South Korean actor Park Sung Hoon, known for his roles including his recent appearance in Squid Game season 2, has publicly apologized for accidentally sharing inappropriate content on his social media. The incident involved a parody image related to Squid Game derived from a Japanese adult video (AV) poster.
The Accidental Post and Immediate Response
On January 8, 2024, Park Sung Hoon sat down for an interview with iMBC to discuss his role in Squid Game. The conversation also addressed the recent controversy surrounding the accidental posting of an NSFW image on his Instagram Story. Park Sung Hoon offered a sincere apology for causing any discomfort or concern. He described the incident as a “grave mistake.”
Park Sung Hoon explained that he received the image through a direct message. Shocked by its content, he intended to forward it to his team. However, due to an error, he mistakenly posted it to his Instagram Story. He immediately contacted his team and deleted the post upon realizing the mistake. He also denied rumors of using a secondary account, stating, “I did not watch the video,” and emphasizing that sharing the image was purely accidental.
Agency Statements and Clarifications
Park Sung Hoon’s agency, BH Entertainment, initially released a statement explaining that the actor had accidentally uploaded the image while checking a large number of direct messages. They later issued a second statement clarifying that the image was mistakenly posted while he was forwarding it to a company representative. This second statement aimed to clear up any confusion among fans regarding the circumstances of the accidental post.
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