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#JoinTheHeist: You Can Now Experience a Money Heist at Joint Economic Area in KL from 25 June - 10 July for FREE

Saturday, June 25, 2022

The Korean peninsula is on the verge of unification, and the two Koreas are printing a new unified currency as a foundation for the new union. With the Joint Economic Area setting up an outpost in Malaysia, there’s no better time for Money Heist: Korea to kick off the ultimate heist right in our own backyard.

From 25 June to 10 July, the doors to the Joint Economic Area’s (JEA) — Cawangan Malaysia at No. 7, Jalan Batai will be thrown wide open to welcome visitors. In other words — no audition needed to experience Money Heist: Korea; you can pull off the ultimate heist right here in Kuala Lumpur.

Upon crossing the threshold of the building, recruits will be greeted by a massive sculpture of the Hahoe mask worn by the characters of Money Heist: Korea — Joint Economic Area in the foyer as well as an interactive installation that serves as a re-introduction to the Korean la banda. After you have changed into your very own red jumpsuit and mask (which you get to keep!), Heist 101 commences at the Professor’s classroom, where you will receive a briefing of The Plan from the mastermind himself.

The heist is set into motion the moment you head upstairs — embark in a race against time for a treasure hunt in Tokyo’s room, hack your way into the JEA’s computers in Rio’s room, and sharpen your observation skills in Nairobi’s money-printing room. Make sure to keep the items you have earned from these rooms, as you will need them to unlock the final vault that separates you from your goal: a mountain of cold, hard cash.

The Joint Economic Area — Malaysian Branch will be open to the public from Saturday, 25 June to Sunday, 10 July, from 6pm to 10pm on weekdays and 10am to 10pm on weekends. #JoinTheHeist here: http://moneyheistkorea.rsvpify.com/.

Check out our journey at The Joint Economic Area — Malaysian Branch:

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Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area Part 1 starring Yoo Ji-tae, Kim Yun-jin, Park Hae-soo and more premieres on 24 June, only on Netflix.

Jun Jong Seo

A Heist like No Other—Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area, a Uniquely Korean Tale

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

On Wednesday morning, we attended the virtual press conference for Money Heist Korea: Joint Economic Area. The upcoming Netflix 6-episode series has garnered global attention prior to its release and many have been anticipating for the Korean remake of La Casa de Papel.

Present at the press conference were the star-studded cast lineup— Yoo Ji-tae, Kim Yunjin, Park Haesoo, Jun Jong-seo, Lee Won Jong, Park Myung-hoon, Kim Sung-O, Kim Ji-hun, Jang Yoon-ju, Lee Joobeen, Lee Hyunwoo, Kim Ji-hoon, Lee Kyu-ho, together with Director Kim Hong Sun and Writer Ryu Yong- Jae.

When asked to describe the directing and writing process for the series. Writer Ryu expressed that he was intrigued by the original series, La Casa de Papel. He thought about how he could sustain the great charms of every character in the show, set against the backdrop of the two Koreas.

Director Kim agreed and mentioned that this was a story he really wanted to work with. He went on to talk about the attractive personalities of the characters and how viewers will especially enjoy them, no matter where and when they are put in.

Yoo Ji-tae and Kim Yunjin

Yoo Ji-tae, who plays the Professor, shares with the press that his character is a man of conviction, which is also a trait that he personally resonates with.

The actor also candidly revealed an interesting behind-story. A citizen living in the same building as him, questioned if he was a Professor, unbeknownst to his role in Money Heist Korea: Joint Economic Area. That coincidental moment made the actor realise that he is rather similar to his character.

We also feel that Yoo Ji-tae as the Professor has 100% synchronisation!

Kim Yunjin, plays a top negotiator in the heist, Seon Woojin, who is also fighting for the custody of her child. "I am very happy to be sitting here and it feels amazing to be part of this journey so that more actors and creators can be introduced to the world stage", the actress also showed her excitement to be back on the Korean screen and expressed her joy on K-content receiving support by all around the world!

Park Haesoo and Jun Jong-seo

Park Haesoo, plays Berlin, a North Korean who manipulates the hostages, inducing fear into them. The Squid-Game actor talked about the Hahoetal Masks (하회탈) and how he felt the overwhelming power when all cast members wore them.

The actor also shared that it was extremely challenging to recite his lines in the Pyongyang accent and they even had a tutor who taught the cast along the way.

Jun Jong Seo, plays Tokyo, a ordinary North Korean girl whose fantasy breaks into pieces after arriving in South Korea. The actress revealed that the character of Tokyo was changed a lot and she will be a more calm and rationale version, compared to the original series.

