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Tarot (TV series)

Tarot () is a 2024 South Korean horror mystery thriller television series written by Kyung Min-sun, directed by , and starring Cho Yeo-jeong, Park Ha-sun, Kim Jin-young, Ko Kyu-pil, Seo Ji-hoon, Hahm Eun-jung, and . The series deals with seven mystery thriller stories after receiving different tarot cards. It was released on U+ Mobile TV from July 15, to August 5, 2024, every Monday and Tuesday. It is also available for streaming on Viu in selected regions.

Tarot was the first South Korean series that officially invited to the 2024 Canneseries. Among the episodes of the series, "Santa's Visit" starring Cho was selected for the Short Form Competition.

Synopsis

Tarot is about a cruel fate mystery where people who were living in reality are trapped by the curse of a twisted tarot card due to a momentary choice.

Cast and characters

Main

A working mother who is raising her daughter alone.
She is called "rental mom" by other parents because she lives in a rental apartment.
A veteran rider called Delivery King.
A passenger who takes a taxi late at night.
A handsome young man that has never been in a serious relationship.
She is about to marry her boyfriend but is wavering.
  • as Ssunja
A famous BJ who does not hesitate to do dangerous broadcasts.

Supporting

She communicates with Jae-yoon through a storage box.
  • as Min-chan
A person who is gripped by anxiety that his girlfriend might leave him.

Production

On January 12, 2024, Kim Jin-young was reportedly cast as the male lead for the series. Three days after, Cho Yeo-jeong was reported to appear on the series. On January 16, Studio X+U confirmed the casting lineup namely Cho and Dex together with Park Ha-sun, Ko Kyu-pil, Seo Ji-hoon, Lee Joo-bin, , Ham Eun-jeong, and .

Release

Studio X+U confirmed that the series would premiere on July 15, 2024. It ran from July 15, to August 5, 2024, every Monday and Tuesday. It is also available to stream on Viu in selected regions.

Reception

Critical reception

The series received generally positive reviews. Among the 7 episodes, the "Couple Manager" episode starring Hahm Eun-jung and Seo Ji-hoon was featured on a special episode of SBS's Access Movie World on July 13, 2024. It was also included on The Economic Times list of Korean OTT series to not miss.

Awards and nominations

Tarot film

Ahead of the series' release, the three episodes—"Santa's Visit", "Abandon Me", and "Going Home"—was combined to produce a single movie with the same title which was released at CGV Cinemas on June 14, 2024.

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