The Player 2: Master of Swindlers episode 8 aired on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, on tvN and Viki. Starring Song Seung-Heon in the lead role, the action-crime K-drama tells the story of a high-profile swindler, popularly known as a player. He and his team join forces with Oh Yeon-Seo to catch rich people who make money illegally.
In the previous episode, player Kang Ha-Ri (Seung-Heon) puts his life and reputation in danger to catch real estate fraudster David Myeong (Lee Soo-Hyuk). However, the latter killed himself on the way to the police station under gangster Jeffrey’s order. The episode ended with Jung Soo-Min (Yeon-Seo) presenting a new mission to Ha-Ri. This time, they had to catch a cult leader, Lim Sang-Rik (Heo Sung-Tae).
Episode 8 of The Player 2: Master of Swindlers begins with the introduction of Sang-Rik’s evil side. He tortures and kills a man who tries to expose his deeds to the public. However, he gives a chance to another person, as the latter agrees to join him. Will Ha-Ri and his team be able to stop the cult leader? Let’s find out!
What happened in The Player 2: Master of Swindlers episode 8?
The newest episode of The Player 2: Master of Swindlers shows Ha-Ri laying his trap for Sang-Rik. He and Soo-Min attend one of the events of the cult leader. While leaving, Sang-Rik’s subordinate finds out that Ha-Ri, disguised as someone else named Kim Han-Joon, has donated 500 million won. It attracts the cult leader’s attention, and he seeks a personal audience with Ha-Ri.
Soon after, the House of Truth chairman, Sang-Rik, offers Ha-Ri to join him. The latter mentions that he is a fan of the former and would love to join him. However, Sang-Rik is curious to know why Ha-Ri has come to South Korea from the US for him. The latter claims that the foreign country does not have cult leaders like him. Initially, the word “cult” irks Sang-Rik, but Ha-Ri’s praises for him dilute the situation.
Did Heo Sung-Tae fall into Song Seung-Heon’s trap?
The Player 2: Master of Swindlers’ episode 8 further shows Sang-Rik falling into Ha-Ri’s trap. While he joins the cult leader, Soo-Min has already made her way as Sang-Rik’s devotee. The cult leader gets deeper into the trap when Ha-Ri brings a fake client. To reward him, Sang-Rik invites Ha-Ri to a personal gathering, where he forces Ha-Ri to strip a young girl. Thankfully, everyone loses consciousness at the right time, and Ha-Ri doesn’t have to go through the horrific situation. Soo-Min arrives at the scene, revealing that it has been part of their plan.
Meanwhile, Sang-Rik’s subordinate does a background check on Ha-Ri’s Han-Joon cover. This check reveals that things don’t add up, leaving the subordinate suspicious. When the latter tries to expose Ha-Ri, everything goes sideways, and the subordinate is suspended from his duties. Later, Ha-Ri becomes one of the trustworthy workers for Sang-Rik. Meanwhile, the swindlers’ team learns that the cult leader will likely physically abuse a young girl. Fortunately, Ha-Ri and Soo-Min save her by switching on the fire alarm.
The Player 2: Master of Swindlers episode 8 ending spoilers
Towards the end of episode 8, Soo-Min distracts Sang-Rik from finding out who is responsible for the false fire alarm. Ha-Ri then tries to save Soo-Min from Sang-Rik but fails to do so.
After Sang-Rik closes his room’s door, he attacks Soo-Min, asking to reveal her true identity. He attempts to choke her and threatens her to tell him the truth. Soo-Min tries to get out of the situation, stating that she has an offer for a good investment scheme. Despite many attempts, she fails to distract Sang-Rik. The episode ends with him attacking her again.
Will Ha-Ri be able to save her on time? Find out in the next episode of The Player 2: Master of Swindlers. It airs twice a week on Monday and Tuesday on tvN and Viki.
Sushmita Sen
Sushmita is a Contributing Writer at ComingSoon. As an entertainment journalist, she has covered Hollywood, Bollywood, Reality TV shows, and Celebrity interviews. Currently, she covers Korean Entertainment. When not working, Sushmita enjoys painting and binge-watching K-dramas or classic American series like FRIENDS and Grey’s Anatomy.
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