Almost five years ago, the first episode of Money Heist, which was phenomenally successful when acquired by Netflix. It is therefore logical that a Korean remake is about to see the light of day. A new teaser was also posted a few days ago, the opportunity to discover the new version of the emblematic mask.
A Korean remake for La Casa de Papel
In the space of 5 seasons and 48 episodes, Money Heist became one of Netflix’s biggest hits. The series ended last year, and we already know that a spin-off series centered on the Berlin character is in production and should see the light of day next year. But the most impatient will have something to satisfy this year, since the Korean remake, responding to the sweet name of Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Areashould land on June 24, 2022.
We had already been able to see the first images a few months ago, but Netflix gave a layer of it a few days ago by revealing a brand new teaser of about forty seconds. Unsurprisingly, we are reminded thata team of robbers will try to carry out the biggest money heist ever seen. But we also discover the brand new mask that will be worn by the characters: exit Salvador Dali, make way for hahoetal masks!
The hahoetal mask, which can be seen from all angles in the latest teaser for the Korean remake of Money Heist, is a traditional Korean (logical) mask worn during the Hahoe Pyolshin-gut t’al nori, a ceremony dating back to the 12th century and linked to local deities and exorcism rites. There are 12, each representing a role of the ritual dances performed on this occasion.
Beyond this somewhat “mystical” dimension, hahoetal masks are considered real treasures and are fully part of korean heritage, so much so that they constitute the country’s “National Treasure No. 121” and the oldest of them is on display at the National Museum of Korea. Even today, traditional ceremony dances are performed weekly in Hahoe, the village from which the masks originate.
The mask visible in the trailer of the series is more specifically that of Yangban, the aristocrat, the most powerful character but also the most mocked during theatrical performances. A strong symbol, therefore, whose full meaning is expected to be discovered in Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Areathe Korean remake of Money Heist, available exclusively on Netflix from June 24, 2022.
