"Squid Game" creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has found his next project following the conclusion of the Netflix smash-hit death game series.
Hwang is teaming up again with the giant streamer on "The Dealer," a new original Korean high-stakes casino crime drama.
The drama centers on Geonhwa, a skilled casino dealer whose marriage preparations unravel after falling victim to a housing fraud scheme. Drawn back into a realm she previously chose to escape, Geonhwa descends into gambling’s treacherous underworld and must deploy long-concealed abilities to reclaim agency over her circumstances.
Ohnooy and Lee Tae-young penned the screenplay.
"The Dealer" features a high-profile cast led by Jung So-min, Ryoo Seung-bum and Lee Soo-hyuk.
Jung (“Love Reset,” “Alchemy of Souls”) headlines as Geonhwa, portraying a dealer who has spent years repressing capabilities that provide her with an extraordinary advantage at gaming tables.
Ryoo (“Good News,” “Tazza: One Eyed Jack”) takes on the role of Hwang Chisu, a financially struggling gambler surviving through precarious wagers who gets drawn into Geonhwa’s perilous scheme.
Lee (“S Line,” “Queen Woo”) portrays Jo Jun, a formidable casino competitor whose keen instincts and inscrutable demeanor position him as an unpredictable presence.
Ryu Kyung-soo (“The Bequeathed,” “Jung_E”) plays Choi Wooseung, Geonhwa’s fiancé, whose gentle domestic persona stands in sharp contrast to his determined approach as a detective.
Hwang is producing through his Firstman Studio banner, the company behind "Squid Game", assembling a seasoned creative team with credits spanning some of Korea’s prominent entertainment properties.
Production underway in South Korea, the show marks the series directorial debut of acclaimed cinematographer Choi Young-hwan, whose credits include a slew of major Korean films like "Smugglers," "Veteran," "Tazza: The High Rollers," and "The Thieves."
Choi has earned recognition for dynamic visual work that enhances genre narratives.
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