Cashero

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 real life 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 : An ordinary civil servant who acquires the special ability to gain strength equivalent to the amount of cash he possesses. • Kim Hye-jun as Kim Min-sook : Sang-woong's long-time girlfriend and fiancée. She is a realistic person who finds Sang-woong's superpower inefficient but supports him more than anyone else. • Kim Hyang-gi as Bang Eun-mi : A young woman with telekinetic powers, which are fueled by the amount of calories she intakes. • Kim Byung-chul as Byeon Ho-in : The daughter of a chaebol family. • Lee Chae-min as Jo Nathan : The son of a chaebol family and Anna's brother. • Kim Eui-sung as Jo Won-do : Jo Nathan and Jo Anna's father and leader of the "Criminals' Association". • Shin Su-hyun as Lee Su-eun : A researcher works at Beomha Group. • Kim Gook-hee as Park Jung-ja : A loan shark. • Jang Hyun-sung as Hwang Hyun-sung : A detective. • Kim Soo-jin as Lee Eun-hui : Sang-woong's mother • Jung Seung-kil as Kang Dong-gi : Sang-woong's father Special appearances • Jo Bo-ah as Lee Hwa-Jin : A fire-powered superhero. • Kim Young-ok : Old lady at the subway staircase. • 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. Cashero began filming in December 2023. It is based on the webtoon of the same name and produced by SLL and Drama House Studio. The series wrapped filming in late 2024. ==Episodes==

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 to be on December 26. ==Reception==

Critical response The series received generally negative reviews from critics, who primarily focused on its narrative execution. Kate Sánchez of But Why Tho? gave the series a 3 out of 10 rating, stating that while the premise had potential, the show was "hindered by poor pacing" and failed to develop its characters beyond their initial archetypes. Similarly, Pierce Conran of the South China Morning Post awarded the series 1.5 out of 5 stars, describing it as a "messy superhero spectacle". Janani K. of India Today rated the production 2.5 out of 5 stars, noting that despite Lee Jun-ho's performance, the drama "struggled to cash in on its idea". Viewership 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. It continued its run in the Top 10, accumulating 4 weeks on the chart overall. ==References==