Actor Park Sung Hoon has left the upcoming tvN K-Drama, The Tyrant’s Chef, where he was set to star alongside Girls’ Generation’s Yoona (Lim Yoona). The drama is scheduled to air later this year.
Park Sung Hoon’s Departure and Drama Details
Reports from OSEN indicate that Park Sung Hoon’s exit was a mutual agreement between the production team and his agency after discussions. The Tyrant’s Chef tells the story of a French chef who travels back in time and meets a tyrannical king who loves food. Their story unfolds across centuries, exploring themes of love and personal change. The casting of Yoona and Park Sung Hoon had raised excitement among fans.
Social Media Incident and Initial Script Reading
Park Sung Hoon’s departure follows a recent controversy involving his personal social media account. He “mistakenly” shared an explicit parody of Squid Game linked to adult content. This incident happened during a period of national mourning, which also led to the cancellation of the drama’s first script reading. However, the production team made it clear that the reading was cancelled to respect the victims of the Jeju Air tragedy, and not because of the controversy surrounding Park Sung Hoon.
Park Sung Hoon’s Apology and Future Casting
Park Sung Hoon addressed the social media incident with an apology on January 8 during an interview for Squid Game 2, as reported by Newsen. Fans are now wondering who will replace Park Sung Hoon in The Tyrant’s Chef.
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Source: OSEN
