What happens when an overshadowed husband accidentally becomes a criminal mastermind? Netflix’s upcoming crime-comedy “Paperman (WT)” is betting that premise — plus a stacked cast — will make it one of the platform’s most talked-about Korean originals yet.
Paperman: Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Genre | Crime comedy |
| Director | Lee Il Hyung (Karma, Remember) |
| Lead Cast | Jo Jung Suk, Park Hae Soo, Claudia Kim, Lee Seol |
| Filming | Begins August 2026, wraps ~February 2027 |
| Expected Release | Late 2027 or early 2028 |
The Story So Far
At the center of “Paperman” is Cha Myung Jo — a man who makes imitation character stickers for a living and feels constantly outshined at home by his wife, a high-powered judge. Everything changes when he manages to create a counterfeit bill so convincing it’s indistinguishable from real currency, pulling him into a world he never expected to enter.
It’s a premise that blends everyday domestic frustration with high-stakes crime — a combination crime comedy as a genre has long thrived on, mixing tension with absurdity for maximum entertainment value.
Who’s Playing Who
Jo Jung Suk takes the lead as Cha Myung Jo, described as a weary household head who awakens to a dangerous new ambition. Known for Hospital Playlist and Captivating the King, Jo brings his signature blend of warmth and comic timing to the role.
Park Hae Soo, of Squid Game and Narco-Saints fame, plays Oh Seung Eop — a relentless investigator at the Korea Mint’s Anti-Counterfeiting Division who becomes Myung Jo’s biggest obstacle.
Claudia Kim rounds out the core trio as Ko Hye Seok, Myung Jo’s composed, elite-judge wife who’s secretly juggling her own dilemmas beneath a picture-perfect image.
Rising further intrigue, Lee Seol (D.P., Bloodhounds) joined the cast on August 7, though her character details remain under wraps.
Where Things Stand
Filming officially kicks off in August 2026 and is expected to run through February 2027. That timeline points to a late 2027 or early 2028 release window, with more clarity likely once Netflix unveils its 2027 Korean content slate.
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