Netflix Just Dropped the K-Drama Cast of the Year — Cho Jung Seok, Park Hae Soo & Claudia Kim in One Show

If you've been waiting for a K-drama that combines a stellar cast, a wildly original premise, and Netflix's production muscle — your wait is officially over. Paper Man (working title)…

By Reetam Bodhak

June 9, 2026

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If you’ve been waiting for a K-drama that combines a stellar cast, a wildly original premise, and Netflix’s production muscle — your wait is officially over. Paper Man (working title) is here to shake things up, and the cast alone is reason enough to lose sleep over it.

Netflix’s Paper Man: The Plot That Has Everyone Talking

Paper Man tells the story of Cha Myung Jo, a man who works at a company that makes imitation character stickers. Though technically the head of his household, he is constantly overshadowed by his highly competent judge wife. The plot unfolds as he accidentally creates a counterfeit bill so flawless it cannot be distinguished from the real thing — leading him to step into a completely unexpected world. soompi

It’s quirky, it’s dangerous, and it sounds absolutely addictive.

The Dream Cast — Who Plays Who

On June 9, Netflix officially announced the production and cast lineup for this upcoming comedic crime thriller. soompi

Actor	Character	Role Description
Cho Jung Seok	Cha Myung Jo	Former sticker company worker who accidentally becomes a master counterfeiter
Park Hae Soo	Oh Seung Eop	First Deputy Director of the Anti-Counterfeiting Division at the Korea Mint
Claudia Kim	Ko Hye Seok	Cha Myung Jo’s successful wife and elite judge

Cho Jung Seok is set to portray Cha Myung Jo’s transformation from a breadwinner beaten down by the world to a man who awakens to dangerous desires. Park Hae Soo plays the formidable government official who stands in Cha Myung Jo’s way, while Claudia Kim takes on the role of his overachieving wife whose success quietly drives his unravelling.

Why This Show Is Already a Must-Watch?

Think about what’s on the table here: the charm and comedic depth of Cho Jung Seok (Hospital Playlist), the intense screen presence of Park Hae Soo (Squid Game), and the elegance of Claudia Kim (Avengers: Age of Ultron, Fantastic Beasts) — all colliding in a Netflix crime comedy about one very unlucky, very gifted counterfeiter. This cast combination on paper is already one of the most exciting K-drama announcements of 2026.

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No Premiere Date Yet — But Stay Tuned

Netflix hasn’t confirmed an air date for Paper Man yet, but given the calibre of the cast and the platform behind it, this one is already on the most-anticipated list. Keep an eye on TechnoSports for updates as soon as they drop.

FAQs

Q: What is the Netflix drama Paper Man about?

It follows an ordinary man who accidentally creates a perfect counterfeit bill and gets pulled into a dangerous underground world, all while his judge wife and a top government agent close in around him.