Actor Park Si-hoo, embroiled in a scandal, is rumored to be making millions through TikTok Live, a claim rapidly spreading online.
On the 26th, Park appeared on TikTok Live in a casual outfit, wearing a cap and sweater, to interact with fans. Currently believed to be overseas, he shared updates about his daily life and has been consistently engaging with his audience through live sessions. Reports indicate that as soon as he started the broadcast, the number of viewers exceeded 1,000, with real-time donations pouring in.
TikTok Live generates revenue through viewers purchasing virtual gifts for creators. Artists with a strong fan base in regions like Japan and China can accumulate significant donations in a short time. Online communities speculate that Park has been "ranking high for months" and that "just interacting can lead to million-dollar earnings." However, the exact amount of his earnings has not been officially confirmed.
Park Si-hoo's TikTok account boasts approximately 890,000 followers and over 5 million cumulative likes. His popular posts have garnered millions of views, proving his enduring global fanbase.
Meanwhile, Park returned to the big screen last year with the film "The Divine Move 2: The Wrathful." After a hiatus following the drama "Wind, Cloud and Rain," he has resumed his acting career.
However, Park is currently involved in a legal battle over recent "adultery arrangement allegations." He has filed a lawsuit for defamation under the Information and Communications Network Act, claiming the allegations are "blatantly false," and an investigation is underway. The 2013 sexual assault accusation against him has also resurfaced, coinciding with his live activities and gaining renewed attention online.
As social media live platforms emerge as new revenue models during acting hiatuses, Park Si-hoo's case is drawing attention. However, the "million-dollar earnings" remain speculative, warranting cautious consideration.
By Kim Se-ah, TenAsia Reporter haesmik@tenasia.co.kr