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Big Bet (TV Series)
''Big Bet'' () is an ongoing South Korean streaming 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. It premiered on December 21, 2022 on Disney+ in selected territories and on Hulu in the United States. A second season with 8 episodes released in February 15, 2023. 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 : 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 crimi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korea Times
''The Korea Times'' is the oldest of three English-language newspapers published daily in South Korea. It is a sister paper of the ''Hankook Ilbo'', a major Korean language daily; both are owned by Dongwha Enterprise, a wood-based manufacturer. Since the late 1950s, it had been published by the Hankook Ilbo Media Group, but following an embezzlement scandal in 2013–2014 it was sold to Dongwha Group, which also acquired ''Hankook Ilbo''. The president-publisher of ''The Korea Times'' is Oh Young-jin. Former Korean President Kim Dae-jung famously taught himself English by reading ''The Korea Times''. Newspaper headquarters The newspaper's headquarters is located in the same building with ''Hankook Ilbo'' on Sejong-daero between Sungnyemun and Seoul Station in Seoul, South Korea. The publication also hosts major operations in New York City and Los Angeles. History ''The Korea Times'' was founded by Helen Kim five months into the 1950-53 Korean War. The first issue on November ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jo Han-chul
Jo Han-chul (Korean: 조한철; born June 13, 1973) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in ''100 Days My Prince'' (2018), ''Vincenzo'' (2021), ''Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha'' (2021), and ''Jirisan'' (2021). He graduated from the Department of Theater and Film at Cheongju University with Bachelor Degree and graduated from the Department of Acting at the Korea National University of Arts and Drama with Master Degree. Career He debuted as theater actor in 1998 in play ''One Room'' (). A year later he debuted in movie ''Peppermint Candy'' as small role. After two decades, his breakthrough as an actor came for his role as after-life prosecutor in a box office '' Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days''. Joo wasn’t first choice choice for this work. He replaced Oh Dal-su who resigned from the movie. In the same year he also got his breakthrough in television drama with his role as a King in ''100 Days My Prince'' (Korean: 백일의 낭군님; Hanja: 百日의 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bembol Roco
Rafael Aranda Roco, Jr. (born November 20, 1953), popularly known as Bembol Roco, is a Filipino actor whose work ranges from films to television. He is famous for his critically acclaimed role as Julio Madiaga in '' Maynila: Sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag'' ("Manila in the Claws of Light"). Though he acts in his country's films, he also had an important role in the 1982 Australian-U.S. film '' The Year of Living Dangerously''. He also portrayed villain roles in Philippine action movies due to his signature bald head as well as various supporting roles. Bem starred in ''Sine Novela: Tinik sa Dibdib''. He has twin sons named Felix and Dominic. Roco appeared in a minor role in 2010's '' Dagim'', a Cinema One Original film directed by Joaquin Pedro Valdes, about the strange goings-on in a remote mountain province. He is well known to be most collaborative works with the late Lino Brocka, where he is a part of a group of actors called "Brocka babies", and directors such as Ishmael Bern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jung Woong-in
Jung Woong-in (; born January 20, 1971) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film * ''Drive'' (TBA) as Na Jin-soo * '' Seoul Vibe'' (Netflix Film/ 2022) as Chief Prosecutor * ''Child for Children'' (2022) as Seung-won * '' The Prison'' (2017) * ''Time Renegade'' (2016) * ''Veteran'' (2015) * ''Fists of Legend'' (2013) * ''Marrying the Mafia 4: Unstoppable Family'' (2011) * '' Meet the In-Laws'' (2010) ( cameo) * ''City of Damnation'' (2009) * ''Santamaria'' (2008) * ''Are You Crazy?'' (2007) * ''Flushed Away'' (animated, 2006) (Korean dubbing) * ''Mr. Wacky'' (2006) ( cameo) * ''The Magicians'' (2006) * ''My Boss, My Teacher'' (2006) * ''Don't Tell Papa'' (2004) * ''The Circle'' (2003) * ''2424'' (2002) * ''My Boss, My Hero'' (2001) * ''The Foul King'' (2000) * ''A Great Chinese Restaurant'' (1999) * '' The Quiet Family'' (1998) * ''Seven Rascals'' (1996) * ''Boss'' (1996) * ''Rehearsal'' (1995) Television series * ''Our Blooming Youth'' (2023) - Cho Won-bo * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jo Jae-yoon
Jo Jae-yoon (born September 15, 1974) is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in 2003 and has since starred as a supporting actor in numerous films and television series, including '' The Man from Nowhere'' (2010), ''The Chaser'' (2012), ''Gu Family Book'' (2013), and '' The Suspect'' (2013). Jo also appeared in the variety-reality show ''Animals'' (2015). Filmography Film Television series Web series Television shows Theater Awards and nominations References External linksJo Jae-yoon Fan Cafeat Daum * * *Jo Jae-yoonon Instagram Instagram is a photo and video sharing social networking service owned by American company Meta Platforms. The app allows users to upload media that can be edited with filters and organized by hashtags and geographical tagging. Posts can ... {{DEFAULTSORT:Jo, Jae-yoon 1974 births Living people People from Cheongju South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male stage acto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samgyeopsal
