Netflix Begins Production on The Dealer Series

Netflix has begun production on "The Dealer," a new Korean crime drama series produced by Hwang Donghyuk, the creator of the global hit "Squid Game." The high-stakes story centers on a skilled casino dealer drawn back into the gambling underworld after a housing scam upends her wedding plans. Filming is underway in South Korea, with the series set for an exclusive premiere on the streaming platform.

The narrative follows Geonhwa, a seasoned dealer who has spent years distancing herself from the casino world and suppressing innate abilities that give her an edge at the gaming tables. When a real estate fraud derails her path to marriage, she re-enters the perilous realm of high-stakes gambling to reclaim her future. There, she unleashes her long-hidden powers to navigate deception, danger, and intense rivalries, all in pursuit of walking down the aisle. Netflix described the project as blending casino intrigue with supernatural elements, marking a fresh direction for Hwang following the conclusion of "Squid Game" in 2023.

Leading the cast is Jung Somin, known for roles in "Alchemy of Souls" and "Love Reset," who portrays Geonhwa in what the streamer called a significant shift...