Player () is a South Korean television series starring Song Seung-heon, Krystal Jung, Lee Si-eon, Tae Won-seok, Oh Yeon-seo, and Jang Gyu-ri. The first season aired on OCN from September 29, to November 11, 2018, every Saturday and Sunday at 22:20 (KST). The second season aired on tvN from June 3, to July 9, 2024, every Monday and Tuesday at 20:50 (KST).
Synopsis
Season 1
The story about the four talented individuals in their respective fields who create an elite team to solve crimes in partnership with a righteous prosecutor. Together, they confiscate black money and make sure that those who earn money through crimes will be arrested.
Season 2
Series overview
Cast and characters
Main
A veteran conman from a family of investigators who was born bold and gifted with words.
A skilled driver who grew up in an orphanage after being abandoned by her parents.
A talented hacker who had a past with Chairman Chun.
A powerful fighter who had accidentally worked for "that person".
An assistant to Ha-ri and the team's watcher.
Ah-ryung's younger sister who is also a skilled driver. Her real name is Cha Hae-ryung.
Supporting
Public Prosecutors' Office
The prosecutor who teamed up with Ha-ri and his team.
- Ahn Se-ho as Investigator Maeng Ji-hoon
- Lee Hwang-ui as Yoo Ki-hoon
Target
- Kim Jong-tae as "that person" (real name: Yeon Je-seok)
A consultant and power broker for politicians.
- Kwak Ja-hyung as Cheon Dong-seob
People around Ha-ri
Ha-ri's father and former team leader of Special Corruption Division.
A doctor and the only person who knows Ha-ri's past.
Others
- Min Joon-hyun as Team Leader Shim Dal-soo
- Kang Min-tae as gangster
- Kim Hyung-mook as Na Won-hak
the corrupt president director
Special appearances
Production
Early working titles of the series were Hustle () and Round ().
On July 12, 2022, it was announced that the series would return with second season in the second half of 2023, under the title Player: War of Gamblers (). On January 27, 2023, it was reported that filming was scheduled to begin in March 2023, and actresses Oh Yeon-seo and Jang Gyu-ri were in talks for the main roles. In January 2024, it was officially announced that the second season is included on tvN's 2024 drama line-up.
Original soundtrack
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Viewership
Notes
References
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