Heo Sung-tae to discuss kiss scene embarrassment on Master Hang-jun

Actor Heo Sung-tae will appear on the SBS variety show Master Hang-jun this Thursday, the 12th, to reveal how a kiss scene in the drama Behind Every Star led him to continue using formal language with Kwak Sun-young.

On the SBS variety show "Master Hang-jun," actor Heo Sung-tae will reveal the reason he continued to use formal language with actress Kwak Sun-young, who is six years his junior.

"Master Hang-jun" (directed by Lee Dong-won and Gam Yu-min, written by Kim Myeong-jeong, and co-produced by Content Lab VIVO) is a talk show featuring intense verbal exchanges between Master Jang Hang-jun and various stars. The show depicts secret auditions held by Jang Hang-jun to cast top actors for his autobiographical film "Master Hang-jun," a man who was sometimes pathetic and submissive but more brilliant than anyone else.

In the fifth episode of "Master Hang-jun," scheduled to air this Thursday the 12th, guests Heo Sung-tae, Kwak Sun-young, and Lee Min-ki will appear. Heo Sung-tae is set to turn the set upside down by confessing the "aftereffects" of his kiss scene with Kwak Sun-young. He revealed his serious approach to the scene, stating, "After filming the kiss scene in the drama 'Behind Every Star' with Kwak Sun-young, I continued to use formal language and only recently started speaking casually to her."

When Kim Poong jokingly asked, "If you filmed a kiss scene with Min-ki, would you still use formal language?" Heo Sung-tae immediately replied, "Of course," drawing laughter. He further showed his adaptation to the sharp-tongued talk of "Master Hang-jun" by remarking, "I see I can speak freely here," awakening his hidden variety show instincts. His unexpected wit, contrasting with his usual shyness, is expected to pique curiosity.

Meanwhile, Heo Sung-tae, known as an "audition icon" having debuted through an audition program, will draw attention by revealing his unique and extraordinary way of overcoming nervousness. He shared his "winning routine," saying, "I lean against a chair with a backrest and put strength into my right leg while acting." When Kwak Sun-young asked, "What if you have to audition while standing up?" Heo Sung-tae asserted, "Then I'll fail. I can only audition while sitting," causing laughter. The unexpected jinx of this "anxious-type actor," hidden behind his charismatic acting, is set to cause amusement.

Heo Sung-tae's unpredictable performance—being infinitely shy in front of kiss scenes yet showing unrestrained wit on variety shows—will be revealed during the broadcast of "Master Hang-jun."

The cinematic talk variety show "Master Hang-jun" produced by SBS airs every Thursday at 9 PM.

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