Director Hwang Dong Hyuk, the mastermind behind Squid Game 2, recently opened up about the controversy surrounding actor Park Sung Hoon’s social media mistake, where he accidentally posted an adult film cover concept related to the hit series.

During an interview on January 2nd, Director Hwang shared his honest thoughts on the unexpected incident. The interview took place at a cafe in Seoul, where he reflected on Squid Game’s massive success.

The first season became a global sensation after its release in September 2021, and it still holds the number one spot on Netflix. Hwang, who directed and wrote the series, even revealed he had a dental issue during season 1 and had to have eight teeth removed, surprising many of his fans.

After over three years, Squid Game 2 finally premiered on December 26, 2024. However, just four days later, Park Sung Hoon made a blunder that caused quite a stir.

The actor uploaded a concept image for an adult video (AV) based on Squid Game on his social media, which he quickly deleted. Despite removing the post, it was already spread across online communities, causing controversy.

When asked about his reaction to Park Sung Hoon’s mistake, Director Hwang said, "Even during season 1, something like this happened overseas. It’s not uncommon when a famous work like this is released".

He went on to express his displeasure, saying, "It’s unpleasant. It completely destroys the meaning of the work itself."

Hwang also mentioned that he had not spoken with Park Sung Hoon about the incident. "It seems like someone sent him the image, but I haven't heard how it ended up being posted. Honestly, I do want to know why he made that mistake," Hwang added.

Park Sung Hoon later explained that he had accidentally uploaded the image while checking his direct messages. His lack of relevant features on his social media led to further confusion.

Eventually, he clarified that he had received the image, realized it was problematic, and intended to forward it to the company. However, it was mistakenly uploaded to his account.

As the controversy continues to unfold, many are waiting to hear how Park Sung Hoon will address the situation in his upcoming interviews. With Director Hwang expressing his displeasure, all eyes are on the actor’s next steps.

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Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, has spoken up about the recent controversy involving the late Sulli and her bed scene in the 2017 movie Real.

On April 2, Gold Medalist released an official statement saying, “From the very beginning, the role of Song Yoohwa, played by the late Sulli, included a bed scene. This was clearly stated during casting, and the actress had to be comfortable with it.”

They explained, “Just like job listings mention necessary qualifications, this role required exposure, and that was made clear in advance. If these things are only discussed after casting, it can create unnecessary pressure on the actor.”

The agency also emphasized, “Sulli and her agency were fully aware of the bed scene before she accepted the role. The script clearly described the level of exposure required, and the contract also included these details.”

Addressing rumors about a body double, they stated, “There was no body double for the acting. A ‘standing actor’ was only used during rehearsals to help with movement cues.”

Gold Medalist also included statements from Real’s assistant director Kim Joong Wook and script supervisor Lee Jun Hyun, confirming, “No actor was ever forced into doing a bed scene or nudity. That would never happen on set.”

As for claims that they contacted Sulli’s mother, the agency denied it and responded to her brother’s accusations, saying, “It’s understandable to have concerns about things heard at the funeral. However, bringing up something from six years ago and spreading false information as if it were personally witnessed is hard to accept.”

Finally, they urged people to stop spreading false rumors, saying, “Many people worked hard on Real, and these baseless accusations are hurtful. Also, there have been false rumors targeting Kim Soo Hyun recently. We sincerely ask for an end to speculative reports and misinformation.”

This comes after the late Sulli’s older brother, Choi, raised concerns on March 28 about the bed scene in Real, demanding answers from Kim Soo Hyun and director Lee Sa Rang.

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