Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Park Hyung-Sik Salary Controversy and "Twelve" Show Failure
Imagine a TV show that wasn't very popular.
Some people think the actors were paid too much, especially Park Hyung-Sik, which might have used up a lot of the show's money.
The reports said that he and Ma Dong-Seok were paid huge amounts per episode, potentially affecting the show's quality.
The show's low ratings caused the viewers to blame the actors' high salaries.
However, fans came to the defense of Park Hyung-Sik, calling the accusations unfair.
Meanwhile, Park's agency denied that their actors had received the amount that was being rumored.
Reports claimed Park Hyung-Sik charged 400 million KRW per episode for "Twelve."
The reports stated Ma Dong-Seok was paid 500 million KRW per episode.
The show "Twelve" had poor ratings.
The show's low ratings made people question the high actor fees.
Park Hyung-Sik's agency denied the salary claims.
- Who
- Park Hyung-Sik, Ma Dong-Seok, and their agency.
- What
- Controversy over the actors' salaries for the show "Twelve" and its poor ratings, as well as claims that Park Hyung-Sik is the highest-paid Korean actor.
- When
- Reports surfaced this week, followed by the agency's denial on September 17.
- Where
- South Korea.
- Why
- Because of the show's poor ratings, the actors' high fees were questioned.
Critics of High Salaries
Fans Defending Actors
Impact of High Salaries
Critics of High Salaries
High actor salaries may lead to lower production quality because of budget constraints.
Fans Defending Actors
Actors should be paid what they are worth.
- Actor Involved
- Park Hyung-Sik, Ma Dong-Seok
- Show Title
- Twelve
- Alleged Salary per Episode (Park)
- 400 million KRW
- Alleged Total Fee (Park)
- USD 23.1 million
- Alleged Salary per Episode (Ma)
- 500 million KRW
- Twelve Ratings
- As low as 2.4%
- Agency Response
- Denied Salary Claims