Cashero

Cashero is a 2025 South Korean television series directed by Lee Chang-min, written by Lee Jae-in and Jeon Chan-ho, and starring Lee Jun-ho, Kim Hye-jun, Kim Byung-chul, and Kim Hyang-gi. The series is based on the Kakao webtoon of the same name by Lee Hoon and No Hye-ok, together known as "Team Befar". It was released on Netflix on December 26, 2025.

Synopsis

Kang Sang-woong is a modest civil servant who gains superpowers tied to how much cash he carries. As he teams up with allies including his realistic girlfriend, a lawyer whose powers activate when drinking, and a calorie-fueled psychic, they battle a mysterious group targeting heroes.

Cast

Main

Lee Jun-ho as Kang Sang-woong
Kim Hye-jun as Kim Min-sook
Kim Hyang-gi as Bang Eun-mi
Kim Byung-chul as Byeon Ho-in

Supporting

Kang Han-na as Jo Anna
Lee Chae-min as Jo Nathan
Kim Eui-sung as Jo Won-do
Shin Su-hyun as Lee Su-eun
Kim Gook-hee as Park Jung-ja
Jang Hyun-sung as Hwang Hyun-sung
Kim Soo-jin as Lee Eun-hui
Jung Seung-kil as Kang Dong-gi

Special appearances

Jo Bo-ah as Lee Hwa-Jin
Kim Young-ok
Kim Won-hae as Do Yeong Nam

Production

Development

Director Lee Chang-min described Cashero as a distinct, reality-oriented take on the superhero genre. He noted that the series intentionally avoids the Marvel style, instead emphasizing the ironic premise of "an ordinary man who can use superpowers only to the extent of his financial means". Lee explained that he aimed to create a relatable, grounded work, shaping it to feel "connected yet deliberately distinct" in its approach.

Filming

On April 18, 2024, Netflix confirmed the production of the show and shared photos from the script reading. Cashero began filming in December 2023. It is based on the webtoon of the same name and produced by SLL and. The series wrapped filming in late 2024 and is currently in post-production.

Release and promotion

On February 4, 2025, Netflix announced that Cashero was part of the "Next on Netflix 2025 Korea" content lineup and scheduled to be released in the fourth quarter of 2025. On December 1, Netflix confirmed the release date of the series to be on December 26.

Reception

Cashero debuted at number two on Netflix’s global non-English rankings in the last week of December, within just two days of release. In its second week, the series rose to the top spot, receiving critical and audience praise for blending social realism, humor, and an ensemble-driven reinterpretation of the superhero genre. It continued its run in the Top 10, accumulating 4 weeks on the chart overall.