Scandal-Plagued Actor Rumored To Be Making Bank On TikTok… Netizens Leave Scathing Reviews Of His “Content”

Actor Park Si Hoo is once again making headlines—this time over rumors that he is raking in massive profits through his TikTok live broadcasts amid his ongoing scandals.

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Recently, speculation spread across online communities claiming that the scandal-plagued actor has been earning hundreds of millions of won through TikTok Live. Some posts even alleged that his monthly revenue could reach ₩500 million KRW (about $347,000 USD), sparking heated debate among netizens.

Park Si Hoo held a TikTok live broadcast on February 26, 2026 (KST), appearing in a casual knit sweater and cap while sharing glimpses of his time overseas and chatting with fans. He has reportedly been going live almost daily, with viewer counts sometimes surpassing 1,000. During the streams, said viewers sent virtual “gifts,” a monetization system on TikTok that allows creators to convert gifts into earnings. Observers noted that a noticeable portion of the support appears to come from overseas fans.

Because celebrities with established fanbases can accumulate significant donations in a short period of time, online users began speculating that Park Si Hoo’s settlement payouts could amount to hundreds of millions of won. Some netizens claimed, “He makes billions just sitting there smiling,” and, “He’s been ranked No. 1 in Korea for months.”

However, no concrete figures have been verified.

Amid the growing rumors, Park Si Hoo’s side firmly denied the claims. According to a report by OSEN on February 27, a close associate of the actor stated, “The claim that he earns ₩500 million KRW (about $347,000 USD) per month is ridiculous. It is completely false fake news.” The associate further explained that the revenue structure does not generate profits on that scale and added that even if income is earned, “50–70% or more goes toward taxes.”

This insider emphasized that the primary purpose of the TikTok live broadcasts is to communicate with overseas fans who are unable to meet him frequently in person. Park Si Hoo previously enjoyed significant popularity in Japan and Southeast Asia through dramas such as The Princess’ Man and My Golden Life, building a strong international fanbase.

At the same time, online reactions to his TikTok content have been sharply divided. On community forums, some netizens left scathing comments questioning both the quality of the broadcasts and the scale of the rumored earnings. Critics described the content as minimal or repetitive, while others expressed disbelief over the speculation surrounding the alleged profits.

• He’s basically the middle-aged version of Cha Eunwoo who makes easy money off his face.
• I guess that’s his “talent”??? LOL.
• Looks really are everything… seriously.
• I’m honestly so freaking jealous.
• But wait… Before all his scandals tanked him, wasn’t Park Si Hoo basically top-tier in the drama world? Didn’t he already make more than enough money?
• He seriously makes money in the easiest way possible.
• Well, he is still a pretty well-known actor, so I guess that’s why…
• Does he just have a face that appeals to overseas tastes? Kind of fascinating.
• This is wild. And honestly, I don’t even get how he’s supposedly that visually pleasing. But interesting.
• If you didn’t say it was Park Si Hoo, I wouldn’t even recognize him.
• Wow, he’s seriously living life on easy mode.

Park Si Hoo has faced multiple controversies in the past, including personal-life scandals and ongoing legal disputes. In 2013, he was sued on allegations of sexual assault by an aspiring entertainer; the case was later dropped after the accuser withdrew the complaint, resulting in a non-indictment decision. More recently, he has been embroiled in legal conflict over allegations related to an extramarital affair arrangement, which his side has labeled as clearly false and subject to legal action.

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