'Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub' shifts to poker for global finale
"Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub" moves away from traditional Korean card games toward high-stakes poker on a global stage, marking a major evolution for the iconic franchise, according to director Choi Kook-hee, Wednesday. The director emphasized that the fourth and final installment tells an independent story focused on raw human desire. "Unlike the previous three films, this installment focuses…
Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub is transitioning from traditional Korean card games to high-stakes poker for a global conclusion, according to director Choi Kook-hee. The fourth and final installment of the franchise, set to premiere in Seoul, will tell an independent story centered on raw human emotions such as envy, jealousy, and betrayal.
Unlike the previous films, the upcoming movie delves deeply into these complex feelings. Director Choi, a longtime fan of the original comic book series by Huh Young-man, expressed his honor at directing the final chapter.
The film follows the journey of Jang Tae-young (Byun Yo-han), who has lost his online casino empire following a betrayal by his close friend Park Tae-young (Roh Jae-won). Consumed by revenge, the two former friends engage in a global gambling match, featuring prominent figures from Japan and Vietnam. Director Choi made the deliberate decision to use Texas Hold'em poker in this iteration, aiming to appeal to an international audience.
He noted that the widespread popularity of poker worldwide lends the film a universal appeal, marking a significant shift in the franchise's storytelling approach.
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