Park Sung Hoon‘s Instagram follower count has skyrocketed following an accidental post featuring a shockingly explicit parody of Squid Game.
The controversy began when Park posted a photo on Instagram that appeared to be the cover of a Japanese adult video styled with a Squid Game theme. The image included explicit nudity, leading many to speculate that his account had been hacked. Although the post was quickly deleted, it still gained significant attention due to his large following.
The timing of the incident worsened the backlash. It coincided with a national tragedy—the Jeju Air passenger plane accident—that left South Korea in mourning. While other celebrities expressed condolences for the victims, Park’s explicit post was seen as especially insensitive.
In the aftermath, calls are growing for Park to step down from his upcoming projects. He is set to star in the new tvN drama The Tyrant’s Chef (working title), scheduled to air in the second half of next year. The drama follows the story of a chef who time travels to the past, where she encounters a king who is both the cruelest tyrant and the ultimate food enthusiast. The drama will be directed by Jang Tae Yoo, known for his work on hit series like My Love from the Star, Hyena, and Lovers of the Red Sky. Earlier, Yoona of Girls’ Generation was offered the role of the chef.
Public sentiment has been overwhelmingly negative, with many urging producers to replace him as the male lead. Some viewers expressed disinterest in seeing a romantic performance from an actor embroiled in controversy over inappropriate adult content.
What a bunch of BS! Focus on the tragedy, not on some actor. Doesn’t matter what he did. Now is NOT the time for this crap.
Oh for gosh sake stop it. Leave him alone. He’s a human being and we all make mistakes. Or perhaps those wishing for his demise don’t make mistakes?? Don’t give me that crap he is an actor and shouldn’t make mistakes!!?! Will you keep at it until he kills himself??? LOOK AFTER YOUR ENTERTAINERS WHO BRING KOREA INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION AND ADD TO THE ECONOMY. THe more I see/hear of netizens it leads me to believing that KOREA has a toxic culture.
Give me a break. His career should not be on the line for this!
Knetz stop it your so annoying leave him alone
Oh ho I can’t understand why people are so judgmental. No body is perfect. He is an actor and a human being as well. Leave him alone