Son Seok Koo, Heo Sung Tae, More To Star in Disney+ Drama ‘Casino’
A-list actors Son Seok Koo, Heo Sung Tae, Lee Dong Hwi and Choi Min Sik are set to star in the upcoming Disney+ thriller drama "Casino," which is expected to be released in the second half of 2022!
Son Seok Koo, Heo Sung Tae, Lee Dong Hwi, Choi Min Sik Confirmed To Star in 'Casino'
This 2022, Choi Min Sik returns to the small screen after 25 years and joins Son Seok Koo, Heo Sung Tae and Lee Dong Hwi in the forthcoming thriller drama "Casino."
On Monday, June 13, Disney+ Korea revealed the official lineup of the upcoming series "Casino."
Choi Min Sik
The drama will be lead by veteran stars Son Seok Koo, Heo Sung Tae, Lee Dong Hwi and Choi Min Sik, and depict the story of a man who became the "king of the casino" after struggling to survive an unexpected series of events.
The stellar lineup of actors raises expectations for the upcoming drama. Choi Min Sik, who received popularity with his works "Old Boy," "I Saw the Devil" and more, steals attention with a new television series for the first time in 25 years.
Kim Ji Won, Son Seok Koo
In addition to that, Son Seok Koo, who recently proved his acting skills in the melodrama "My Liberation Notes" once again challenges himself with "Casino."
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Lee Dong Hwi, who appeared in "Extreme Job," is eager to showcase his unrivaled presence and a side that he has never shown before in other works.
Lastly, Heo Sung Tae, who made an international impact in 2021 with "Squid Game," raises anticipation for his new acting role.
The energy and excellence of the four sterling stars will be amplified by "The Outlaws" actor Kang Yoon Sung, who won the Best New Director Award at the 54th Baeksang Arts Awards and the Best New Director Award at the 23rd Chunsa Film Festival.
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The original Disney+ Korea series "Casino" creates buzz in the Hallyu scene as it its Choi Min Sik's comeback drama after more than two decades.
It is also director Kang Yoon Sung's first time working with the four main stars, hinting at a cider-like director-actor relationship and high energy.
Son Seok Koo, Heo Sung Tae, Lee Dong Hwi, Choi Min Sik
"Casino" is set to begin its principal filming this summer with precautionary health measures in line with the authorities' health guidelines.
In particular, the filming of the drama will take place not only in South Korea but also overseas, which will be possible all thanks to the budget of almost 380 million USD.
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"Casino" will be produced by BA Entertainment, C-Jes Entertainment, and Arc Media. It is expected to hit the small screen in the second half of 2022 through Disney+.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
