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Squid Game Actors Spark Outrage with NSFW Fan Art Shares
6 Aug
Summary
- Squid Game actor Lee Sung-Woo shared NSFW fan art of his character
- Backlash erupted online, with netizens labeling the content as "porn"
- This comes after a similar controversy involving another Squid Game actor
On August 6th, 2025, South Korean actor Lee Sung-Woo found himself embroiled in a controversy after sharing a sexually explicit fan art post of his Squid Game character on his Instagram story. The image, which depicted his character Kim Yeong-Sam/Player 226 in a graphic sexual manner, quickly drew the ire of netizens, who accused the actor of posting "porn."
Lee Sung-Woo promptly deleted the post, but the damage was already done. Outraged fans took to social media to express their frustration, with one user commenting, "I fkn hate men." Another stated, "Are Squid Game actors even real? I saw that player 120's actor posted Squid Game p0rn on his ig too."
This is not the first time a Squid Game actor has faced such a controversy. Earlier this year, Park Sung-Hoon, who portrayed a different character in the series, shared a parody clip of the show that was labeled as adult content. The incident sparked a significant backlash, with some viewers even calling for the director to drop him from the series.
Park Sung-Hoon later apologized to the public and stepped down from a drama, staying away from social media for weeks. However, Lee Sung-Woo has yet to address the situation or issue an apology, leaving many fans and critics wondering how he will handle the fallout.
As the Squid Game franchise continues to captivate audiences worldwide, these controversies surrounding the actors have only added to the ongoing discussions surrounding the show's impact and the responsibilities of those involved.
