Netflix series Cashero has released unseen stills as it continues to enjoy unwaning popularity in its second week.
A salaryman named Sang-woong, who is struggling with wedding funds and housing costs, gains the ability to become stronger by the amount of money he holds, and the slice-of-life, money-powered hero story Cashero rose to No. 1 on the global top 10 non-English shows in its second week after release. Cashero recorded 6,100,000 viewing units (the number of viewing hours divided by the work's total running time) and appeared on top 10 lists in a total of 51 countries, underscoring its enduring popularity.
Domestic media praised Cashero's unique appeal that evokes real-life empathy, saying, "A consideration of the power a hero possesses, family safety, the anguish between personal gain and social justice, comradeship, conflicts with villains, plus appropriate action on top of the conventional hero narrative" (Aiz columnist Kwon Koo-hyun), and "It is different from hero stories that are simply bold and rousing. When Sang-woong's reality of fighting poverty begins to feel suffocating, the refreshing plot twists and the relatable appeal of realistic heroes deliver emotional impact" (OSEN reporter Yeon Hwi-seon).
Domestic and international viewers sent praise such as, "I watched up to episode 8 in one sitting. It has not only laughs and fun but also emotion and lessons" (YouTube user Jjangjjang****), "There were many memorable lines in Lee Jun-ho's narration. The lines throw Sang-woong's dilemmas at me as questions" (YouTube user Hye******), "A work that explores the superhero genre from a fresh perspective. By combining poverty with superpowers on a quirky, upbeat premise, it wittily reflects the realistic economic concerns faced by the younger generation" (IMDb mpp***), and "You can watch it straight through without boredom; it's light entertainment but not shallow" (IMDb nat***), showing that Cashero captures both humorous moments and real-world empathy.
The newly released unseen stills capture the heroic moments of superpowered characters and their striking key scenes, drawing attention.
The image of Sang-woong, who opposes the 'Perpetrator Association', (Lee Jun-ho) evokes Cashero's side that confronts villains wholeheartedly, leaving behind a past when he was caught between the world and making a living. The scene of Sang-woong and Minsook (Kim Hye Jun) tightly embracing each other in a ruined building offers a glimpse of the moving moment when the two stay together and protect one another even in crisis. Stills showing the struggles of the lawyer (Kim Byung-chul) and Bang Eun-mi (Kim Hyang-gi) demonstrate the steadfast teamwork of TEAM Sang-woong, who help Sang-woong until the end even though they must be drunk and eat a lot of bread to use their powers.
Also drawing attention is the fierce, tension-filled showdown between Sang-woong and Jonathan (Lee Chae-min) that unfolds near the end of the drama in an apartment complex. The scene in which Sang-woong saves a child as bundles of bills flutter from the sky conveys an emotional moment of a "everyday life" hero protecting citizens. Jonathan's face-off with Sang-woong recalls his obsession with obtaining superhuman strength by any means, and the tense confrontation heightens the drama's suspense. Cashero, which released unseen stills, is expected to continue delivering rich entertainment to viewers with its ensemble of characters and immersive performances.
This year-end, Cashero, which is bringing joy to global viewers with its down-to-earth tales of struggling heroes, was released on the 26th of last month and is streaming on Netflix.
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