Heo Sung Tae Returns to Villain State in Kang Ha Neul’s New Drama ‘Insider’
Heo Sung Tae is making a comeback as the antagonist in Kang Ha Neul's new drama "Insider."
From the debt-ridden participant in "Squid Game," the 44-year-old actor returns as the vicious prosecutor in JTBC's action thriller series.
Heo Sung Tae Transforms Into Corrupt Prosecutor in 'Insider'
The versatile actor returns to his villain image as JTBC teases fans with still cuts featuring Heo Sung Tae's new character.
In the upcoming K-drama, he portrays Yoon Byung Wook, a corrupt prosecutor involved with fraud and covering up financial crimes by influential businessmen. In return, he gets his fair share of benefits.
Before becoming a crooked public servant, Yoon Byung Wook was known for being the youngest applicant to pass the bar exam. This advantage exposed him to success in an early stage of his career.
However, he encounters the judicial trainee named Kim Yo Han, played by Kang Ha Neul, who is about to expose the wrongdoings in the prosecution. To prevent this, Yoon Byung Wook's mission is to get rid of the rookie.
Based on the still cuts released by JTBC, Heo Sung Tae exudes an aura of a powerful figure. The elite prosecutor hints at possible chaos against those who wanted him to get dismissed and expose his vicious acts.
The 44-year-old actor is best known for his role as gangster boss Jang Deok Soo and player number 101 in "Squid Game."
READ MORE: Heo Sung Tae Reveals Shocking Effects After Filming Netflix's 'Squid Game'
Despite his villain role, he gained the love and support from fans for perfectly portraying the character.
Aside from the Netflix series, he also appeared in "The Silent Sea" with Gong Yoo and Bae Doona and took the role of Space & Aeronautics Admin section chief Kim Jae Sun.
'Insider' Release Date, Cast and More
Kang Ha Neul | Insider poster
Helmed by "Touch" and "Missing: The Other Side" director Min Yeon Hong alongside Moon Man Se, who penned the 2018 horror-thriller K-drama "Priest," "Insider" follows the story of Kim Yo Han, who goes undercover to investigate corrupt prosecutors with a goal of outing their evil activities.
The JTBC series is the actor's comeback to the small screen after the award-winning K-drama "When the Camellia Blooms" opposite Gong Hyo Jin.
According to Osen, Kang Ha Neul chose to join the cast of "Insider" because of the unique and thrilling storyline.
"It felt like I was reading a scenario. It was a story that made me anticipate the ending," he said, adding, "I was also curious about the charisma of director Min Yeon Hong who is said to lead the set enjoyably and smoothly. I was very happy to be able to feel this on set."
Joining Kang Ha Neul and Heo Sung Tae are Lee Yoo Young, Kim Sang Ho, Han Bo Reum and more.
While the broadcast network entices fans with intriguing teasers, the "Insider" release date is set on June 8, airing every Wednesday and Thursday via JTBC.
