Koreans React Ruthlessly To Park Sung Hoon’s Exit From “The Tyrant’s Chef”

The sudden announcement of Park Sung Hoon stepping down from tvN’s upcoming drama The Tyrant’s Chef has sparked intense reactions across Korean online platforms.

The news quickly went viral, trending on social media and generating significant buzz on community sites like TheQoo. One particular post detailing his withdrawal attracted over 73,000 views and more than 700 comments.

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Unfortunately for Park, the response has been far from supportive. Many netizens expressed relief at his departure, with much of the backlash tied to the recent controversy surrounding the actor’s social media mishap.

Park had “mistakenly” uploaded a parody of Squid Game 2 linked to adult content, which caused a significant uproar. Though the post was quickly deleted, the damage to his reputation lingered, especially since the incident coincided with a period of national mourning.

While some acknowledged the actor’s public apology and emphasized the unintentional nature of the upload, many pointed out that his continued presence in a romantic drama could disrupt viewers’ immersion in the storyline. Others also sympathized with the production team, which now faces the challenge of finding a replacement for Park’s role.

• “Thank goodness…”
• “It’s a relief, but still, what a hassle for the production company. It’s going to take some time to find a new male lead again.”
• “But honestly, whenever I see Park Sung Hoon now, I just think of p*rn lol.”
• “What a relief…”
• “Stepping down was the right choice. Even if we accept the explanation that it was an honest mistake, it’s not like this is a crime thriller or anything. If a rom-com male lead does something like that, viewers just can’t stay immersed in the story.”

You can read more about Park Sung Hoon directly addressing his Squid Game 2 controversy below.

Actor Park Sung Hoon Directly Speaks Up About Posting AV Parody Of “Squid Game”