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The Player 2: Master of Swindlers

In this action-packed second season of “The Player,” a team of skilled con artists targets the corrupt rich, stealing their ill-gotten wealth in elaborate heists.

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July 3, 2024
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The Player 2: Master of Swindlers is an action thriller about a team of highly skilled individuals who use their talents to take down the rich and corrupt. This Robin Hood-esque crew targets those who’ve amassed fortunes through illegal means, stealing their ill-gotten gains and exposing their crimes. The slick mastermind, expert hacker, skilled fighter, and daring getaway driver work together to pull off elaborate heists.

This is a sequel to OCN’s 2018 series The Player, with Song Seung-heon, Lee Si-eon, and Tae Won-suk reprising their roles. Oh Yeon-seo and Jang Gyuri are new additions to the main cast.

Series Info

Status

Main Cast

Song Seung-heon
Oh Yeon-seo
Lee Si-eon
Tae Won-suk
Jang Gyu-ri

Director

Jaehyun

Writer

Park Sang-moon and Choi Seul-gi

Network

Release Date

June 3, 2024

Release Date (Final Episode)

July 9, 2024

Schedule

Mondays & Tuesdays at 20:50 KST

No. of Episodes

12

Genre

Korean Title

플레이어2 : 꾼들의 전쟁

Source Material

Original

Release Details

The Player 2: Master of Swindlers premiered on June 3, 2024, replacing Lovely Runner in tvN’s Monday-Tuesday time slot.

Characters

Song Seung-heon as Kang Ha-ri, a meticulous and daring conman who masterminds elaborate schemes to take down the corrupt.

Oh Yeon-seo as Jung Soo-min, a mysterious and charismatic leader who orchestrates the team’s grand plans.

Lee Si-eon as Lim Byung-min, a whimsical and witty hacker with surprising depth and compassion.

Tae Won-suk as Do Jin-woong, a formidable fighter with unexpected charm and a softer side.

Jang Gyuri as Cha Je-yi, a cold and stern driver with a hidden tender heart.

Reason to Watch

If you love action, suspense, and rooting for the underdog, then “The Player 2” is a must-watch. This season promises even more thrilling heists, unexpected twists, and a deeper dive into the characters’ complex lives. With a mysterious benefactor, a new driver, and the return of our favorite con artists, you won’t want to miss a single episode of this electrifying series.

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TV Ratings

EpisodeDate AiredRatingViewers
1June 3, 20244.185%940,000
2June 4, 20243.996%911,000
3June 10, 20244.188%905,000
4June 11, 20243.537%671,000
5June 17, 20243.531%805,000
6June 18, 20243.570%757,000
7June 24, 20243.810%866,000
8June 25, 20243.789%913,000
9July 1, 20243.681%778,000
10July 2, 20243.929%860,000
Average—3.822%841,000
‘The Player 2: Master of Swindlers’ TV ratings and viewers data from Nielsen (nationwide). (“–” denotes the unavailability of data. In this case, the average shown is based on the available data only and may significantly differ from the actual value.)

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More Info

Year Released

2024

Preceded By

Lovely Runner

Followed By

Serendipity’s Embrace

No. of Seasons

1

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