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