Why is Son Suk-ku going on an acting hiatus? Everything we know
South Korean actor Son Suk-ku shared plans for a career hiatus following an upcoming project. On June 15, 2025, Son Suk-ku, in an interview with the My Liberation Notes star, discussed his upcoming plans as an actor while also discussing his latest drama, Nine Puzzles.
The actor is known to be a part of several hit K-dramas and Korean films released in the past five years. He has gained fans’ appreciation for his acting skills and performance in shows like My Liberation Notes, The Killer Paradox, Big Bet, and many more.
After showcasing his versatility through these dramas, he revealed that he would like to take a break from acting for a while.
"I am still working without resting, but I plan to take a long hiatus after the promised works are finished. In the past, I had a clear goal of being prolific. I was excited about acting so far, but from now on, it is an important time for meaningful expression.”
He discussed that he could not go further with the current plan.
He said,
“I don’t think so anymore. It takes a lot of time and effort to be prolific."
Son Suk-ku opens up about acting, Nine Puzzles’ character ‘Han-saem’, and more
South Korean actor Son Suk-ku recently appeared in the Disney+ crime suspense drama series, Nine Puzzles. He plays detective Kim Han-saem, who works on a case where Yoon In-a, depicted by Kim Da-mi, appears to be the prime suspect.
Yoon In-a lost her uncle to a tragic murder and was also the only witness to the case. However, Kim Han-saem doubted that she could be the one behind the murder. A decade later, Yoon In-a turns up at Kim Han-saem’s team as a criminal profiler, leaving him surprised. Yoon In-a and Kim Han-sae now join forces to learn the truth behind her uncle's murder.
Son Suk-ku shared how viewers and fans were invested in the drama and looked an eye for all possible suspects.
According to MTN, he said,
"I definitely felt good that it became a work that people were interested in. I was surprised that they thought of Han-sam as the culprit, but I also felt proud that they were paying attention to my character. But I really followed along without any doubts, so (whenever a new suspect appeared) I thought, 'This is the culprit' and went all the way. Haha.”
Son Suk-ku used to be affected by ratings and reviews of his work. However, as time passed, he expressed how he wished to live a peaceful life in the future. The actor further explained his philosophy of life while also pursuing his ambitions.
He said,
“I want my mind to be at peace. I wish I had more time like that, but I can't be the only one. The people around me need to be in that situation, and I think it's better for me to help. That's why I like movies. I think movies are about empathy. You make movies and watch them to empathize. I think the audience also empathizes and is comforted by watching movies.”
In other news, Son Suk-ku led the C drama Heavenly Ever After alongside Kim Hye-ja and Han Ji-min. Heavenly Ever After depicts the story of a couple who reunite in Heaven, where the husband, who chose to be in his 30s, meets his wife, who was still in her 50s, leading to a chaotic situation.
