Heo Sung-tae

Actor

South Korean Busan, South Korea

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Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalitySouth Korean
Date of Birth20/10/1977
Age48 years
BirthplaceBusan, South Korea

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Bio/Wiki

Zodiac signLibra
SignatureN/A

Physical Stats & More

Height180 cm
Weight74 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School(s)
  • Seongnam Elementary School in Taepyeong-dong, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
  • Geumseong Middle School in Naju, South Jeolla Province, South Korea
  • Geumseong High School in Naju, South Jeolla Province, South Korea
College/UniversityPusan National University in Busan, South Korea.
Educational QualificationBachelor in Russian Literature

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
HometownBusan, South Korea

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Year2010
Family
Wife/SpouseName Not Known
Parents
FatherName Not Known (died on January 17, 2021, due to chronic illness)
MotherI Hye-gyeong (clothing store owner at Busanjin Market, Busan)
Siblings
SisterHeo Seong-aa (elder)

Family

FatherName Not Known (died on January 17, 2021, due to chronic illness)
MotherI Hye-gyeong (clothing store owner at Busanjin Market, Busan)
SiblingsHeo Seong-aa (elder)
SpouseName Not Known
ChildrenN/A

Career

DebutFeature Film (South Korean): Masquerade (2012) in an uncredited role, Kdrama: God of War (2012) as 'Yalyu Jyeorno (a Khitan person)', Short Film (South Korean): D-Day (2012) as 'Yong-su'
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • 2019 Top 10 Actors who Shine Korea
  • Korea First Brand Awards — Scene Stealer-Male in 2019
  • Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards — Male Excellence Award-Film for 'The Outlaws' in 2018
  • Asia Artist Awards — Best Actor for 'Squid Game' in 2021

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Heo Sung-tae was born and raised in Busan, South Korea.
2. He dated his college sweetheart from 2000 to 2010 before marrying her.
3. He started his career at LG Electronics and later worked at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd.
4. He became known after participating in 'Miracle Audition' reality TV show in 2011.
5. He overcame financial struggles and rejections before finding success in acting.
6. He acted in short films and TV dramas before gaining fame in 'Age of Shadows' (2016).
7. He starred in popular TV shows like 'Squid Game' and 'The Silent Sea.'
8. He delights in cooking, has two pet cats, and is afraid of heights.
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