Big Bet (TV series)

Big Bet
Promotional poster for season two
Also known as
  • King of Savvy[1]
  • Casino 2
  • Big Bet 2
  • King of Savvy 2
Hangul
카지노
Literal meaningCasino
Revised RomanizationKajino
McCune–ReischauerK'ajino
Genre
Created byWalt Disney Company Korea
Directed byKang Yun-seong
Starring
Music byYoon Il-sang[2]
Country of origin
  • South Korea
  • United States
Original languages
  • Korean
  • English
  • Filipino
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes16 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Song Min-joo
  • Park Byeong-cheol
Producers
  • Ahn Chang-hyeon
  • Baek Chang-joo
  • Jang Won-seok
Production locations
  • South Korea
  • Philippines
Editors
  • Heo Seon-mi
  • Han Young-gyu
Running time49–58 minutes
Production companies
Budget₩20 billion[3]
Original release
NetworkDisney+
ReleaseDecember 21, 2022 (2022-12-21) –
March 22, 2023 (2023-03-22)

Big Bet (Korean카지노) 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.[4] 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.[5][6][7] The second season premiered on February 15, 2023, and aired every Wednesday at 14:00 (KST).[8][9]

Synopsis

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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

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Main

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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

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People around Cha Mu-sik

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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

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  • Heo Dong-won as Lee Sang-cheol[15]
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

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The team leader at National Tax Service
A civil servant at National Tax Service

People at casinos in the Philippines

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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.
  • Lee Hae-woo as Phillip[23]
Casino agent.

People at Caliz

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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
  • Kim Min as John
Daniel's right-hand man.
  • Jeffrey Santos as Jose Tarragona[25]
Tax officer in Agiles City and partner of Jin Young-hee

Others

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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[29]
A senior in the Iljin who bullies Cha Moo-sik.
  • Lee Do-gun as Cho Yoon-bae[30]
A detective who was in charge of the fraud case of Sang-cheon in the past.
  • Ho Jo as Han Su-jin[31]
Cha Mu-sik's ex wife.
  • Ryu Sung-hyun as Kim Geun-suk[32]
A member of the Busan Yeongdo group.
  • Song Young-gyu as Choi Chil-goo[33]
CEO of Mindong Construction.

