• ‘Queen of Tears’ star Park Sung Hoon reveals he is the complete opposite of Eun Sung: "I'm scared of ghost"

    Queen of Tears’ star Park Sung Hoon recently opened up about his challenging student days. In a heartfelt confession, he revealed the struggles he faced during a period of financial hardship.

    On April 28th, a preview titled “Park Sung Hoon, Tears During Confession of Poverty for 7 Years Living in a Basement Like ‘Parasite’” was released on the YouTube channel ‘You Quiz on the Block.’ The actor, who portrayed a villain in popular dramas such as ‘The Glory’ and ‘Queen of Tears,’ garnered immense love from viewers.

    During the video, Park Sung Hoon’s appearance prompted a candid remark from host Yoo Jae Suk, who exclaimed, “You look so bad!” The discussion turned to the challenges of playing a villain on screen.

    When fellow host Jo Se Ho suggested that embodying such roles might be difficult unless it aligns with one’s natural personality, Park Sung Hoon responded with a touch of humor, “Are you asking if my real personality is like that?” His witty comeback elicited laughter from the audience.

    Despite the popularity of his works, Park Sung Hoon candidly admitted, “I am genuinely hated.” Viewers’ reactions ranged from “Get lost” to “Let’s settle this.” The actor even shared an amusing anecdote about receiving a playful smack on the back from an aunt at a restaurant.

    In a fascinating contrast, Park Sung Hoon revealed that off-screen, he was quite different from the characters he portrayed.

    “I was a scaredy-cat in real life,” he confessed. “I'm scared of ghost. I used to sleep with the lights on until I finished my military service.”

    Addressing a rumor raised by Yoo Jae Suk, the actor clarified his background. Despite speculation that he hailed from a wealthy family, Park Sung Hoon disclosed his humble upbringing.

    He recalled sitting on the stairs with friends during high school because they couldn’t afford to buy hamburgers.

    Perhaps the most poignant revelation was that Park Sung Hoon lived in a basement reminiscent of the one depicted in the movie ‘Parasite’ for approximately seven years.

    Even during an eight-month break after his military service, his mother’s words echoed in his mind: “If you don’t come back, it won’t be okay.”

    Don’t miss Park Sung Hoon’s candid story on ‘You Quiz on the Block’, airing on May 1st at 8:45 PM. It’s a testament to resilience and the pursuit of dreams, even in the face of adversity1.

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  • Jun Ji Hyun Clears the Air About Tax Investigation and Payment of 20 Million Won, Says It’s Not Related to Any Illegal Activities

    Actress Jun Ji Hyun is setting the record straight about the tax investigation she was part of two years ago.

    On February 10th, a representative from Jun Ji Hyun's agency, IEUM HASHTAG, spoke to HeraldPOP and confirmed that the actress had fully complied with all procedures during the 2023 tax investigation. "There were no issues with the investigation," the rep stated.

    However, the representative did mention that there had been a misunderstanding between the tax accountant and the National Tax Service over how some expenses were handled.

    This led to a minor discrepancy, resulting in Jun Ji Hyun paying an additional 20 million won in taxes. The rep clarified that this payment is simply a part of the normal tax process, saying, “This additional tax is completely unrelated to any illegal activities or major tax issues.”

    In the past, reports had surfaced about a large-scale tax probe targeting Korean celebrities, with Jun Ji Hyun among those investigated.

    It was initially reported that after a thorough investigation, Jun Ji Hyun paid a significant fine, marking the first time in 9 years that her finances had been under scrutiny.

    Though specific details were not shared, the media speculated that the investigation might have had something to do with her real estate dealings.

    To give some background, in 2007, Jun Ji Hyun bought a five-story building in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam for 8.6 billion won.

    Later, in 2021, she sold the property for a whopping 23.5 billion won, earning a profit of 14.9 billion won. Furthermore, in 2022, Jun Ji Hyun and her husband bought a luxurious penthouse in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, for 13 billion won.

    Despite all the rumors, Jun Ji Hyun has made it clear that there is no wrongdoing involved and the extra payment was just a routine part of tax correction.

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