Picture: Jo Jung Suk
Jo Jung Suk has been approached to play the lead role in Lee Il Hyung’s upcoming Netflix K-drama series, Paperman. Details are limited, but here’s everything we know about Paperman on Netflix.
Paperman is an upcoming South Korean Netflix Original drama series directed by Lee Il Hyung, who previously wrote and directed K-dramas such as Karma and Remember.
What is the plot of Paperman?
So far, only a small synopsis has been revealed for Paperman:
“Tells the story of a color-blind man who becomes entangled with counterfeit money.”
Who are the cast members of Paperman?
Jo Jung Suk is currently the only actor attached to Paperman, and the last report confirmed that the actor and his agency are “positively reviewing it.”
Jo Jung Suk has starred in several popular Netflix Originals, including lead roles in Captivating the King and Hospital Playlist seasons 1 and 2, and guest roles in Weak Hero Class 2, Resident Playbook, and When the Stars Gossip. Outside of Netflix, he has led films such as My Daughter Is a Zombie, Land of Happiness, Pilot, and Exit.
Picture (L to R): Jo Jung Suk in Captivating the King, Hospital Playlist, and My Daughter is a Zombie
What is the production status of Paperman?
At the time of writing, the K-drama is still in development, and there’s no confirmation on when pre-production or filming will begin.
When will Paperman be released on Netflix?
With no filming schedule announced, it’s unclear when Paperman will be released on Netflix.
Assuming filming begins in 2026, we would expect to see Paperman on Netflix sometime in the second half of 2027 or early 2028.
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