Was Queen of Tears Park Sung-hoon Really Not a Wealthy Heir? The Truth About His Struggle with Poverty

Following the success of his performances in “The Glory” and “Queen of Tears,” Park Sung-hoon’s name gained widespread recognition due to his exceptional portrayal of villainous characters. As a result, his personal life and profile quickly caught the attention of the public.

There have been rumors that Park Sung-hoon came from a well-off family. However, it is true that the majority of his family members graduated from esteemed law and medical schools, and Park Sung-hoon himself completed his education at a renowned international school.

Despite being the only one in his family to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, Park Sung-hoon was affectionately referred to as the “black sheep”by his family. This was not meant as a derogatory term, but rather as a way to express their surprise and admiration for his artistic talents that seemed to have emerged out of nowhere within the family.

Park Sung-hoon’s father was also a strong advocate of his acting aspirations.

Despite rumors of his family being wealthy, Park Sung-hoon has consistently denied these claims. During his appearance on the latest episode of “You Quiz On The Block,” the actor revealed that he experienced financial struggles during high school. He shared, “I was unable to afford even a simple meal like a hamburger. I would sit on the stairs and wait for my friends to finish eating.”

Park Sung-hoon ruefully added that he had lived in a half-basement house for 7 years, similar to the one depicted in the movie “Parasite”. He also mentioned that when he informed his mother about his plans to travel after his military discharge, she had tried to dissuade him.

Although Park Sung-hoon officially entered the entertainment industry in 2008, it wasn’t until he began taking on villainous roles that he truly left his mark and experienced an improvement in his quality of life. His cold and handsome appearance perfectly suited these characters, but it also brought about some amusing challenges.

During the show, Park Sung-hoon recounted a moment at a restaurant where the food vendor, who was engrossed in watching “Queen of Tears,”affectionately patted him on the back and expressed her desire for the main characters to be left alone.

During a wrap party for “Queen of Tears,” the actor made a statement, saying, “Instead of hating me, please direct your hate towards Yoon Eun-sung (his character in the K-drama).” The 39-year-old actor also shared his aspiration to play a protagonist role in order to be adored by the audience.

At the same time, there were also speculations that Park Sung-hoon and his co-star Song Hye-hyo from “The Glory”were in a romantic relationship. On November 13th of last year, Park Sung-hoon shared a photo on social media where he could be seen warmly embracing Song Hye-kyo, accompanied by a heart emoji in the caption.

Despite this, the general consensus among viewers was that Song Hye-hyo and Park Sung-hoon were simply close friends within the entertainment industry.

The photo that ignited speculation about Song Hye-kyo and Park Sung-hoon’s relationship.

The original source is MyDaily and it was published on K14.