(2022) is set in a near-future where North and South Korea are on the verge of peaceful reunification. The story follows a brilliant strategist known as The Professor who recruits a diverse team of thieves to pull off a massive heist at the Korea Unified Mint. The Core Premise (Episodes 1-6)
: A joint task force is formed, led by South Korean crisis negotiator Seon Woojin and North Korean special agent Cha Moohyuk . In a high-stakes twist, the Professor is secretly dating Woojin to monitor the police's progress. Episode Highlights (2022) is set in a near-future where North
: The team's goal is to print 4 trillion won in new, untraceable currency rather than stealing existing money. They take hostages, including the U.S. Ambassador's daughter, to use as leverage. In a high-stakes twist, the Professor is secretly
: A "Joint Economic Area" (JEA) has been established to foster unity, but it has largely benefited the wealthy, leaving many others behind. Ambassador's daughter, to use as leverage