Lee Won Jong, Kim Ji-hun and Jang Yoon-ju

Lee Won-jong plays Moscow, a coal miner and the father of Denver. Kim Ji-hun plays Denver, the son of Moscow, who does not tolerate injustice. The father-and-son pair revealed that they went beyond the traditional way of table-script reading and even stood up to express their line with their body movement and gestures. As expected from the veteran actor Lee Won Jong! Actor Kim Ji-hun also shared how he gave hug to his on-screen father after they filmed their first scene.

Viewers can surely look forward to the heart warming moments of Moscow and Denver!

Jang Yoon-ju, plays Nairobi, an attractive con-artist. The top-model was voted by the cast as the character that was most similar to their true self! When asked about the character she has most chemistry with in the show, she joked that it was money before giving a subtle hinted to the press to look forward to her chemistry with a certain character in Part 2 of the series!

Kim Seung-O, Park Myunghoon and Lee Joobeen

Park Myung-hoon, plays Cho Youngmin, the director of the Unified Korea Mint. The Parasite actor revealed a story where Writer Ryu gave him a verbal casting offer for his role in Money Heist Korea: Joint Economic Area but he did not believe it at first. His character will contrasts that of Denver, which is a punch point of the series.

Kim Seung-O plays Cha Moohyuk, a talent sent from the North to the South when the robbers occupied the Mint. The actor mentioned that he is thrilled that global fans will be able to view Money Heist Korea: Joint Economic Area soon and expressed his hope that many will enjoy the show.

Lee Joobean plays Yun Misun, the deputy member of the Mint who is having an affair with Cho Youngmin. The actress believes that the setting of the series— a unified Korea, is a strength that will allow viewers to distinguish the Korean remake from the original hit Spanish series.

Lee Hyun-woo, Kim Ji-hoon and Lee Kyu-ho

Lee Hyun-woo plays Rio, an immature boy from medical school and the hacker of the heist. When asked about a trait of Rio that he resonated with, the actor said that it was "Growth" and he felt like he was growing with the character.

Kim Ji-hoon and Lee Kyu-ho play Helsinki and Oslo respectively, former gangsters from Yanbian. They have strong brotherhood and contrasting to their violent appearances, they are rather warm-hearted towards the hostages. Their chemistry will be shown in Part 2!

Netflix reveals an all-new series, the ultimate heist in an alternate world where North and South Korea have reunited. A new country without borders comes with the printing of a new unified currency that will act as the groundwork to build a stable joint economy. That is, until a crew of robbers— led by the Professor — band together to accomplish a heist without limits. A heist that will go down in history as a revolutionary crime.

Money Heist Korea: Joint Economic Area will be available on Netflix, 24 June.

Watch the trailer below:

Photo Credits: Netflix

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Seol-hyun in Tears When Acting Alongside Lee Kwang-Soo in 'The Killer's Shopping List'

Monday, June 13, 2022

What happen during the filming of 'The Killer's Shopping List'?

Lee Kwang-soo is known for his sense of humour and hilarious antics. Paired with Seol-Hyun who has a bright personality and is unable to hold back when she laughs, the 27-year-old actress was literally in tears during the filming of comedy investigation drama The Killer’s Shopping List.

“Filming The Killer’s Shopping List was so much fun, I had tears in my eyes thanks to Kwang-soo. It’s difficult for me to hold back when I laugh and there were so many times during filming that I kept laughing, I tried to distract myself from him and pretended that I wasn’t trapped by his non-stop humour! Maybe Kwang-soo thinks it’s unfair to him, but to me, he was literally Dae-sung in real life!” said Seol-hyun.

Seol-hyun also mentioned that there were many funny events that happened on set during the filming and recalled an incident where Jin Hee-kyung threw a ballpoint pen that accidentally went into Lee Kwang-soo’s nostrils.

Both Lee Kwang-soo and Seol-hyun had already met several times on a variety show and were already close friends prior to filming The Killer’s Shopping List. Hence, they found it easy and comfortable working together to bring out their characters Ahn Dae-sung and Do Ah-Hee.

“When I first met Kwang-soo on variety shows, I thought he was a fun senior that was comfortable to be around. However, through filming the drama, I found that he’s also a sensible good actor and a reliable senior with a lot of will. Our chemistry score is 100 out of 10!” Seol-hyun added.

The Killer’s Shopping List centres around Dae-sung who is working at his mother’s supermarket. One day, a dead body is found at an apartment near the supermarket. Dae-sung’s girlfriend Ah-hee investigates the case and is soon joined by Dae-sung and his mother Myung-sook. The only clue they have is a receipt issued from the supermarket.

You can now watch all episodes of The Killer’s Shopping List on iQIYI.