Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Lee Jun-ho’s Cashero Debuts on Netflix With All Eight Episodes

Critics spotlight Lee Jun-ho’s performance alongside concerns over uneven execution.

Overview

  • Netflix released the South Korean superhero drama globally on December 26 with a full-season drop of eight episodes.
  • The series follows Kang Sang-ung, whose strength scales with the cash he carries, framing heroism through everyday trade-offs and financial stakes.
  • Based on a Kakao Webtoon by Team Befar, the adaptation is led by director Lee Chang-min with creators Lee Jae-in and Jeon Chan-ho aiming for a grounded, slice-of-life tone.
  • The ensemble features Kim Hye-jun, Kim Byung-chul, Kim Hyang-gi, Kang Han-na, and Lee Chae-min alongside Lee Jun-ho in the lead role.
  • Production details shared post-release include a practical on-set device to make coins fall during action scenes rather than using CGI.