Netflix to launch Korean version of 'Money Heist'
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Netflix is working on creating a Korean version of Spanish crime series 'Money Heist.'
Crime drama Money Heist is having a Korean version under Netflix.
The adaptation will be directed by Kim Hong-sun, who has helmed dramas like The Guest and Black.
Screenwriter Ryu Yong-jae who worked on Netflix original dramas My Holo Love and tvN series Psychopath Diary is set to work on the 12-part show.
Popular Spanish Crime Drama Series “Money Heist” Confirmed For Korean Remakehttps://t.co/LrVTpUDV2c pic.twitter.com/wvXAG2vzXe
-- Soompi (@soompi) December 1, 2020
Earlier this year, BH Entertainment and Content ZIUM were reported to be in talks for a Korean adaptation.
The two companies have been confirmed by the media to collaborate for a Korean production of Money Heist.
Álex Pina, the executive producer of Money Heist, praised Korean creative content and told media, “For several years, Korean content has crossed national boundaries and captivated audiences around the globe with its unrivaled composition and culture, just as Money Heist has now.
"That is why we were attracted to the potential of a Korean version of Money Heist.
"I am excited to see what will happen when this case unfolds against the backdrop of the Korean peninsula.”
Money Heist aired it's fourth season earlier this year.
According to reports, the show is scheduled to air its fifth and final season in 2021.
