Heo Seong Tae
Biography
Heo Sung-tae (born October 20, 1977) is a South Korean actor with over sixty film and television credits. He gained national prominence in the 2016 period thriller film The Age of Shadows. He became recognized by international audiences for his portrayal of Jang Deok-su in the hit series Squid Game.
Heo began his acting career in 2011 when he entered SBS's talent show Miraculous Audition According to Heo, he drunkenly signed up to audition after seeing a commercial for the show.
He gained national prominence as Ha Il-soo in the 2016 period thriller film The Age of Shadows.
For his role in The Fortress (2017), Heo had to learn the Manchu language. In the 2021 Netflix original series Squid Game, Heo starred as the gangster Jang Deok-su.
Actor
Adamas (Season 1) as Choi Tae Seong
The Silent Sea (Season 1) as Kim Jae Sun
Your Honor (Season 1) as Hong Jung Soo