Heo Sung-tae reveals he continued using formal language with Kwak Sun-young following their kiss scene

Actor Heo Sung-tae has drawn laughter by revealing that he continued to use formal language with actress Kwak Sun-young, who is six years his junior, even after filming a kiss scene together. The romantic scene from their work apparently left a lingering awkwardness in their real-life relationship. Interest is growing as Heo, known to the public for his intense and charismatic acting, is set to reveal an unexpected shy side alongside his uninhibited wit.

Heo Sung-tae will appear as a guest on the SBS variety program 'Master Hang-jun' alongside Kwak Sun-young and Lee Min-ki, which airs on the 12th. During the broadcast, he will share a special episode from their time filming a drama together. The two worked together in the drama 'Behind Every Star,' and Heo confessed that he was unable to speak comfortably to Kwak for a while even after filming their kiss scene.

"After filming the kiss scene with Kwak Sun-young in the drama 'Behind Every Star,' I continued to use formal language and only recently started speaking casually," Heo said. He explained that while they performed bold romantic scenes in the work, awkwardness and shyness remained after filming ended. The fact that he maintained formal speech toward Kwak, who is six years younger, showed that their real-life relationship was quite different from the atmosphere in the drama, leaving the studio in laughter.

Following Heo's confession, Kim Poong asked a mischievous question regarding Lee Min-ki. He asked, "If you filmed a kiss scene with Min-ki, would you also use formal language?" Heo replied "Of course" without a moment's hesitation, causing bursts of laughter. He then added, "I guess it's okay to speak freely here," displaying even more bold wit. Contrary to the heavy and intimidating image he usually portrays in his works, he revealed a clumsy yet honest charm on the variety show.

The broadcast will also reveal Heo's unique audition jinx. Having debuted as an actor through an audition program, he revealed that he maintains a special posture to manage his nervousness. Heo explained the habit he has used at audition sites, stating, "I lean back in the chair and put strength into my right leg while acting." He explained that he secures psychological stability and focuses on his acting through this personal method.

Hearing this, Kwak Sun-young flustered him by asking, "What if you have to audition while standing up?" He shot back, "Then I'll fail. I can only audition while sitting," coloring the scene with laughter. The actor, who has left strong impressions through his acting skills and character portrayal, made the unexpected confession that he can only perform his best at auditions while sitting in a chair. It adds interest that this personal habit for relieving tension has become a sort of jinx for him.

While emitting an intense presence in his works, Heo Sung-tae does not hide his shyness and quirkiness in daily life. From the episode of continued formal language following the kiss scene with Kwak Sun-young to his unique audition jinx, his human side, which has been difficult to encounter, is expected to be revealed. The pleasant wit of Heo Sung-tae, Kwak Sun-young, and Lee Min-ki can be seen on 'Master Hang-jun' airing on the 12th.

Read the original (Korean)