Actor Heo Sung-tae, playing gang boss Ham Sung-wook in the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'The Chaebol X Detective 2,' showcased a layered performance oscillating between charisma and paternal love.

▶ A Tense Battle of Nerves with Ahn Bo-hyun… The 'Hammurabi Faction' Boss Appears

In episodes 7 and 8, aired on the 28th and 29th, Heo Sung-tae appeared as Ham Sung-wook, demonstrating a strong presence through a tension-filled standoff and shooting contest with Jin Yi-soo (played by Ahn Bo-hyun).

In the drama, Ham Sung-wook is the boss of the organization 'Hammurabi Faction.' He moved to the center of the story upon learning of the relationship between his only daughter Ham Soo-jeong (played by Jeon Chae-yeon) and Park Jae-ha (played by Son Woo-hyun). From their first meeting, Ham Sung-wook created tension with his flawless demeanor and sharp gaze, and during the shooting contest, he displayed competitive drive and an unwavering stance, heightening the drama's tension even further.

▶ Wavering Paternal Love in Front of Daughter Ham Soo-jeong… Delicate Emotional Shifts

During the investigation into Park Jae-ha's death, Ham Sung-wook admitted to threatening Park Jae-ha, who had dated his daughter, but claimed he had nothing to do with his death. In scenes facing Ham Soo-jeong, he showed a different side of himself. Confronted with his daughter's suspicion, he revealed wavering emotions, expressing a paternal love that contrasted with his usual strong charisma. Heo Sung-tae realized these emotional shifts through delicate facial expressions, gaze, and voice, adding depth to the character.

▶ Skills Honed in 'Squid Game' and 'Casino'… Completed Through Ham Sung-wook

Drawing on acting skills built up through various works including the films 'The Outlaws' and 'The Age of Shadows,' the Netflix original series 'Squid Game,' and Disney+'s 'Casino,' Heo Sung-tae maintained tension in this production as well, layering his emotions toward his daughter one by one to complete Ham Sung-wook's narrative. Through this drama, Heo Sung-tae has completed the Ham Sung-wook character with his own distinctive color, and he is expected to continue his active acting career across a wide range of works.