Heo Sung Tae Joins Kang Ha Neul in New Mystery Drama ‘Insider’

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Following his Netflix dramas "Squid Game" and "The Silent Sea," Heo Sung Tae is already booked for his next mystery series "Insider" with award-winning actor and Kdrama heartthrob Kang Ha Neul.

Heo Sung Tae Plays the Role of a Chief Prosecutor in 'Insider'

Hanahreum Company, Heo Sung Tae's agency, announced on January 14 that the "Racket Boys" actor is confirmed to star in the upcoming JTBC drama "Insider." He will act as Yoon Byung Wook, a senior prosecutor at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office.

Heo Sung Tae Joins Kang Ha Neul in New Mystery Drama ‘Insider’
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He is challenged to play a complicated role as his character is someone who couldn't look straight in the eyes of others and sometimes who doesn't hesitate to do anything for his advantage.

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What We Know So Far About JTBC's 'Insider'?

JTBC's mystery drama "Insider" tells the story of a judicial trainee Kim Yo Han (Kang Ha Neul), who fell into the abyss during an investigation into a crime he didn't commit. He struggles to win the case, for powerful people set him up.

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Kang Ha Neul, who is preparing for his big-screen comeback with "The Pirates: Goblin Flag," will also return on the small screen with new lead drama "Insider" following "When the Camellia Blooms" in 2019.

Heo Sung Tae will work with Kang Ha Neul for the first time this 2022. Joining them is actress Lee Yoo Young, who has been cast to play the role of Oh Soo Yeon.

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"Insider" is scheduled to premiere on JTBC in the first half of this year. It has already started to gain interest from the public as it is composed of brilliant actors and exciting plotline.

Heo Sung Tae in 'Squid Game'
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On the other hand, Heo Sung Tae received worldwide recognition for his outstanding performance in the phenomenal and record-breaking Netflix series "Squid Game," which gained four nominations at the forthcoming 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Heo Sung Tae's Upcoming Drama and Movies

Apart from "Insider," Heo Sung Tae is also booked to appear and play an active role in the historical-romance KBS drama "Red Single Heart" alongside Kang Han Na, Lee Joon, and Jang Hyuk. The 44-year-old actor will have three upcoming movies this 2022, namely "Boys," "Hunt," and "Night Walk."

Sung Tae's recent drama appearance was in the Netflix sci-fi series "The Silent Sea," where he worked with Gong Yoo, Bae Doona, and Lee Joon.

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Written by Shai Collins.

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