Netflix has announced a new exciting original series project, the Korean adaptation of its beloved original Spanish series La Casa de Papel.

Located on the Korean peninsula, the Korean adaptation of La casa de papel will be directed by Kim Hong-sun, who has directed other series such as The Guest, Voice and Black and is known as a giant in the fantasy crime genre. Ryu Yong-jae and his team, whose credits include the original Netflix series My Holo Love and the series Psychopath Diary, will be the scriptwriters for the show. The production is a collaboration between BH Entertainment.

La Casa de Papel will be officially adapted for a new series

Since the premiere of Part 1 in 2017, the theft of La casa de papel has assaulted the world. More than 65 million families have chosen to watch Part 4 of the series in Spanish in the first four weeks after its release in April 2020, and the 5th and final part of this series is currently in production, but still has no date for its debut. .

The international popularity of the Spanish series is proof that significant works based on different cultures, and languages, can be widely distributed by Netflix and enjoyed by audiences worldwide. With its 12-episode production of the Korean adaptation, Netflix is expected to breathe new life into family history and bring the material back to the global audience.