‚Squid Game‘ actor Park Sung-hoon tearfully apologizes for posting explicit content

Actor Park Sung-hoon who performed Hyun-joo in „Squid Sport“ Season 2. Courtesy of Netflix

Actor Park Sung-hoon, 39, who performed the transgender character Hyun-ju in „Squid Sport“ Season 2, has apologized after dealing with backlash for sharing an specific parody picture associated to the drama.

The incident occurred on Dec. 30, 4 days after the present’s launch, when Park uploaded a picture from a Japanese grownup movie parodying „Squid Sport“ to his Instagram story earlier than rapidly deleting it.

Throughout a press interview at a restaurant in Jongno, Seoul, Wednesday, Park stated, “I’d wish to briefly clarify what occurred that day,” detailing the method that led to the controversial submit.

Park stated, “I got here throughout the picture in a DM (direct message) on Instagram whereas making ready to move out for a scheduled exercise. It was just some days after the present’s launch, and I used to be in the course of exchanging viewers reactions with the workforce.”

He continued, “I used to be shocked by the picture and thought it might trigger points. Whereas trying to ahead it for assessment, one thing will need to have gone incorrect. I nonetheless don’t absolutely perceive the way it occurred, however after I seemed again later, I spotted it had been posted on my story. I deeply remorse the error.”

Park grew to become emotional as he acknowledged the affect of his mistake throughout a time when each the drama and his character had been receiving important consideration and reward. “I really feel deeply sorry for my workforce and everybody affected,” he stated, tearing up.

Actor Park Sung-hoon as Hyun-ju within the second season of „Squid Sport“ / Courtesy of Netflix

His company additionally issued two apologies, explaining the incident as an unintentional mistake in the course of the technique of checking DMs.

Park reiterated his regret, saying, “Though it was my mistake, I firmly acknowledge it as a wrongdoing. Over the previous few days, I’ve mirrored deeply, blaming and regretting my actions.”

He pledged to be extra cautious sooner or later, “I’m absolutely conscious of the seriousness of this matter and can be sure that such an incident doesn’t happen once more.”

Park’s character Hyun-ju within the second sequence of „Squid Sport“ is a transgender lady and former particular forces soldier who joins the sport to boost cash for gender affirmation surgical procedure. The position has been one of the hanging and talked-about characters within the sequence.

Hyun-joo (performed by Park Sung-hoon) from „Squid Sport“ Season 2 is portrayed as a righteous and selfless character. Courtesy of Netflix

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