Heo Sung-tae
Known for
Born in Busan in 1977, Heo Sung-tae came late to acting after a career in international trade and quickly became one of Korean cinema's most reliable villains. He drew wide notice as the ruthless gangster Deok-su in Netflix's Squid Game (2021), which won him mass international recognition. He also worked with Park Chan-wook in The Handmaiden (2016), Park Hoon-jung on New World (2013) and led the ensemble in the crime thriller Beyond Evil (2021). Physically imposing and precise, he specializes in men who mix charm with real menace.
Heo Sung-tae
26 Movies
21 Series
Born in Busan in 1977, Heo Sung-tae came late to acting after a career in international trade and quickly became one of Korean cinema's most reliable villains. He drew wide notice as the ruthless gangster Deok-su in Netflix's Squid Game (2021), which won him mass international recognition. He also worked with Park Chan-wook in The Handmaiden (2016), Park Hoon-jung on New World (2013) and led the ensemble in the crime thriller Beyond Evil (2021). Physically imposing and precise, he specializes in men who mix charm with real menace.
Movies
Plays Male Resident 3
The Story of Ong-nyeo
2014
Plays Dok-sa
The Outlaws
2017
Plays Jang Chul-sung
Hunt
2022
Plays Ha Il-soo
The Age of Shadows
2016
Plays Hyeong-do
Hitman: Agent Jun
2020
Plays Yong Gol-dae
The Fortress
2017
Plays Patient 1
HARU
2014
Plays Soldier
Masquerade
2012
Plays Lee Jeong-rang
Rampant
2018
Plays Detective Park
Nocturnal
2025
Plays Busan Weed
The Divine Move 2: The Wrathful
2019
Plays Oh Nam-hyuk
The Informant
2025
Plays Hyeong-bae
The Bros
2017
Plays Jang Du-chil
The Swindlers
2017
Plays Prosecutor Choi
Black Money
2019
Plays Ueda
MAL·MO·E: The Secret Mission
2019
Plays Vipers' Leader
Collectors
2020
Plays Noh Suk-hyon, owner
The 12th Suspect
2019
Plays Park Jeong-gyu
The Boys
2023
Plays Detective Kang
Three Summer Nights
2015
Plays Mr. Seo
Stellar: A Magical Ride
2022
TV Shows
Plays Hong Jung-Soo
Your Honor
2018
Plays Lee Chang-jin
Beyond Evil
2021
Plays Cho Won-pyo
Bloody Heart
2022
Plays Jung Ho Young
Tunnel
2017
Plays Seo Tae-suk
Big Bet
2022
Plays Mr. Park
Bride of the Century
2014
Plays Yoon Byung-wook
Insider
2022
Plays Kim Hyeong-Beom
Cross
2018
Plays Baek Sang-Ho
Witch's Court
2017
Plays Choi Tae-sung
Adamas
2022
Plays Jang Hae-Ryong
WATCHER
2019
Plays Ko Man-sik
Good Boy
2025
Plays Jeong Chae-man
Crash
2024
Plays Roh Sang-cheon
Decoy
2023
Plays Kang Beom-ryong
Fifties Professionals
2026
Plays Baek Sang-gil
Our Sticky Love
2026
Plays Jang Deok-su / Player 101
Squid Game
2021
Plays Kim Jae-sun
The Silent Sea
2021
Plays Koo Hae-jun
Behind Every Star
2022
Plays Lim Sang-sik
Player
2018
Plays Lee Gang-pung
Phantom Lawyer
2026
Latest Trailers
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Nocturnal
Full Filmography
Phantom Lawyer
Lee Gang-pung · 2 episodes
2026
TV
Our Sticky Love
Baek Sang-gil · 12 episodes
2026–
TV
Fifties Professionals
Kang Beom-ryong · 12 episodes
2026–
TV
The Informant
Oh Nam-hyuk
2025
Film
Good Boy
Ko Man-sik · 16 episodes
2025–
TV
Nocturnal
Detective Park
2025
Film
Player
Lim Sang-sik · 2 episodes
2024
TV
Crash
Jeong Chae-man · 13 episodes
2024–
TV
The Boys
Park Jeong-gyu
2023
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Heo Sung-tae and where are they from?
Heo Sung-tae is 48 years old, born on October 20, 1977 in Busan, South Korea.
What are the most famous roles of Heo Sung-tae?
Heo Sung-tae is best known for roles in The Outlaws, The Age of Shadows, Rampant.
How many movies has Heo Sung-tae been in?
Over a 14-year career (since 2012), Heo Sung-tae has appeared in 26 movies and 21 TV shows.
What was Heo Sung-tae's first movie?
The career of Heo Sung-tae began with Masquerade (2012).
What is Heo Sung-tae's most recent movie or series?
Heo Sung-tae's most recent release is Our Sticky Love, which premiered on August 7, 2026.
What TV shows has Heo Sung-tae appeared in?
On television, Heo Sung-tae has appeared in Squid Game, The Silent Sea, Running Man, Beyond Evil.
Heo Sung-tae
1977-10-20 · Busan, South Korea
Heo Sung-tae (허성태) is a South Korean actor.