According to Allkpop, actor Park Sung Hoon has been criticized for the past 2 days due to his actions on his personal page.
On December 30, Park Sung Hoon posted on Instagram an 18+ AV (adult film) cover photo inspired by the Netflix series “Squid Game.”
In the picture, the adult actors are dressed like the “Squid Game” characters but in a revealing, offensive style.
Park Sung Hoon immediately deleted the photo, but it was still spread and caused public outrage.
In the context of South Korea holding a 7-day national mourning period (from December 29) after the Jeju Air plane crash that killed 179 people, Park Sung Hoon's actions caused a wave of outrage.
Park Sung Hoon's management company BH Entertainment later said the actor was shocked and regretful for making a mistake, especially in this situation.
The company explained that Park Sung Hoon accidentally posted the photo, but this reason did not convince the audience. After just 1 night, forums were flooded with Park Sung Hoon's name, "Squid Game 2" associated with negative keywords.
In recent days, the male actors in "Squid Game 2" such as Lee Jung Jae, Lee Byung Hun, T.O.P, Song Young Chang have been constantly reminded of scandals and noise about personality, ethics and even the law.
Park Sung Hoon was born in 1985 and majored in Theater and Film Studies at Dong Ah Institute of Media and Arts. His first film was "A Frozen Flower" in 2008.
In addition, he left his mark through the films "A Thousand Types of Jealousy", "Not Others", "Multiple Personality Diary", "My Only One"...
Park Sung Hoon is loved by the audience for his elegant and masculine appearance. He once caused a stir when he played the role of a cruel and inhuman prince in "The Glory".
In 2024, he caused a stir when he played the villain in the TV blockbuster "Queen of Tears" starring Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won.
Park Sung Hoon is currently gaining attention for taking on the role of Hyun Ju in "Squid Game 2", a transgender woman who participates in a competition to earn money for sex reassignment surgery.
According to tvN, Park Sung Hoon is the only artist in his family, while the other members are highly educated, having attended prestigious medical or law schools. Korean media believes that thanks to his father's support, Park Sung Hoon was able to advance quickly in his career.
In his personal life, Park Sung Hoon had a relationship with actress Ryu Hyun Kyung that lasted nearly 6 years. They first met when participating in the stage play "Most Maine" in 2016. By 2022, the couple confirmed their breakup.
The actor was also rumored to be dating his co-star Song Hye Kyo after "The Glory". He once caused a stir when he posted a photo of him hugging Song Hye Kyo intimately, with a heart-shaped emoticon.
