Big Bet (TV series)

Big Bet (TV series)
Big Bet is a 2022 South Korean television series, directed by Kang Yoon-sung, 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
Choi Min-sik as Cha Mu-sik
Lee Kyu-hyung as young Cha Mu-sik
Song Min-jae as child Cha Mu-sik
A casino mogul whose world turns upside down when he becomes involved in a murder case, leading him back into the gambling scene.
Son Suk-ku as Oh Seung-hoon
A cop who is dispatched to the Philippines to handle international criminal cases. He chases Cha Mu-sik to solve the murder case.
Lee Dong-hwi as Yang Jeong-pal
Mu-sik's handler.
Supporting
People around Cha Mu-sik
Kim Roi-ha as Cha Kyung-deok
Mu-sik's father.
Bae Hae-sun as Lee Sook-ja
Mu-sik's mother.
Jin Seon-kyu as So Jin-seok
Mu-sik's teacher.
Jo Han-chul as Kim Gye-jang
A person who scouted and trained Mu-sik, who wanted to enlist in Marine Corps.
Lee Moon-sik as Park Jong-hyun
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
Kim Min-jae as Ahn Chi-young
President of Daemang Electronics and Mu-sik's partner
National Tax Service staff
Ryu Hyun-kyung as Kang Min-jung
The team leader at National Tax Service
Go Yoon as Choi Il-ho
A civil servant at National Tax Service
People at casinos in the Philippines
Kim Hong-pa as Min Seok-joon
Heo Sung-tae as Seo Tae-seok
An illegal business entrepreneur in Korea fled to the Philippines, then made a connection with Mu-sik.
Son Eun-seo as Kim So-jung
A hotel manager who predicts a subtle relationship with Jeong-pal.
Lee Hye-young as Ko Yeong-hee
A casino gamer and president of Pastera.
Lee Hae-woo as Phillip
Casino agent.
People at Caliz
Nico Antonio as Mark Flores
An operative of the CIDG and Seung-hoon's partner.
Bembol Roco as Daniel
Also known as Big Boss, the Godfather of casinos in the Philippines and Kingmaker.
Epy Quizon as Raul
Mayor of Agiles City
Kim Min as John
Daniel's right-hand man.
Jeffrey Santos as Jose Tarragona
Tax officer in Agiles City and partner of Jin Young-hee
Others
Im Hyung-joon as Jo Yoon-ki
A consul dispatched to the Philippines, and he is in constant confrontation with Mu-sik.
Oh Dal-su as Lee Joon-goo
The president of the Korean club, he is a bridge connecting Oh Seung-hoon and Korean residents.
Kim Joo-ryoung as Jin Young-hee
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.
Ho Jo as Han Su-jin
Cha Mu-sik's ex wife.
Ryu Sung-hyun as Kim Geun-suk
A member of the Busan Yeongdo group.
Song Young-gyu as Choi Chil-goo
CEO of Mindong Construction.
Jo Jae-yoon
Jung Woong-in
Hong Ki-joon
Lee Dae-gun
Min Sung-wook
Ronnie Lazaro as Carlos
Art Acuña as PNP Commissioner
Kiko Matos as NBI agent Terrence Manos
Rose Van Ginkel as Rose
Guji Lorenzana
Babyerna Liong
Roeder Camañag
Special appearances
Lee Je-hoon as Jang Jun
Choi Moo-sung as Mr. Na
Episodes
Production
Filming began in February 2022. In May 2022, it was reported that filming was currently taking place in 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 and both season consists of eight episodes each.
Release
The first three episodes was released on December 21, 2022, and the rest was released as one new episode every week. 2–3 weeks after the first season, a second season which also consists of 8 episodes, will be released. It was confirmed that the release of second season will start on February 15, 2023.
Awards and nominations
References
External links
Big Bet at Daum
Television shows about gambling
Korean-language television shows
2022 South Korean television series debuts
2023 South Korean television series endings
South Korean web series
Star (Disney+) original programming
Disney+ original programming
South Korean crime television series
South Korean action television series
South Korean black comedy television series
Television shows set in the Philippines
Television series by C-JeS Entertainment