Player (TV series)


Player is a South Korean television series starring Song Seung-heon, Krystal Jung, Lee Si-eon, Tae Won-seok, Oh Yeon-seo, and Jang Gyu-ri. The first season aired on OCN from September 29, to November 11, 2018, every Saturday and Sunday at 22:20. The second season aired on tvN from June 3, to July 9, 2024, every Monday and Tuesday at 20:50.

Synopsis

Season 1

The story about the four talented individuals in their respective fields who create an elite team to solve crimes in partnership with a righteous prosecutor. Together, they confiscate black money and make sure that those who earn money through crimes will be arrested.

Cast and characters

Main

Supporting

Public Prosecutors' Office

  • Kim Won-hae as Prosecutor Jang In-gyu
  • Ahn Se-ho as Investigator Maeng Ji-hoon
  • Lee Hwang-ui as Yoo Ki-hoon

Target

  • Kim Jong-tae as "that person"
  • Kwak Ja-hyung as Cheon Dong-seob

People around Ha-ri

Others

Special appearances

Production

Early working titles of the series were Hustle and Round.
On July 12, 2022, it was announced that the series would return with second season in the second half of 2023, under the title Player: War of Gamblers. On January 27, 2023, it was reported that filming was scheduled to begin in March 2023, and actresses Oh Yeon-seo and Jang Gyu-ri were in talks for the main roles. In January 2024, it was officially announced that the second season is included on tvN's 2024 drama line-up.