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‘Legal dispute with former agency withdrawn’ Heo Seong-tae signs contract with Blade Ent
On the 6th, Blade Ent said, “We signed an exclusive contract with actor Heo Seong-tae, who shows great acting in both villain and good roles. “We will continue to actively provide support so that we can interact closely with the public through a variety of activities.”
Heo Seong-tae, who debuted through SBS' 'Miracle Audition' in 2011, has played villainous characters with his own style in various works such as the movies 'Crime City' and 'Secret Agent', Disney+'s original series 'Casino', and the Coupang Play series 'Bait'. He established himself as a prestigious actor by performing in . In particular, Heo Seong-tae, who played the role of the strongest villain Jang Deok-su in the Netflix original series 'Squid Game', received worldwide attention by showing his unrivaled presence with his performance as a possessed villain.
In the movie 'Boys', he threw away the title of a professional villain actor and attempted his first leading role since his debut. Heo Seong-tae, who played the role of loyal and humane detective Park Jeong-gyu, attempted a successful acting transformation by evoking the atmosphere of the play with his unique and sad charm.
In addition to his main acting career, Heo Seong-tae has appeared in numerous entertainment shows and has earned the nickname 'Hubly' for his surprising sense of entertainment, continuing his trend of success. The public's expectations are high for the performance that actor Heo Seong-tae, who has solid acting skills and a charming charm, will continue to play when meeting Blade Ent.
Previously, Heo Seong-tae was in a legal dispute with his agency, Hanahreum Company, but suddenly canceled the show. On the 9th of last month, Heo Seong-tae submitted an application for a temporary injunction to suspend the exclusive contract against Hanareum Company through his legal representative at the Seoul Central District Court, and then submitted a withdrawal of application on the 23rd, the day before the hearing date. At the time, Heo Seong-tae stated the reason for withdrawing the lawsuit, saying, “It was resolved well.”
Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr
