After long hiatus, Bae Sung-woo tests waters with new movie

For a leading actor here, a drunk driving scandal often leads to an immediate and prolonged halt in their career. For actor Bae Sung-woo, the release of the crime action film "The Ultimate Duo" follows a long, self-imposed hiatus that began after he fell from the height of his career due to a highly publicized legal controversy. Bae was once considered one of the industry’s most sought-after actors, successfully transitioning from a reliable supporting player to a powerful leading man. After years of adding depth to various films, he proved his star power in the 2015 thriller "The Phone." He then earned widespread acclaim for his portrayal of a righteous police officer in the 2018 tvN drama "Live," a role that resonated deeply with viewers. In 2019, his career reached a new peak with the box office success of horror film "Metamorphosis," where he took on the demanding lead role of an exorcist priest. However, his activities came to an abrupt stop in 2020. While starring in the SBS drama "Delayed Justice," Bae was caught driving under the influence on a day he was not filming. The incidWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times