On January 17, 2025, Park Sung Hoon made his return to social media three weeks after the backlash surrounding the accidental upload of an explicit parody poster of Squid Game 2.
The actor posted three photos on his Instagram, showcasing a chic Gucci look as part of a special Squid Game cover edition for W Korea.
The photos were accompanied by the caption “W. GUCCI,” a nod to his fashion feature in the magazine.
In the magazine interview, Park Sung Hoon discussed his character, Hyun Joo, from Squid Game 2, describing her as a confident and resilient individual who has overcome adversity, making her a figure capable of inspiring others.
This marked his first social media post since the controversy that erupted in late December, when he mistakenly shared a pornographic parody poster for Squid Game 2, which he quickly deleted after facing severe backlash.
The incident led to significant public scrutiny, and Park Sung Hoon addressed the matter during a Squid Game 2 interview on January 8, where he tearfully apologized for the mistake, expressing regret for the discomfort caused.
He accepted full responsibility for the error and promised to face any criticisms that came his way.
Despite his apology, the incident resulted in Park Sung Hoon stepping down from his lead role in the highly anticipated tvN drama The Tyrant’s Chef.
His return to social media and his comments in the W Korea interview have garnered significant attention, as fans and the public continue to follow his journey following the controversy.
While it remains uncertain what the future holds for his career, Park Sung Hoon’s recent actions show his effort to regain public trust and move forward from the incident.
