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Creator Álex Pina’s Spanish original La Casa De Papel aka Money Heist has been one of the most talked about shows on Netflix for its stark commentary on socio-political issues and also the interesting weave of characters. The Spanish series saw an addition to its tale with the Korean remake. The Korean series, which is titled Money Heist Korea: Joint Economic Area, first graced the screens on June 24, 2022. The first season was received with huge fervour and anticipation.

Money Heist Korea – Joint Economic Area Season 2 Review: Park Hae Soo-starrer remake feels disingenuous

The cast comprises Yoo Ji Tae as the Professor, Park Hae Soo as Berlin, Jeon Jong Seo as Tokyo, Lee Hyun Woo as Rio, Lee Won Jong as Moscow, Kim Ji Hoon as Denver, Jang Yoon Ju as Nairobi, Kim Ji Hun as Helsinki and Lee Kyu Ho as Oslo. The makers have not just copied the original work but have added their twist to the tale by incorporating Korean themes like the North and South divide. They also replaced the Dali mask with the Hahoe mask. The characters have a good background story to bring out the brilliant details in the tale. What makes the remake worthwhile is watching some of the best Korean actors on the screen along with an intriguing storyline to set the experience sailing.

After over a five-month wait, season two of Money Heist Korea: Joint Economic Area is here to continue the story which ended on a thrilling note in season one. Briefly recalling season one, it was a story of individuals who are North Koreans, currently staying in South Korea owing to the ongoing unification process between the two countries. The Professor and his team plan to raid the Mint and thus the story begins. The characters have their backstories which unfold as the story progresses. The narrative of the divide and the stereotypes that follow are aptly shown. Since the story is set a few years in the future, it shows a lot of ‘what if’s?’ and their repercussions.

In season two, we see that Professor’s team while the hostages are working on printing new money amounting to 4 trillion won; an amount so big that it could make or break any economy. The audience is shown the Professor’s past and it is revealed that Berlin is his long-lost brother. Professor is a defector and has been planning this heist to exact revenge on the authorities, and Berlin was in the North Korean camp all this time.

The political pressure increases on the investigation team and the politicians don’t care about the lives of the criminals or the hostages. There is a larger political agenda at play and all they care about is safeguarding their deep, dark secrets. The reunification of the Korean peninsula serves as just the right cover for them to launder large amounts of money for their benefit. As the situation concludes, it is found that there are several bombs planted all beneath Peace Square and it could lead to the deaths of many lives. When the bombs go off, red pig-shaped balloons burst open in the air and an uncountable amount of money flies in the air. People fervently go about collecting the money.

As the situation intensifies, both on the inside and the outside, the Professor is ready to give himself up to safeguard his team. But there is always a contingency plan ready when it comes to Professor’s planning. The team manages to escape and load the money onto a train leaving from Korea. Woo Jin arrives just as the Professor is about to board the train.

Seon Woo Jin is declared an accomplice of the Professor and is taken into custody. Her bank accounts are frozen. It is shown that even after a year of the heist, she is still being investigated for the crime. She meets the Professor thereafter in a foreign land. He asks her to join him in something that would be no less than a revolution.

In conclusion, season two of Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area marks the stunning conclusion to the story of a spectacular heist that began in season one. It gives a conclusion to the heist but it leaves a few loopholes in its wake. The political issue which was the epicentre in season one saw a dwindle in season two. The story felt like going off track and losing its focus for the politicians involved only looked like serving catalysts to add more danger and detail to the heist at the Mint.

While the heist was successful, the questions about the economic and political condition of the peninsula were left largely unanswered. The Professor and his team did end up starting a branch of thought and the phrase “The House of Paper”’ has seemed to catch on with the common folk. The original story was present in spirit and the Korean touch added to it made it an interesting watch. Each character has shown great potential to add fine detail to the story.

The women characters, especially, are strong, fierce and independent which is delightful to watch. Each one of them, be it Tokyo, Woo Jin, or Nairobi is shown to be emotional but it is not their weakness, but a strength.

Akin to the parent story, the audience is introduced to a new character – Stockholm. This addition, along with Professor’s claim to start a revolution, serves as a promise to more stories involving him and his team, if the makers plan to stick to the parent story and continue the Korean remake for more seasons.