Netflix has announced a new Korean crime series titled Paper Man, starring Park Hae‑soo, best known for his Emmy‑nominated role in Squid Game. The show follows Cha Myung‑jo, a low‑level employee who inadvertently prints a hyper‑realistic counterfeit banknote and is thrust into a dangerous underworld. Production also features Claudia Kim and Cho Jung‑seok, and the series is slated to debut on the platform in the coming months.

Park Hae‑soo’s next big role after his Emmy nod

According to the Netflix announcement, Park returns to the screen as Cha Myung‑jo, a worker at a sticker‑making firm whose mistake spirals into organized crime. the actor’s performance in Squid Game earned him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor, making his involvement a key selling point for the new thriller. Netflix is counting on his growing international profile to draw both existing fans and newcomers.

Claudia Kim brings Marvel‑level star power to the cast

The series also stars Claudia Kim, whose résumé includes roles in Avengers: Age of Ultron, The Dark Tower and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. As reported by the streaming service, Kim will play a lead opposite Park, adding a recognizable Hollywood face to the Korean‑language lineup. Her participation underscores Netflix’s strategy of mixing domestic talent with globally known actors.

Netflix’s Korean‑content push after the ‘Squid Game’ boom

Netflix’s investment in Korean titles has accelerated since Squid Game became one of its most‑watched non‑English series in 2021. The platform already released shows such as My Royal Nemesis, The WONDERfools and Business Proposal in 2026, and Paper Man adds a crime‑thriller angle to that mix. As the service continues to prioritize Korean storytelling, the new series is positioned to capitalize on the lingering global appetite for Korean drama.

What remains unclear about the production?

While Netflix confirmed the director Lee Il‑hyung and the main cast, details such as the exact release window, episode count and budget have not been disclosed. Moreover, the series’ tone—whether it leans more toward gritty realism or stylized noir—has yet to be clarified, leaving fans to speculate on how it will differentiate itself from other Korean crime dramas.

Potential audience draw beyond ‘Squid Game’ fans

Industry observers note that the counterfeit‑note premise taps into universal themes of desperation and moral compromise, which could resonate with viewers unfamiliar with Park’s previous work.. By pairing a high‑stakes plot with a cast that brdges Korean and Western markets, Netflix hopes to broaden its subscriber base and reinforce the viability of Korean originals as global tentpoles.