Following the backlash, Sung Hoon's agency spoke out on the "attitude controversy" the actor got embroiled in. Here's what Stallion Entertainment said.
Stallion Entertainment Issues Apology for Sung Hoon's 'Attitude Controversy'
On August 8, Sung Hoon was embroiled in an attitude controversy during his appearance on tvN's variety program "Lined Up Restaurant." The celebrity was accused of showing an unpleasant reaction to the queueing at the restaurant the cast visited.
In the episode, Sung Hoon looked annoyed and said he is the type of person who is not a fan of good restaurants. He added that if there were one or two waiting in line, he would immediately go to the next restaurant right away. He also displayed a tired look.
Because of what the actor-swimmer said and did, he was judged and received mixed reactions from the viewers and other online communities.
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In response to the issue, Sung Hoon's agency Stallion Entertainment released their statement on August 10.
Stallion Entertainment apologized for Sung Hoon's attitude at the show.
"As Sung Hoon was trying to make the show more entertaining, he made attempts but didn't exactly work out. We sincerely apologize for causing inconvenience. We will make sure it won't happen again."
Sung Hoon's Attitude Triggers Viewers
However, his questionable attitude did not stop there. People also pointed out the scene where the "My Secret Romance" star finally got his seat at the restaurant. Sung Hoon grilled the meat in haste without saying a word and picked up a handful with the grilling utensil, leaving the program's female hosts Park Na Rae and Haetnim in shock.
The "Oh My Venus" actor also triggered the viewers with his unsanitary behavior. He grilled the meat with tongs and put it into his mouth, and proceeded to grill the meat again using the same tongs. Sung Hoon even shook his head making him sprayed his sweat all over the table.
Meanwhile, due to the ongoing controversy, Sung Hoon was rumored to leave MBC Entertainment's show "I Live Alone."
Sung Hoon is a model-actor who made his acting debut in the series "New Tales of the Gisaeng" in 2011. Since then, the male star has appeared in numerous dramas.
His latest K-series was "Woori the Virgin" where he reunited with Im Soo Hyang.
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Shai Collins wrote this.