Money Heist: Korea
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Fans love asking the question Why remake a popular show when people can just watch the original?
and then looking for an answer other than Money.
From there, the premiere whiplashes us through the next decade of Tokyos life and this near futures history.
What could possibly go wrong?
Tokyo has finished her military service and has moved to Seoul.
He shields a suicidal Tokyo from the rain and promises her a future with greater purpose.
Well see if he can deliver.
Tokyo chooses the Japanese capital because Were going to do a bad thing.
I wishMoney Heist: Koreahad a bit more narrative space and confidence to explore details like this.
Theres also Berlin, who were told is North Koreas most wanted man after escaping the Kaechon internment camp.
Im excited to see him bring his talent to this character and show.
Tokyos first-episode arc, in particular, loses some tension.
While the viewer is actively encouraged to like defender-of-the-vulnerable Tokyo, were missing a focus for Tokyos emotional stakes.
InMoney Heist: Korea, however, Rio and Tokyo have neither a romantic nor a sexual relationship.
(Another character implies Tokyo is in love with the Professor, but I await further evidence.)
This is a notable dynamic difference and one that could send the show in some very different directions.
You know who we arent emotionally distant from?
Negotiator Seon Woo-jin, played byLostballer Kim Yunjin.
Woo-jin is a woman juggling motherhood, a messy custody battle, and geopolitical power plays at the workplace.
Guys, its the Professor.
The Professor is the hot barista who runs the place.
ButMoney Heist: Koreasays, Hold mymaekju.
Finally, we have our hostages.
I hopeMoney Heist: Korealeans further into its unique setting in coming episodes.
InLa Casa de Papel, the stakes were challenging capitalisms inherent inequality an evergreen topic!
(Crash Landing on Youwould never.)
Those red jumpsuits just dont quit, do they?
Were told by Moo-hyuk that Woo-jins nickname is Sun, which is Kim Yunjins characters name inLost.
I <3 her.
It is also home to Seouls main financial district.
Marketing claims this series is set in the same fictional world asLa Casa de Papel, which … sure.
Personally, I am not hoping for a crossover cameo.
Time jumps, big and small, counted in this episode: seven.
Well, it looks as if BTS will be back to doing group activities by 2025.
Thats good to know.
Let me save you a Google search: Four trillion won is roughly $3 billion in USD.
