Would you rather be broke or be a superhero? If you choose to be a superhero, what if your powers cost you money? This is the challenge Kang Sang-woong faces in the new Netflix Korean drama in 2025, “Cashero.” This unique superhero story on Netflix proves that Korean storytelling keeps the audience excited. Discover all you need to know about this drama below.
“Cashero” (캐셔로) Korean Drama 2025
This holiday, K-drama lovers are getting an exciting series on Netflix. The giant streaming platform just released its first original Korean superhero series, “Cashero.” Starring Lee Jun-ho, known for his role in the recent series, “The Typhoon Family,” the show flips the traditional superhero story. Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, director Lee Chang-min created a story that feels real and surprisingly relatable for a fantasy concept.
Storyline
Kang Sang-woong is a civil servant who lives an everyday life and has big dreams. He wants to marry his long-time girlfriend, Kim Min-sook, and buy a home. But then everything changes when his father passes his superpower to him.
Despite being amazed by his new superpower, he feels upset that his wallet is tied to it. The stronger he needs to be, the more cash he has to spend.
However, he’s not alone in this ride. His realistic girlfriend, Kim Min-sook, is on his side. She watches him struggle with the financial cost of being a hero.
As a superhero team, they don’t have the martial arts skills of heroes we know, like real fighters or professionals. They’re just ordinary people who are trying to protect their community without getting broke. With bills stacking up and choices get harder, a mysterious criminal group starts hunting them for a hidden agenda.
Cast Lineup & Characters
Main Cast
Lee Jun-ho as Kang Sang-woong
He is an ordinary civil servant. He gains strength based on how much cash he carries. Suddenly, being a her means he must calculate every punch.
Kim Hye-jun as Kim Min-sook
Kim Min-sook is Sang-woong’s fiancée. She is smart, innovative, and loves money. However, she supports him more than anyone else. Even when his superpower seems financially impractical.
Kim Byung-chul as Byeon Ho-in
Byeon Ho-in is a lawyer and the team leader of the superheroes. His superpower exists after he drinks alcohol, which makes him a complicated ally.
Kim Hyang-gi as Bang Eun-mi
Bang Eun-mi is a young woman with telekinesis. Her powers are fueled by calorie intake. She adds warmth and humor to the team, even as they face dangerous missions ahead.
Kang Han-na as Cho Anna
Cho Anna is the daughter of the head of the criminal underworld who takes. She adds complexity to the conflict.
Le Chae-min as Cho Nathan
The “Bon Appetit, Your Majesty” breakout star reunites with Kang Han-na in this series. He plays Cho Anna’s brother. They will become the villains of the series.
Supporting Cast, Guest Roles, and Cameos
The series also has a star-studded supporting cast, guest roles, and cameos like:
- Kim Eui Sung as Cho Won Do (Anna and Nathan’s father)
- Jang Hyun Sung as Detective Hwang Hyeon Seung
- Cha Shi Won as Detective Jung Hyeon Gi
- Shin Su Hyun as Lee Su Yeon (Researcher)
- Kim Gook Hee as Park Jeong Ja (Loan shark)
- Jung Seung Kil as Kang Dong Gi (Sang Ung’s father)
- Kim Soo Jin as Lee Eun Hui (Sang Ung’s mother)
- Kim Ji Suk as Sales office promotional model (Ep. 1)
- Kim Young Ok as Subway Staircase grandmother (Ep. 1)
- Jo Bo Ah as Lee Hwa Jin, a girl with fire as her superpower (Ep. 2, 4, 8)
- Kim Won Hae as Mr. Cho (Ep. 3)
- Kim Ji Ahn as Min Suk’s mother
- Park Yong U as Jeong Ja’s subordinate
- Mun Ka Young as TBA
Production Details
Director Lee Chang-min builds a superhero story that avoids the usual big-spectacle formula. The core idea is simple and ironic: a man can only use his powers if he has money to spend.
The series is based on the Kakao webtoon of the same name, “Cashero,” by Lee Hoon and No Hye-ok (Team Befar).
The series production began in December 2023 and wrapped in late 2024. SLL and Drama House Studio are helping bring the world to life.
Release Date & Where to Watch
Netflix has released the new Korean drama “Cashero” on December 26, 2025. The series has 8 episodes that were released globally on the same day, making for a perfect year-end binge!
Reasons to Watch & What to Anticipate
What makes “Cashero” feel fresh? It’s because the series delivers the fantasy stories like real-life problems.
The power system has consequences. Cash, alcohol, calories. These aren’t just “quirks.” Some limits create tension and funny moments at the worst times.
The team is just ordinary humans. They make mistakes, they have doubts, and they learn as they move forward. It’s not like a polished superhero team. They’re not saving the world with ease. They’re struggling through it together and doing their best.
The main conflict hits hard. For Kang Sang-woong, doing good deeds becomes an agonizing question that keeps pushing him into corners with no easy answers. Should he save someone today? Or should he protect his own future that he’s trying hard to build? Is it worth helping others, even if it means losing money?
The mystery pulls you forward. A shadowy organization is hunting the three of them, and the “why” keeps tightening the story with each episode.
Final Thoughts
This Netflix’s Korean drama, “Cashero,” asks a simple yet intriguing question: What would you sacrifice to help others? Not in theory, but in real-life terms like money, security, or the future you planned. Drop your answer below.
In the meantime, watch these previews of the latest Netflix Korean drama in 2025, “Cashero,” below.
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