Squid Game 2 Actor Park Sung Hoon Criticized Over Instagram Story
Park Sung Hoon is facing criticism after posting an Instagram story that many deemed inappropriate. On December 30, BH Entertainment, the actor’s agency, issued a statement addressing the controversy surrounding the post.
The incident occurred when Park Sung Hoon uploaded a photo featuring adult material (AV) that parodied the popular series Squid Game on his personal Instagram account. The image was quickly deleted by the actor, but not before it attracted significant attention.
Many social media users were upset by the post, especially because it was shared during a sensitive time when the entire nation was mourning the tragic loss of passengers in the Jeju Air flight incident. Critics expressed their disappointment, suggesting that the timing of the post was insensitive.
In response to the backlash, BH Entertainment explained the situation. The agency clarified that Park Sung Hoon had been receiving numerous direct messages on social media. While checking his DMs, he accidentally uploaded the AV photo. Realizing the mistake, he deleted the post almost immediately. The actor was reportedly shocked and embarrassed by the error, and he felt deeply sorry for making such a misstep during a period of national mourning.
The agency further emphasized that it was an honest mistake and assured fans that they would be more cautious in the future to prevent similar incidents from occurring again. They expressed their commitment to ensuring that Park Sung Hoon’s actions reflect the professionalism expected from him as a public figure.
Park Sung Hoon is getting a lot of attention for his amazing performance as a transgender character in the popular K-drama Squid Game Season 2. Among all the new characters in the second season, Park Sung Hoon has received many positive reviews.
The actor will return for the next season in 2025 and will also star in the upcoming K-drama The Tyrant’s Chef alongside Girls’ Generation’s Im Yoon Ah. Park Sung Hoon is also joining the cast of the new movie Night Fever, which features Woo Do Hwan, Jang Dong Gun, Lee Hye Ri, Kim Min Seok, and Kim Min.
2024 has been a successful year for Park Sung Hoon. He received praise for his role as a villain in Queen of Tears and impressed audiences with his performance in the latest season of Squid Game.
