On December 26, "Squid Game 2" officially aired and became a topic of discussion around the world. Besides the heat related to the content, "Squid Game 2" also encountered many controversies from the script to the cast.
One of them is when "Squid Game 2" actor Park Sung Hoon posted an adult film photo inspired by the Squid Game series on his personal page.
Although the images were immediately deleted, viewers took screenshots of them and criticized the actor. Some expressed outrage that the actor posted the photos while South Korea was in a state of mourning following the tragic plane crash.
In an interview, "Squid Game 2" director Hwang Dong Hyeok first responded to the controversy surrounding Park Sung Hoon. According to Koreaboo, the male director was shocked when he saw those images and felt like his work was being insulted.
"I was very upset when I saw these images. I knew there were versions like this overseas since season 1. However, because it was overseas, we couldn't stop it, and I was very upset about that.
Those things ruin the meaning of 'Squid Game'. I haven't talked to Park Sung Hoon yet, I don't know why he posted such an image" - director Hwang Dong Hyeok shared.
Previously, actor Park Sung Hoon's side also continuously gave explanations for this action. According to the company, Park Sung Hoon received the 18+ image via a message on Instagram. While checking the message, the actor accidentally posted the image. "The actor himself was very shocked and felt regretful for making a mistake, especially in this situation," said a statement from the management company of the "Squid Game 2" actor.
However, these explanations are considered unconvincing and unlikely to appease public opinion.
