Actor Heo Sung Tae had to gain 17kg in 1 month to play "Squid Game", so much so that he broke his muscle and hurt his knee.

To participate in this sci-fi blockbuster, the actor had to make a lot of sacrifices.

According to Variety, the survival game series "Squid Game" is currently one of the most watched TV series on Netflix. The series is currently at number 1 on the streaming platform in 90 countries, including the US.

The most interested question is, can "Squid Game" win the Primetime Emmy - one of America's most prestigious awards in the field of television? If successful, "Squid Game" will help Netflix make history in the field of television, the genre of non-English films, according to Variety.

Netflix made "Squid Game" a phenomenon and attracted the attention of the American media. The future of Korean-language films appearing in the Emmy's important nominations is still possible.

In an interview on October 7, actor Heo Sung Tae said that he gained 17kg in a short time to play the role of gangster Jang Deok Soo in "Squid Game". According to the actor, he canceled many filming schedules due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic. Therefore, during the rest period, Heo Sung Tae lost weight, his weight was only 73 kg.

"But when I was invited to the Squid Game and met with director Hwang Dong Hyuk, he asked me why I lost so much weight. Director Hwang said I was thin," said Heo Sung Tae. Because the character Jang Deok Soo needed a tall, bold appearance, Heo Sung Tae decided to gain weight quickly to serve the role. In total, the 44-year-old actor gained 17kg in a month.

"This is the first time I have gained so much weight in a month's time. But now I have lost 10kg thanks to the diet," he added. Because of the rapid weight gain, the Korean actor had many health problems, such as torn muscles on his calves, knee pain. Heo Sung Tae shared that trying to gain weight is 3 times harder than losing weight.

"For me, losing weight is not a problem. But I will think again if I am once again given a role that requires weight gain," the "Squid Game" actor said.

To the question of whether to participate in the "Squid Game" if a real-life situation occurs, Heo Sung Tae confirmed that he would not agree to participate. "Instead of taking a risk, I think I'll find a way to pay off my debt. I don't want and won't do anything wrong," he said.

The actor shared more about his personality, "Since childhood, I had a strong competitive spirit and often forced myself to win. Even the fact that I started acting when I was close to middle age, Because of this personality, I wouldn't participate in the Squid Game if I had it in real life."

Heo Sung Tae was born in 1977, graduated in Russian language at Busan National University. He works at a leading Korean technology corporation with a salary for senior professionals for many years.

In 2011, Heo Sung Tae decided to quit his job and join SBS's "Miraculous Audition" to look for opportunities to be an actor. With 5th place in the show, Heo Sung Tae officially entered the entertainment industry at the age of 34.

Currently, movie-like games are reproduced and attracted many people in Paris (France), Seoul (Korea). Fans are willing to queue for hours just to experience the thrill. Thereby, it can be seen that the attraction of "Squid Game" is not only encapsulated in Asia, it also spreads to European countries.

According to many experts, this film is offering a potential opportunity for fashion brands looking to find new stars as the line between influencers and actors is increasingly blurred. The "hunting" of influencers is something to watch out for for luxury brands these days.

Sadie Schabdach, executive vice president of PR and influencer marketing, Mitchell, said: "I saw a record number of influencers attending this year's Met Gala. Fashion Weeks is welcoming more digital talent than ever before. The cross-platform hit series also features notable new names."

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