Netflix has dropped the main poster and trailer for Lee Junho’s new series Cashero; a comic, chaotic take on the everyday man who suddenly gains a superpower that costs him everything.
Junho plays Sang-woong, an ordinary salaryman crushed by wedding costs and apartment prices. His life changes when he wakes up with a strange ability: he becomes superhuman only when he’s holding cash and every use burns through his wallet. In other words, the poorer he is, the weaker he becomes. The richer he is, the stronger but only for as long as the money lasts.
The poster shows Junho bruised, broke, and surrounded by falling coins, teasing a “self-funded superhero” who must literally spend his salary to save people. Beside him are his chaotic teammates:
Minsook (Kim Hye-jun), the girlfriend begging him not to waste their future;
a lawyer (Kim Byung-chul) who walks through walls when drunk;
and Eun-mi (Kim Hyang-gi), who unleashes telekinesis by binge-eating.
The teaser also introduces villains targeting superpowered citizens, pushing Sang-woong into battles he never wanted. Joanna (Kang Han-na) delivers the drama’s sharpest line:
“In today’s world, something stronger than superpowers is… ability.”
With its mix of satire, action, and real-life struggles, Cashero is shaping up to be one of Netflix’s most unique Korean dramas of 2025.
Fans Are Already Curious About Junho’s Transformation
Following the trailer release, fans began reacting online:
“This concept is actually genius”
“A superhero who gets weaker when he’s broke… that’s too real”
“Junho choosing roles like this is why he stands out”
“It feels funny but also kind of sad at the same time”
Many viewers pointed out that this role feels like a clear shift for Lee Junho moving away from polished romantic leads into more experimental, character-driven storytelling.
Release Date
Cashero will premiere worldwide on December 26 on Netflix.
With its unusual concept and strong cast, the series is already being described as one of the most unique Korean dramas of the year.
Editor’s Insight
What makes Cashero interesting isn’t just the concept it’s the timing.
Audiences today are more drawn to stories that reflect real struggles, even within fantasy settings. By linking power to money, the series turns a global issue into a narrative device that feels both clever and uncomfortable.
For Lee Junho, this role could mark another turning point. It shows a willingness to take risks and step outside the image that made him popular.
If executed well, Cashero might not just entertain it could redefine what a “hero” looks like in modern K-drama storytelling.