{
  "id": 1659658,
  "title": "'Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub' promises intense finale for hit franchise",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/tazza-the-song-of-beelzebub-promises-intense-finale-for-hit-franchise-1659658",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T07:17:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20260818/tazza-the-song-of-beelzebub-promises-intense-finale-for-hit-franchise"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Director Choi Kook-hee expressed deep responsibility and pride in directing Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub, the concluding chapter of Korea's renowned casino thriller series. Speaking at a press conference in Seoul, he acknowledged the honor and weight of concluding a 20-year journey. Choi, known for his work on the 2018 financial drama Default and the 2022 musical film Life Is Beautiful, emphasized that this installment would explore human nature, envy, jealousy, and betrayal more than gambling. The film, set to release on September 23, marks the fourth and final chapter in the franchise adapted from Huh Young-man's popular comic book. Tazza, meaning a master gambler or card shark adept in deception, centers on Jang Tae-young, portrayed by Byun Yo-han, embarking on a high-stakes revenge match on the global gambling stage.",
  "summary": "Director Choi Kook-hee said Tuesday he feels deep responsibility and pride in directing \"Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub,\" the final chapter of Korea's iconic casino thriller franchise. \"It is an honor and a heavy responsibility to wrap up a 20-year journey,\" he said during a press conference in Seoul. Choi is known for directing the 2018 financial drama \"Default\" and the 2022 musical film \"Life Is…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "'Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub' promises intense finale for hit franchise",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/tazza-the-song-of-beelzebub-promises-intense-finale-for-hit-franchise",
        "published": "2026-08-18T07:07:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}