Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area: Season 1
2022 · 12 episodes · ★ 6.8
What Season 1 of Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area
On a reunified Korean Peninsula, a criminal mastermind known as The Professor, played by Yoo Ji-tae, plans a massive heist. His target is the newly minted currency of the future nation. To pull it off, he recruits thieves and strategists with very different personalities and skills, and each one has a clearly defined role. The plan goes off the rails when the robbers seize the Royal Mint with hostages inside. The police must stop them and negotiate, while Seon Woojin looks for cracks in the group's operation as discord among the robbers grows. The series, created by Ryu Yong-jae, Kim Hong-sun, Kim Hwan-chae and Choe Sung-jun, streams on Netflix.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Episode 1
Recruited by the Professor for a job of unprecedented proportions, eight thieves storm the Unified Korea Mint. Police pull together a task force.
Directing: Kim Hong-sun · Writing: Ryu Yong-jae, Choi Sung-joon, Kim Hwan-chae · Starring: Yang Eun-sol, Ha Seung-yeon, Shin Yoo-ram, Oh Ki-hwan
1x02 Episode 2
Seon Woojin waits for a crack in the thieves' operation. An escape plan centered around the retrieval of a hidden smartwatch puts Yun Misun in danger.
Directed by: Kim Hong-sun · Written by: Ryu Yong-jae, Choi Sung-joon, Kim Hwan-chae · Starring: Ha Seung-yeon, Jung Ji-hoon, Jung Yun-ha
1x03 Episode 3
The sound of a gunshot shakes up the Mint. Dissent among the thieves reaches new heights as some believe a line has been crossed.
Directing: Kim Hong-sun · Writing: Ryu Yong-jae, Choi Sung-joon, Kim Hwan-chae · Starring: Song Jin-hee
1x04 Episode 4
Looking to turn a potential disaster into an opportunity, Woojin presses the Professor to allow medical personnel to enter the Mint.
Directed by: Kim Hong-sun · Written by: Ryu Yong-jae, Choi Sung-joon, Kim Hwan-chae · Starring: Lee Yang-hee, Byun Yun-jeong
1x05 Episode 5
Cha Moohyuk hurries a plot of his own into action. A key revelation on Woojin's end threatens to unravel the Professor's strategy.
Directing: Kim Hong-sun · Writing: Ryu Yong-jae, Choi Sung-joon, Kim Hwan-chae
1x06 Episode 6 Mid-Season Finale
As those outside the Mint panic, Woojin proposes she go inside with a cameraman so the thieves can show the public that the hostages are unharmed.
Directing: Kim Hong-sun · Writing: Ryu Yong-jae, Choi Sung-joon, Kim Hwan-chae
1x07 Episode 7
Woojin shifts her tactics after figuring out the real reason for the heist. Kim Sangman appeals to the thieves with a bold promise.
Directed by: Kim Hong-sun · Written by: Ryu Yong-jae, Choi Sung-joon, Kim Hwan-chae · Starring: Kim Cheol-yun, Jang Ui-don
1x08 Episode 8
The hostages set their escape plan into motion while Park Chulwoo calls for backup. Cho Youngmin’s attempt to be the first to leave the mint backfires.
Directing: Kim Hong-sun · Writing: Ryu Yong-jae, Choi Sung-joon, Kim Hwan-chae
1x09 Episode 9
The police interrogate a thief. Sangman steps in to take control of the hostage negotiation. A rescue mission takes place to bring a child to safety.
Directed by: Kim Hong-sun · Written by: Ryu Yong-jae, Choi Sung-joon, Kim Hwan-chae · Starring: Kim Min-joon, Jung Ji-hoon, Kim Joon, Park Chul-Min
1x10 Episode 10
The thieves offer the hostages a choice between money and freedom. After finding out about his son's love affair, Moscow reveals his past.
Directed by: Kim Hong-sun · Written by: Ryu Yong-jae, Choi Sung-joon, Kim Hwan-chae · Starring: Jang Jae-kwon, Kang Ji-hoon, Kim Mi-hye
1x11 Episode 11
A medical emergency puts the thieves on edge, while the deadline to carry out their plan is cut short. Woojin lures the Professor to a nearby hospital.
Directing: Kim Hong-sun · Writing: Ryu Yong-jae, Choi Sung-joon, Kim Hwan-chae
1x12 Episode 12 Season Finale
The police close in on the thieves as they prepare to transport the money out of the Mint. Fierce protests force Sangman to put his foot down.
Directed by: Kim Hong-sun · Written by: Ryu Yong-jae, Choi Sung-joon, Kim Hwan-chae · Starring: Son Dong-soo, Yoo Sang-jae
Season 1 Cast
Yoo Ji-taeProfessor12 episodes
Jeon Jong-seoTokyo12 episodes
Lee Won-jongMoscow12 episodes
Jang Yoon-juNairobi12 episodes
Lee Hyun-wooRio12 episodes
Kim Ji-hoonHelsinki12 episodes
Lee Kyu-hoOslo12 episodes
Im Ji‑yeonSeoul12 episodes
Yunjin KimSeon Woo-jin12 episodes
Kim Seung-ohCha Moo-hyeok12 episodes
Lee Si-wooAnne Kim12 episodes
Lee Ju-binYun Mi-sun12 episodes
Park Myung-hoonCho Young-min12 episodes
Kil Eun-sungPark Chul-woo12 episodes
Park Soo-youngYoon Chang-soo12 episodes
Jang Hyun-sungKim Sang-man12 episodes
Lee Yoon-heeRi Cheong-myung12 episodes
Shin Soo-hoPark Jae-wook12 episodes
Jeong Jae-seongMarshal Kim12 episodes
Lee Chang-hoonOh Jae-Yun12 episodes
Lee Yong-nyeoPark Pil-Soon12 episodes
Im Hyung-kookJeon Yong-Su12 episodesWhere to Watch Season 1 of Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Season 1 of Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area have?
Season 1 of Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area has 12 episodes.
When Did Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area Season 1 Premiere?
Released June 24, 2022.
Where to Watch Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area Season 1?
Available by subscription on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the TMDB audience score, episode 1x01, "Episode 1," has a 8.0.