Park Sung Hoon Aims To Bounce Back From “Squid Game” Controversy, In Talks For New Romance K-Drama
Actor Park Sung Hoon may be preparing for his return to the small screen months after the severe backlash he faced due to his Squid Game 2 Instagram post.
According to multiple reports, the actor is being considered for a lead role in the upcoming romance K-Drama Efficient Dating for Singles (working title), a project that actress Han Ji Min is also reviewing.
Due to the amount of noise surrounding Park Sung Hoon’s next move his agency responded to the casting rumors, stating that another actor is also being considered.
We understand that there is an actor being considered as a higher priority than Park Sung Hoon for Efficient Dating for Singles. We are currently waiting for a response.
— BH Entertainment
Based on a webtoon, Efficient Dating for Singles follows modern single men and women who seek efficiency in relationships, balancing love and practical conditions. Actress Han Ji Min, who is under the same agency as Park Sung Hoon, is currently reviewing the offer positively.
Park’s career has been under scrutiny for months following an unexpected social media post related to his Squid Game 2 character. After the season aired on Netflix, the actor posted an image parodying Squid Game from a Japanese adult film and faced severe backlash. Later, he tearfully apologized and explained himself in a media interview.
Regardless, the controversy had a big impact on his career. Park Sung Hoon was removed from his next project, tvN’s upcoming K-Drama starring Girls’ Generation’s Yoona The Tyrant’s Chef. Now, all eyes are on whether Park Sung Hoon will make his comeback by starring alongside Han Ji Min.
