What would you spend to save the world? Your time, your safety, or every last won in your wallet? In the new Korean series Cashero, coming to Netflix on December 26, that’s the question facing Kang Sang-ung (Lee Jun-ho), an ordinary community center employee who suddenly gains superpowers that ebb and flow relative to the amount of cash he has on hand. With every use of his gifts draining his funds, Sang-ung’s modest life and dreams are upended as he’s pulled into a world of hidden powers and high-cost heroics. The series, directed by Lee Chang-min and written by Lee Jane and Jeon Chan-ho, is based on the Kakao Webtoon of the same name, created by team befar. 

Here’s everything to know about Cashero.

What is Cashero about?

Kang Sang-ung (Lee Jun-ho) is just a down-to-earth civil worker who dreams of owning a home — until he suddenly gains superpowers that are directly intertwined with the amount of cash he has in his pocket. Every time he throws a punch, his bank balance drops, forcing him and his longtime girlfriend Kim Min-suk (Kim Hye-jun) — a razor-sharp math whiz — to crunch the numbers on the heroics that burn through his pay.

Sang-ung soon learns he’s not the only one with powers when he’s approached by lawyer Byeon Ho-in (Kim Byong-chul), the head of the Korean Coalition of Superheroes, whose own abilities kick in when he drinks. Ho-in sees Sang-ung as a potential ally in his fight against the mysterious “Criminal Association,” which hunts down superheroes. They team up with Bang Eun-mi (Kim Hyang-gi), a pastry-loving telekinetic whose powers are linked to her caloric intake, to take on the evil forces of the Criminal Association and defend everyday peace. 

Who is in the Cashero cast? 

• Lee Jun-ho (King the Land, The Red Sleeve) as Kang Sang-ung, a civil worker who develops cash-linked superpowers.
• Kim Hye-jun (A Shop for Killers, Inspector Koo) as Kim Min-suk, Sang-ung’s longtime girlfriend and a rational pragmatist who is gifted with numbers and puts efficiency above all else.
• Kim Byong-chul (All of Us Are Dead, Doctor Cha) as Byeon Ho-in, a lawyer with superpowers that kick in when he drinks alcohol.
• Kim Hyang-gi (Hansan: Rising Dragon, Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist) as Bang Eun-mi, a superhero whose psychokinesis powers are related directly to her caloric intake, running on pastries and bread.

Learn more about the cast and characters here.

What is the Cashero release date? 

Cashero premiered on Netflix on December 26. 

Where can I watch the Cashero trailer?

Get a glimpse of the action in the preview at the top of the page.

What happens in Cashero?

Hear from the cast of Cashero about the explosive ending here. (Spoilers ahead!)

What are the Cashero episodes?

• Episode 1: Unable to afford a place with Kim Min-suk, Kang Sang-ung visits his father — who grants him a power that will test both his morals and his bank account.

   

• Episode 2: Sang-ung calls Park Jeong-ja for help when he finds himself in a crisis — only to end up in danger. Meanwhile, Jo Anna uses Min-suk as bait to lure him.

   

• Episode 3: After realizing he's become a target, Sang-ung trains with Byeon Ho-in and Bang Eun-mi. Soon after, he contacts Jeong-ja for help to face Anna's army.

   

• Episode 4: Longing for a normal life, Sang-ung considers selling his power to the Mundane Vanguard — but Ho-in attempts to stop him from making a mistake.

   

• Episode 5: After narrowly escaping danger, Sang-ung, Ho-in and Eun-mi find themselves taunted by Jo Nathan. Soon, they investigate a drug ring at a nightclub.

   

• Episode 6: After escaping another trap, Sang-ung realizes his regular life is taking a negative impact. But Anna comes forward with an unexpected proposal.

   

• Episode 7: The bank scheme quickly turns perilous, pitting Sang-ung against Anna and Nathan. But Nathan lures him in by taking what matters most.

   

• Episode 8: Fighting for his love, Sang-ung goes toe-to-toe with the Mundane Vanguard. Will he and his friends finally become the heroes they were meant to be?