A drama that once shaken the Korean entertainment industry – and has even received official recognition from the financial surveillance service – is returning. The SBS shot of 2007 Money war It will be available in high definition with high definition on Netflix starting from August 25th.
Originally based on a webtoon, Money war He fascinated the audience with his bold representation of shark underworld on loan in Korea. The 20 episodes drama, including a special “round bonus”, reached a peak score of 36.3% and left a lasting mark on both popular culture and public policies.
The story follows Geum Na-Ra (Park Shin-Yang), a manager of the funds educated at the National University of Top Seoul whose life collapses when his father’s relationships with loan sharks lead to ruin. After losing everything and crying his parents, Na-Ra is led by the legendary monetary Dok Go-Chul (Shin Goo) and later works under the ruthless but Dong-po (Lee Won-Jong). As he gets up in the ranks, the transformation of Na-Ra into a cold-blooded mutual guides a story of revenge, power and survival.
When the drama was broadcast for the first time, the loan was rarely faced in the traditional Korean media. His gritty realism and the criticism of uncontrolled capitalism have aroused investigative journalism, has increased the awareness of the public on illegal loans and have even influenced legislators to modify the laws on private loans of Korea, gaining drama an commendation from the financial surveillance service.
The performance of the protagonist Park Park Shin-Yang won the first prize at the 2007 SBS Drama Awards, but behind the scenes, the tensions have increased. Among its popularity, SBS has pushed for an extension, which many cast members opposed due to difficult working conditions. The net went on with a modified “round bonus” after some refused to return.
A payment dispute between Park and the production company for the extension fee intensified in a cause, which has won. However, the Drama Production Company Association Korea accused him of excessive remuneration requests and imposed a boycott of the unofficial sector, effectively prohibiting him from TV for years.
Today, Money war It is considered a point of reference on Korean television for its narration without fear and extraordinary performances. While it is already available on some Oct national platforms, the imminent release of Netflix HD on August 25th marks its first large -scale awakening in almost two decades.
Sources: Nate