Special appearances

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Episodes

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No.
overall
EpisodeTitleOriginal release date
Season 1
11"Casino Bar"
Transliteration: "Kajino Ba" (Korean: 카지노 바)
December 21, 2022 (2022-12-21)
Cha Mu-sik's ordinary life changes when his hometown friend, Ahn Chi-young visits and suggests they start a gambling business.
22"Tax Bomb"
Transliteration: "Segeumpoktan" (Korean: 세금폭탄)
December 21, 2022 (2022-12-21)
National Tax Service is cracking down on the casino bar that Mu-sik and Chi-young operated. Chi-young is arrested, but Mu-sik left and flees to the Philippines. Mu-sik loses all his money from gambling and borrows money to Lee Sang-gu in Manila.
33"The Ten-Year Debt"
Transliteration: "10nyeon Mug-eun Chaegwon" (Korean: 10년 묵은 채권)
December 21, 2022 (2022-12-21)
Mu-sik and Min Seok-jun became business partner. He then meet Kang Min-jung to fix his tax issues and additional fines. Seok-jun instruct Mu-sik to collect the bonds that are ten years overdue and use whatever means to collect all of it.
44"Rolling"
Transliteration: "Rolring" (Korean: 롤링)
December 28, 2022 (2022-12-28)
Mu-sik gains full authority over the casino and earns sixty billion won over ten years.
55"The Game Plan"
Transliteration: "Seolgye" (Korean: 설계)
January 4, 2023 (2023-01-04)
Professor Na introduced Jung Suk-woo, a financer, to Mu-sik. Mu-sik starts to work on him, who lets his guard down.
66"Korean Desk"
Transliteration: "Kori-an Deseukeu" (Korean: 코리안 데스크)
January 11, 2023 (2023-01-11)
Oh Seung-hoon of the Korean Desk is dispatched to the Philippines, and meets his partner, Mark. He then briefed on the situation in Caliz.
77"The Sugarcane Field Murder"
Transliteration: "Satangsusubat Sar-insageon" (Korean: 사탕수수밭 살인사건)
January 18, 2023 (2023-01-18)
The bodies of two dead Koreans are found cuddled in a sugar cane field. Mu-sik and Seung-hoon head to the scene separately and investigate to find evidences.
88"The Kidnapping"
Transliteration: "Napchi" (Korean: 납치)
January 25, 2023 (2023-01-25)
Upon hearing Yang Jeong-pal's plea, Mu-sik kidnaps Ham Deok-bae and demands to repay the money he borrowed from Jeong-pal. The Korean Embassy found it out.
Season 2
91"Mortal Enemies"
Transliteration: "Dol-a-ol Su Eobsneun Gang" (Korean: 돌아올 수 없는 강)
February 15, 2023 (2023-02-15)
Seo Tae-seok quietly trespass to Mu-sik's house with a gun to kill him but failed as he is overpowered. Mu-sik warned Tae-seok to leave the Philippines within seventy-two hours or else there'll be something happen to him.
102"Assassins"
Transliteration: "Amsaljadeul" (Korean: 암살자들)
February 15, 2023 (2023-02-15)
Yangdo gang members went to the Philippines to deal with Mu-sik and trap him with the help of Mr. Woo. Mu-sik finds himself in danger as he is lock in the trunk of a car and drives into the river by Tae-seok.
113"Mayfly"
Transliteration: "Harusbam Insaeng" (Korean: 하룻밤 인생)
February 15, 2023 (2023-02-15)
Mu-sik meets with the Triad boss to solve Jeong-pal's debt, threatening Chen Kuan not to lay a finger to Jeong-pal. Meanwhile, Seung-hoon still investigates the murder case of Kim So-jung and Philip.
124"Framed"
Transliteration: "Numyeong" (Korean: 누명)
February 22, 2023 (2023-02-22)
Seok-jun shot and kill instantly, Mu-sik arrested as the prime suspect and Seung-hoon starts his investigation to Korea Town.
135"The Last Ruling"
Transliteration: "Majimak Pangyeolsu" (Korean: 마지막 판결수)
March 1, 2023 (2023-03-01)
Mu-sik deported to South Korea as the murder suspect of Seok-jun but pleads not guilty to the prosecution. He promises to cooperate with the investigation and gives information to the prosecutor.
146"Comeback"
Transliteration: "Bokgwi" (Korean: 복귀)
March 8, 2023 (2023-03-08)
Mu-sik returns to the Philippines and a lot has changed in the casino.
157"To Be or Not To Be"
Transliteration: "Jukneunya Saneunya" (Korean: 죽느냐 사느냐)
March 15, 2023 (2023-03-15)
Mu-sik began his revenge to those people who framed him on Seok-jun's murder.
168"Forced Repatriation"
Transliteration: "Gangjesonghwan" (Korean: 강제송환)
March 22, 2023 (2023-03-22)
Jeong-pal destroyed the lockers in the basement of Mu-sik's house, found out the passport of So-jung and Philip and felt betrayed and is pissed off. Mu-sik feels uneasy while talking to his wife, he then goes to his house in the Philippines only to find out all the money are gone. Mu-sik went to remote location, calls Jeong-pal to withdraw the rest of the money from his bank account and bring it to him. Jeong-pal, Sang-gu, Seung-hoon, Mark and John went to Mu-sik's hideout. A gunfight emerge and only Jeong-pal and Seung-hoon made it out alive.

Production

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The filming began in February 2022. In May 2022, it was reported that filming was currently taking place in the Philippines.[42] In June, it was reported that the series recently finished filming in the Philippines and was currently filming in Korea.[43] Filming ended on August 3, 2022.[44]

The series is planned as a two-season series and both seasons consist of eight episodes each.[45][9]

Release

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The first three episodes were released on December 21, 2022, and the rest was released as one new episode every week.[46] 2–3 weeks after the first season, a second season which also consists of 8 episodes, was released.[47] The release of the second season started on February 15, 2023.[9]

Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards 2023 Best Visual Effects Big Bet Nominated [48]
Baeksang Arts Awards 2023 Best Actor — Television Choi Min-sik Nominated [49]
Blue Dragon Series Awards 2023 Best Drama Big Bet Won [50]
Best Actor Choi Min-sik Nominated [51]
Best Supporting Actor Lee Dong-hwi Won [52]
Best Supporting Actress Kim Joo-ryoung Nominated [51]
Director's Cut Awards 2023 Best Director in Television Kang Yoon-sung, Nam Gi-hoon Nominated [53]
Best Screenplay Kang Yoon-sung Nominated
Best Actress in Television Lee Hye-young Nominated
Best Actor in Television Choi Min-sik Nominated
Best New Actress in Television Son Eun-seo Nominated
Best New Actor in Television Lee Hae-woo Nominated
Seoul International Drama Awards 2023 Golden Bird Prize for Program Big Bet Won [54]
Golden Bird Prize for Individual Choi Min-sik Won

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