‘The Dealer’ Netflix K-Drama Series: Ryu Seung Bum Cast & What We Know So Far
An exciting new K-drama is in the works at Netflix, titled The Dealer. The series will be centered on a casino dealer who, after being scammed out of her deposit for a home, enters her casino’s Texas Hold’Em tournament, but, unknown to her employers, when she consumes alcohol, she can detect lies. The lead role has been offered to actress Jung So Min, and Ryu Seung Bum has also been cast. Here’s everything we know so far about The Dealer on Netflix.
The Dealer is an upcoming South Korean Netflix Original drama series directed by Choi Young Hwan, who previously served as a cinematographer on Escape from Mogadishu, Maloe: The Secret Mission, and Memoir of a Murderer.
What is the plot of The Dealer?
Behind the glamorous exterior of Oceanland, a newly opened casino, its floors are open to locals, resulting in troublesome customers. When the casino’s revenues decline, the largest Texas Hold’em tournament is planned to turn the tide back in their favor. Meanwhile, Geon Hwa, one of the casino’s dealers, is hiding a superpower; she can detect lies after consuming alcohol! So after being scammed and losing the money for her house deposit, Geon Hwa decides to enter the tournament herself to earn back her loss.
Who are the cast members of The Dealer?
Jung So Min was reportedly offered the lead role of Jeong Geon Hwa. The actress, who recently became a free agent after her two-year contract with IEUM Hashtag ended, has already starred in a few internationally licensed Netflix projects, including Love Next Door, Alchemy of Souls, Be Melodramatic, and Abyss.
If she accepts the role, then The Dealer will be the actress’s first Netflix-produced project.
Ryu Seung Bum has reportedly been cast in The Dealer and will play the role of Hwang Chi Soo. The character has an extensive description:
“A casino shill at Oceanland. He once worked in sales at a major corporation and led an ordinary married life, but, unable to shake his layabout nature, he got divorced, drifted to Oceanland, squandered his assets, and has spent the past five years making a living as a casino shill. After getting entangled with fourth-year dealer Jung Geon Hwa, he struggles to survive a perilous, high-stakes adventure.”
The actor previously starred in K-dramas such as Moving, Solitude, and Family Matters. He recently starred in the Netflix k-drama film Good News.
What is the production status of The Dealer?
The series is currently in pre-production, which started in September 2025. It’s unclear when filming is scheduled to begin; however, a recruitment page for a member of the art team lists the job period as September 2025 to May 2026, suggesting that filming will begin soon and conclude by May 2026.
What is the episode count?
Mydramalist has listed the episode count as 11. Each episode will have an approximate runtime of 45 minutes.
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