''Samgyeopsal'' (; ), ''samgyeopsal-gui'' ( ), or grilled pork belly is a type of ''gui'' (grilled dish) in Korean cuisine. Etymology Directly translated from Korean, ''samgyeop-sal'' () means "three layer flesh," referring to striations of lean meat and fat in the pork belly that appear as three layers when cut. It is the part of the abdomen under the loin from the 5th rib or 6th rib to the hind limb. In Korea, the word ''samgyeop-sal,'' meaning "pork belly", often refers to ''samgyeop-sal-gui'' (grilled pork belly), in the same way that the word ''galbi,'' meaning "ribs", often refers to ''galbi-gui'' (grilled beef ribs). ''Gui'' refers to roasted, baked, or grilled dishes. One can also find ''ogyeopsal'' (), with an ''o'' meaning "five" and "gyeop" meaning a layer. ''Ogyeop-sal'' includes the skin part of the pork belly, unlike ''samgyeop-sal'' where the skin is removed. History The first mention of the meat dish was in a ''Donga-ilbo'' article published on November 3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Joo-ryoung
Kim Joo-ryoung (; born September 10, 1976) is a South Korean actress. She is mainly known for portraying Han Mi-nyeo or Player No. 212 in the Netflix original web series ''Squid Game''. For her performance, she was nominated for Best Actress in an Action Series at the 2nd Critics' Choice Super Awards The Critics' Choice Super Awards is an awards show presented annually by the Critics Choice Association to honor the finest in genre fiction film, television and home media releases, including action, superhero, horror, science fiction, fanta .... Filmography Film Television series Web series Awards and nominations Notes References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Joo-ryoung 1976 births Living people South Korean film actresses South Korean television actresses 20th-century South Korean actresses 21st-century South Korean actresses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oh Dal-su
Oh Dal-su (born 15 June 1968) is a South Korean actor. Career Oh Dal-su began his acting career in theater in Busan, and since 2001 has been the head of theater company ''Singiru Manhwagyeong'' ("Mirage and Kaleidoscope"). His rich experience on the stage, in local productions such as ''Ogu'', later made Oh an in-demand supporting/character actor on the big screen. Oh has starred in numerous successful films, in roles such as the owner of the organized crime-funded private jail in '' Oldboy'' (2003), a former gang boss in ''Mapado'' (2005), a weapons smuggler in ''A Bittersweet Life'' (2005), a transvestite in '' Foxy Festival'' (2010), a Chinese-Korean conman in ''The Thieves'' (2012), and a sympathetic inmate in '' Miracle in Cell No. 7''. He also dubbed the voice of the monster in '' The Host'' (2006). Sexual harassment allegations On 22 February 2018, Oh was accused of sexual harassment. He denied the accusation. On 26 February, further accusations against Oh were broadc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Im Hyung-joon
Im Hyung-joon (born May 10, 1974) is a South Korean actor. Personal life On January 2, 2012, Im married his non-celebrity girlfriend, who is ten years younger than him, at Gimpo Mayfield Hotel. They gave birth to the first child, a son, on August 24, 2012. Filmography Film Television series Web series Television show Musical/Theater Awards and nominations References External links * * *Im Hyung-joonat Daum Im Hyung-joonat Naver Movies {{DEFAULTSORT:Im, Hyung-joon IHQ (company) artists South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male stage actors South Korean television personalities Male actors from Seoul 1974 births Living people People from Seoul Seoul Institute of the Arts alumni 20th-century South Korean male actors 21st-century South Korean male actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Hye-young (actress, Born 1962)
Lee Hye-young (; born November 25, 1962) is a South Korean actress. She is the daughter of celebrated film director Lee Man-hee, who died in 1975 when she was in middle school. Lee began her acting career in 1981 at the age of 17 through a local musical theatre production of ''The Sound of Music''. Since then she has performed in theater, feature and short films, and television. She was one of the most prominent South Korean actresses in the 1980s, starring in films such as ''The Blazing Sun'' (1985), ''Winter Wanderer'' (1986), ''Ticket'' (1986), '' The Age of Success'' (1988), '' North Korean Partisan in South Korea'' (1990), ''Fly High Run Far'' (1991), '' Passage to Buddha'' (1993), and ''No Blood No Tears'' (2002). Lee also played supporting roles in the Korean dramas ''I'm Sorry, I Love You'' (2004), ''Fashion 70's'' (2005) and ''Boys Over Flowers'' (2009). Filmography Film * '' Walk Up'' (2022) * ''Anchor'' (2022) – So-jeong * '' The Novelist's Film'' (2022) * ''A Ye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Son Eun-seo
Son Eun-seo (hangul The Korean alphabet, known as Hangul, . Hangul may also be written as following South Korea's standard Romanization. ( ) in South Korea and Chosŏn'gŭl in North Korea, is the modern official writing system for the Korean language. The let ...: 손은서; born Son Ji-yeon, hangul: 손지연, on June 26, 1985) is a South Korean actress. Personal life Son has been in a relationship with Jang Won-seok, CEO of BA Entertainment since the end of 2022. Filmography Television series Web series Film Music video Awards and nominations References External links * * * * 1985 births Living people Mystic Entertainment artists South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses People from Busan 21st-century South Korean actresses {{Korea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heo Sung-tae
Heo Sung-tae ( , born 20 October 1977) is a South Korean actor with over sixty film and television credits. He came to national prominence in the 2016 period thriller film ''The Age of Shadows''. Early life Heo was born in Busan, South Korea. He graduated from Pusan National University, where he majored in Russian. Prior to acting, he sold televisions in the Russian market for LG Corporation. He later joined the planning and coordination department of a shipbuilding company. Career Heo began his acting career in 2011, when he entered SBS's talent show ''Miraculous Audition'' (기적의 오디션). According to Heo, he drunkenly signed up to audition after seeing a commercial for the show. He came to national prominence as Ha Il-soo in the 2016 period thriller film ''The Age of Shadows''.'' Heo had to learn the Manchu language for his role in '' The Fortress'' (2017). Heo starred as the gangster Jang Deok-su in the 2021 Netflix original series ''Squid Game ''Squid Ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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