After Squid Game 2, Park Sung Hoon Eyes Lead Role In New K-Drama
Park Sung Hoon is reportedly in talks for the male lead in the romance drama titled Efficient Dating For Singles.
Squid Game 2 actor Park Sung Hoon is reportedly in talks for a new drama, Efficient Dating for Singles, and we have an official update. Earlier this week, reports started making rounds about Park Sung Hoon being in discussions for the male lead role in the upcoming romance drama. In response, the actor’s agency, BH Entertainment, has clarified the situation, explaining that a final decision is still awaited.
“To our knowledge, another actor is being considered as a higher priority for ‘Efficient Dating for Singles’ before Park Sung Hoon. We are currently awaiting a decision," the representative said, as per Soompi. The update comes at a time when Park Song Hoon recently dropped out from The Tyrant’s Chef after being cast as the male lead. It is yet to be seen whether the actor manages to bag the upcoming drama adaptation.
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Despite having received widespread acclaim for his performance as a transgender in Netflix’s Squid Game Season 2, Park Soon Hoon became a subject of scrutiny after he posted a cover image of an adult video featuring Squid Game. While he deleted the post and apologised publicly, the critical opinion did not easily subside. In a conversation with Korea Economic Daily, the actor extended an emotional apology and said, “I came here with a heavier and more nervous heart than ever before. I am truly sorry that I might have caused damage to the production made by the hard work of so many people, including the team, staff, and actors."
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He further went on to explain the origin of his controversial post, stating that he received the image in his DM. In an attempt to share it with the production team for review, he ended up sharing it on Instagram.
More About Efficient Dating For Singles Drama
Based on a webtoon, the upcoming romance drama focuses on the pursuit of modern dating, where love alone isn’t enough. With Park Sung Hoon being a potential choice for the male lead, Han Ji Min is said to be in talks for the female lead. She was recently seen in the hit show Love Scout.
The buzz around the actors’ fresh pairing has left fans talking, with many left divided over their on-screen chemistry.
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