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 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 the 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 who 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 the 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
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. 2–3 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 + 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 Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards 2023Best Visual Effects Big Bet Baeksang Arts Awards 2023 Best Actor (TV) Choi Min-sik Blue Dragon Series Awards2023 Best Drama Big Bet Best Actor Choi Min-sik Best Supporting Actor Lee Dong-hwi Best Supporting Actress Kim Joo-ryoung Director's Cut Awards 2023 Best Director in Television Kang Yoon-sung, Nam Gi-hoon Best Screenplay Kang Yoon-sung Best Actress in Television Lee Hye-young Best Actor in Television Choi Min-sik Best New Actress in Television Son Eun-seo Best New Actor in Television Lee Hae-woo Seoul International Drama Awards2023 Golden Bird Prize for ProgramBig Bet Golden Bird Prize for Individual Choi Min-sik
References
External links
Big Bet at Daum