Big Bet () is a 2022 South Korean television series directed by Kang Yun-seong, starring Choi Min-sik, Son Suk-ku, and Lee Dong-hwi. The series revolves around a legendary figure in the Philippines' casino world. The first season premiered on December 21, 2022, and aired every Wednesday at 14:00 (KST) on Disney+ in selected territories and on Hulu in the United States. The second season premiered on February 15, 2023, and aired every Wednesday at 14:00 (KST).
Synopsis
Big Bet tells the story of a man who rises to the top as a casino kingpin in the Philippines but experiences unfortunate events. After being charged for a murder that he did not commit, he faces the ultimate bet with his life on the line to get back in the game.
Cast
Main
A casino mogul whose world turns upside down when he becomes involved in a murder case, leading him back into the gambling scene.
A cop who is dispatched to the Philippines to handle international criminal cases. He chases Cha Mu-sik to solve the murder case.
Mu-sik's handler.
Supporting
People around Cha Mu-sik
Mu-sik's father.
Mu-sik's mother.
Mu-sik's teacher.
A person who scouted and trained Mu-sik, who wanted to enlist in the Marine Corps.
A detective and Mu-sik's friend.
People in the Casino Bar Korea
- Heo Dong-won as Lee Sang-cheol
An employee of Mu-sik's Casino Bar in Daejeon who made gambling game machines
President of Daemang Electronics and Mu-sik's partner
National Tax Service staff
The team leader at National Tax Service
A civil servant at National Tax Service
People at casinos in the Philippines
An illegal business entrepreneur in Korea who fled to the Philippines, then made a connection with Mu-sik.
A hotel manager who predicts a subtle relationship with Jeong-pal.
A casino gamer and president of Pastera.
Casino agent.
People at Caliz
An operative of the CIDG and Seung-hoon's partner.
Also known as Big Boss, the Godfather of casinos in the Philippines and Kingmaker.
Mayor of Agiles City
Daniel's right-hand man.
- Jeffrey Santos as Jose Tarragona
Tax officer in Agiles City and partner of Jin Young-hee
Others
A consul dispatched to the Philippines, and he is in constant confrontation with Mu-sik.
The president of the Korean club, he is a bridge connecting Oh Seung-hoon and the Korean residents.
The owner of a samgyeopsal restaurant in Manila.
- Park Ya-seong as Han Seong-il
A senior in the Iljin who bullies Cha Moo-sik.
- Lee Do-gun as Cho Yoon-bae
A detective who was in charge of the fraud case of Sang-cheon in the past.
Cha Mu-sik's ex wife.
- Ryu Sung-hyun as Kim Geun-suk
A member of the Busan Yeongdo group.
CEO of Mindong Construction.
Special appearances
Episodes
Season 1
Season 2
Production
The filming began in February 2022. In May 2022, it was reported that filming was currently taking place in the Philippines. In June, it was reported that the series recently finished filming in the Philippines and was currently filming in Korea. Filming ended on August 3, 2022.
The series is planned as a two-season series and both seasons consist of eight episodes each.
Release
The first three episodes were released on December 21, 2022, and the rest was released as one new episode every week. 2âÂÂ3 weeks after the first season, a second season which also consists of 8 episodes, was released. The release of the second season started on February 15, 2023.
Awards and nominations
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