong-sun believes that it is the best time for Korean creators as they have an ‘easier path’ forward to showcase their work globally.

The Cast And Crew

Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area is written by Ryu Yong-jae and it stars Yoo Ji-tae, Park Hae-soo, Jeon Jong-seo, Lee Won-jong, and Park Myung-hoon. The Korean version of the show is set against the backdrop of a fictional universe and it shows a hostage crisis in the Korean peninsula. The crisis involves several people and geniuses with distinct personalities and abilities.

A Look At Characters

The first season of "Money Heist: Korea" also stars Jun Jong-seo (Tokyo), Lee Won-jong (Moscow), Kim Ji-hun (Denver), Jang Yoon-ju (Nairobi), Lee Hyun-woo (Rio), Kim Ji-hoon (Helsinki), Lee Kyu-ho (Oslo), Kim Sung-oh (Captain Cha Moo-hyuk), Park Myung-hoon (Cho Young-min) and Lee Joo-bin (Yoon Mi-seon).

Setting The Cultural Tone

In the original Spanish version, the makers used a Salvador Dali mask to send the message of freedom. In Money Heist: Korea, the makers have used a Hahoe mask from the Andong area. The Hahoe mask embodies the criticism of the powerful.

Release date

Although the ending of the first season does not leave the audience on a cliffhanger and has wrapped up the plot satisfactorily, it is still expected that there will be a second season. There is no official release date yet, but the new season is expected to be on Netflix in late 2023.

Cast

The second season's cast is expected to be the same as the first season.

Plot

As actual events inspire the series, the new season's plot would depend on whether there is more left to tell about the life of Jo Bong-Haeing. The director might branch out his story in another direction for a revival of the show.

FAQs

1. When will the second season of Narco-Saints be released?
Ans. It is not yet officially confirmed whether there will be a second show season. There is a possibility the new season will be released in late 2023.

2. Is Narco-Saints based on real-life events?
Ans. Yes, Narco-Saints is based on the real-life story of a Korean drug lord Jo Bong-Haeing.

3. How many episodes are there in the first season of Narco Saints?
Ans. There are a total of 6 episodes in the first season of Narco-Saints.

4. Will the second season of Narco Saints be released?
Ans. The second season's release is not officially announced yet, but the show will probably be revived.

Netflix's Narco-Saints Season 2: Expected release date, cast, plot and more