Tazza (2008 South Korean TV Series)

Tazza is a South Korean television drama series that aired on SBS from September 8 to November 25, 2008. The series consists of 21 episodes and was directed by Kang Shin-hyo and Baek Soo-chan. It is based on the original comic series by Huh Young-man and serves as a television adaptation that draws inspiration from the 2006 film Tazza: The High Rollers.

Plot

The narrative follows the lives of individuals involved in the high-stakes world of hwatu, a traditional Korean card game. The story centers on Go-ni (Jang Hyuk), whose life becomes intertwined with the dangerous underworld of professional card sharks. Alongside him is Yeong-min (Kim Min-jun), a high school dropout who enters the gambling world to secure money for his grandmother's medical expenses, eventually training under the notorious card shark Ah-gwi (Kim Kap-soo). The plot also features Madame Jeong (Kang Sung-yeon) and her apprentice Mi-na (Han Ye-seul), who shares a childhood connection with Go-ni.

Cast

Production

The series was developed as a television adaptation of the Tazza franchise. While it retains core characters from the source material—such as Go-ni, Ah-gwi, and Madame Jeong—the drama features a distinct storyline, incorporating new characters and a different tonal approach compared to the 2006 film adaptation.