Park Hyung Sik responds to reports of him being paid a high salary for K-drama 'Twelve'

Park Hyung Sik's agency has come forward to address allegations regarding the idol-actor's high salary for a single K-drama episode.

Media outlet Dispatch reported on September 16 that Park Hyung Sik is currently receiving 400 million won (approximately $289,700) per episode. They also revealed that this is the actor's appearance fee for the recently concluded K-drama Twelve.

The report led to public criticism of Park Hyung Sik and other actors, with many viewers arguing that their high salaries compromised the drama's quality and computer graphics, as most of the budget was spent on casting.

On September 17, Park Hyung Sik's agency finally responded to the allegations. The agency denied that the idol actor was paid 400 million won per episode for Twelve. They also shared that Park Hyung Sik is sincere and dedicated in every project he participates in.

Here's the full statement of Park Hyung Sik's agency, REVE Entertainment: 

Hello, this is REVE Entertainment. 

We are releasing a statement to address Park Hyung Sik's per-episode appearance fee.

From the reports about Park Hyung Sik's appearance fees for Doctor Slump to his recent work, Twelve, these reports do not state the truth.

We've decided to issue this official statement to clarify the facts, as the incorrect reports are being treated as fact. 

Every project our actor Park Hyung Sik works on, he approaches with sincerity and dedication.

We appreciate your continued interest and support for him and his future activities.

This year has been a busy one for Park Hyung Sik. He led the SBS thriller mystery K-drama Buried Hearts, and he also starred in the recently concluded KBS and Disney+ series Twelve with Ma Dong Seok, Seo In Guk, Sung Dong Il, Lee Joo Bin, and Ko Kyu Pil.

After Twelve, Park Hyung Sik is set to star in the upcoming noir K-drama Desperado. 

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