Before the interview commenced, an explanation was given regarding the process of photo sharing, coupled with an apology.
Park Sung-hoon, a prominent actor, expressed his heartfelt apologies after mistakenly sharing a video that satirized the adult content cover of the second season of 'Squid Game' on his social media platform. He stated, “I deeply regret causing any inconvenience to the numerous individuals who dedicated their efforts to this project.”
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On October 8th, an interview was conducted for Netflix's anticipated original series 'Squid Game 2' at a quaint café nestled in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. During this session, Park Sung-hoon humbly bowed his head, acknowledging, "I extend my apologies to everyone affected by my significant misstep."
With a heavy heart, Park Sung-hoon articulated his concerns, "Participating in this interview fills me with concern that my error might have impacted others associated with the project. Critique me as you see fit, but I hope the work is received with warmth and understanding," he expressed, tears brimming his eyes.
He delved deeper into the circumstances surrounding his accidental upload of the adult-themed cover of 'Squid Game 2' on social media, saying, "It was a time of active engagement from viewers following the release of 'Squid Game 2.' The controversial image appeared in a direct message just before I was about to step out. My initial reaction was one of displeasure, and I intended to report it to the appropriate person, but it inadvertently got posted in the process. That day felt surreal, as if influenced by an unforeseen force. I promptly deleted it and refrained from watching the video. Some speculate that I might have attempted to share it on a secondary account, but I assure you, I only possess one account." He continued, "I sincerely apologize once more for creating a situation that could spark controversy during these challenging times."
In the meantime, on the last day of the previous month, Park Sung-hoon had uploaded and subsequently removed a poster mimicking an adult video with a 'Squid Game' theme on his social media. BH Entertainment addressed the incident, stating, "The post was mistakenly shared while checking a direct message." As the issue continued to garner attention, BH Entertainment elaborated, "Park Sung-hoon received the adult video cover via a direct message and, upon recognizing its inappropriateness, aimed to forward it to a company representative. During this process, he downloaded the photo and should have erased it after sending it to the representative, but it was inadvertently uploaded instead."