Paper Man": A New Korean Crime Drama Series on Netflix with Cho Jung-seok, Park Hae-soo, and Claudia Kim
Netflix has officially announced the production of a new Korean crime drama series titled "Paper Man," featuring Cho Jung-seok, Park Hae-soo, and Claudia Kim in the lead roles, under the direction of Lee Il-hyung. The story revolves around Cha Myung-jo, a timid worker at a sticker company who accidentally creates a counterfeit banknote that leads him into a dangerous criminal world. Cho Jung-seok portrays Myung-jo's transformation from a humble husband to a man with risky aspirations. Park Hae-soo plays Oh Seung-eop, an investigator determined to catch Myung-jo, while Claudia Kim portrays Ko Hye-seok, Myung-jo's wife facing personal challenges behind her seemingly perfect facade. Director Lee Il-hyung, known for his work on "Karma" and "A Violent Prosecutor," leads the series, known for his focus on morally complex characters navigating intricate systems. "Paper Man" is part of Netflix's expanding lineup of Korean crime and thriller series for 2026, including "The Art of Sarah" and "Mousetrap," as the streaming platform continues to invest in Korean-language content.