‘Hold’em pub caught’ Kim Sae-ron’s irregular play The dangers of gambling

《Kim Ji-won’s Net Reason》
Reporter Kim Ji-won of Ten Asia picks out only the essentials from OTT platforms such as Netflix and TVING, which are filled with tons of content. From must-see masterpieces to highly anticipated new works, we recommend works that you can enjoy in the first row of your room.

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What starts out as a fun bet gets bigger and the stakes go up. Not only does it give you a sense of pleasure from winning, but thoughts of gambling linger in your head all day long. Kim Sae-ron, who had a drunk driving accident, was caught at a 'not illegal' Hold'em pub, but the dangers of gambling come to mind.

Kim Sae-ron, who was indicted on charges of violating the Road Traffic Act (drinking driving), appeared at the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho-gu, Seoul on the 5th and was sentenced to a fine of 20 million won. Kim Sae-ron, who arrived at the court, said, "I did not appeal. A large amount of money was collected in compensation for damages and penalties. It is true that I work part-time, and it is true that the penalty is high," and "I did not set the standard for living hardship." said.

Previously, the legal representative complained that Kim Sae-ron had suffered 'life hardships'. These legal representatives are attorneys for large corporations that rank in the top 10 in sales among domestic law firms. One media outlet revealed Kim Sae-ron enjoying a game at a Hold'em pub. In the photo, Kim Sae-ron is smiling brightly and playing a game in a relaxed manner. As a result, controversy arose that Kim Sae-ron's complaint about 'living hardships' was false.

Hold’em Pub is an expedient casino that has recently been spreading mainly in downtown areas. Although it is formally legal, there are many illegal elements when it comes to illegal currency exchange. Users pay a game fee and receive participation rights to participate in the game. Even if it is a legal hold'em pub, it is a violation of the Gambling Regulation Act if the chips or seed tickets earned by participants during the game are exchanged for cash. Business owners who provide coupons that can be used to exchange chips for gift certificates are also subject to punishment under the Special Act on Regulation and Punishment of Speculative Practices. This is why it is said that Kim Sae-ron played 'irregularly' by taking advantage of the blind spot of illegal gambling called Hold'em pub.

It is not known whether Kim Sae-ron visits regularly. 'Gambling' is defined as a serious crime because it has a scary addictive effect that makes you fall in love with a game that you used to play once or twice for fun. It is said that its addictiveness is comparable to that of drugs. Hold'em pubs themselves are not illegal, but 'gambling hold'em pubs' have a high risk of leading to gambling addiction. This is why the sight of Kim Sae-ron enjoying the game seems dangerous.

Gambling is a common theme in dramas, movies, and other works. I looked at works that were based on the theme of gambling, which you cannot escape once you get into it.‘Casino’ (2022) | Disney+

'Casino' is the story of Cha Moo-sik (played by Choi Min-sik), who became a casino legend, faces a crisis and begins to make the last bet of his life against the persistent pursuit of Korean Desk Oh Seung-hoon (played by Son Seok-gu). This is Choi Min-sik's first drama in 24 years, and it is a work released by Kang Yun-seong, director of the movie 'Crime City 1'. Cha Mu-sik dominates the casino world by taking advantage of loopholes in the law and relying on those in power. Punishes evildoers even when they commit illegal acts. This is why viewers watched with interest Cha Mu-sik, who has a variety of narratives.

Choi Min-sik, who is in his 60s, also played Cha Mu-sik in his 30s. Face de-aging and AI voice synthesis technology were applied to Cha Mu-sik's youthful appearance. Popular actors such as Son Seok-gu, Heo Seong-tae, Lee Dong-hwi, and Kim Joo-ryeong appeared to complete the dynamic story.‘Insider’ (2022) | Netflix, TVING

'Insider' is an action suspense drama in which a judicial trainee working undercover falls into the abyss and struggles in a prison gambling room. The main character, Kang Ha-neul, played the role of Kim Yo-han, a judicial trainee who lived alone with his grandmother but ended up in prison.

In the play, Kim Yo-han goes to prison while conducting an undercover investigation at the suggestion of senior prosecutors who he considered like his father. He sneaked into a gambling ring to exploit the weaknesses of corrupt prosecutors, but got caught up in an unexpected incident and ended up in prison. But he loses everything and is shunned by everyone. Kim Yo-han believes that he is the only card that can restore his life, and begins learning Texas Hold'em at the lowest level of prison. Kang Ha-neul portrayed the character of a judicial trainee and an inmate in three dimensions. Kang Ha-neul's strong acting, flashy action scenes, and intense psychological warfare are the reasons why it was well-received by genre enthusiasts. The low probability, continuous twists, and high-level scenes were selected as disappointing parts.‘Tazza: One Eyed Jack’ (2019) | Netflix, TVING, Wave

'Tazza 3' is a movie about a group of Tazzas who receive the life-changing opportunity card 'One Eyed Jack' and go all-in in a fight that risks their lives. The 'Tazza' series, based on the cartoon of the same name by artist Heo Young-man, depicts in an exciting way the betrayal and secret struggles of Tazzas and the endless desires of humans at a gambling table. 'Tazza 1' is a masterpiece that cannot be compared to its sequels. However, 'Tazza 3' has its own fun side. What makes 'Tazza 3' different from the previous series is that the Tazzas come together and move as a team. Poker, which uses cards that are larger than those of Hwatu, is said to be played as a team in order to deceive someone as there is a high probability that one's sleight of hand will be discovered.

Lee Kwang-soo, who plays Magpie, shows quick hand skills. Lim Ji-yeon, who recently became a hot topic with Netflix's 'The Glory', plays the multi-player Yeong-mi, wearing various fashion styles and hair colors, and transforms into various appearances as if she were a different person. Park Jung-min as Do Il-chul, who is reborn as a Tazza, and Ryu Seung-beom as One-kku, who designs the board, create a thrilling tension.

Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr