Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Netflix to Release Hit K-Drama "War of Money" Starring Actor with Controversy
Netflix is bringing back the old Korean drama "War of Money," a show about loan sharks that was a huge hit.
The show's popularity caused the story to be extended from its original plan.
The main actor, Park Shin Yang, was later banned because of a disagreement over his pay after the show was extended.
The story follows an investment banker forced to face his father's debt and enter the loan shark business.
The drama originally aired in 2007 and is now being released on Netflix worldwide.
Netflix will release the K-drama "War of Money", originally aired in 2007.
The drama, also known as Money's Warfare, was a massive hit, exceeding 36% ratings.
The series explores South Korea's loan shark culture and an investment banker's struggles.
Lead actor Park Shin Yang was later banned from dramas due to a pay dispute during the show's extension.
The ban resulted from a disagreement over Park's increased pay for additional episodes.
- Who
- Netflix is releasing "War of Money," starring Park Shin Yang.
- What
- Netflix is releasing the K-drama "War of Money", which explores South Korea's loan shark culture.
- When
- The K-drama was originally released in 2007 and is now being released on Netflix.
- Where
- The K-drama is set in South Korea, focusing on the loan shark underworld.
- Why
- Due to the popularity of K-dramas, Netflix is expanding its library.
Actor's Perspective
Producers' Perspective
Pay Dispute
Actor's Perspective
Actor felt entitled to negotiate for higher pay due to show's viral popularity and extra episodes.
Producers' Perspective
Producers felt the actor's pay increase was excessive and exploitative.
- Original Title
- Jjeonui Jeonjaeng
- Starring
- Park Shin Yang, Kim Ok Vin
- Release Year
- 2007
- Network
- SBS (original)
- Ratings Peak
- 36.3%
- Episodes
- 21