7 Most Controversial Korean Dramas, Some Considered to Insult Religion - Different from History

Kapanlagi.com - Korean dramas have become one of the popular entertainment options from various countries, not only in Korea but also internationally. Not only do they have interesting stories, but Korean dramas also have actors with extraordinary visuals.

However, who would have thought that there are also Korean dramas that attract attention because of their controversial stories. And these dramas are not only criticized by viewers, but also heavily condemned.

So, what are these Korean dramas? According to various sources, here are 7 controversial Korean dramas that have received a lot of criticism from viewers. Let's check it out.

1. 'LIVE'

Live (credit: twitter.com/CJnDrama)

LIVE became the first highly controversial Korean drama. This drama, which tells the story of the lives of Korean police officers, received a lot of negative reactions from Korean viewers. This is because there are many scenes that show the perspective of a police officer carrying out their duties.

One of them is when the police are securing the protesters from Ehwa Women's University. In the demonstration, there were some acts of violence committed by the officers against the demonstrators at that time. As a result, tvN promptly released an apology to everyone involved in the demonstration.

2. 'REPLY 1994'

Reply 1994 (credit: twitter.com/CJnDrama)

Who are the loyal viewers of the drama REPLY? If you are a loyal viewer of the drama REPLY, then you must know the storyline of the drama REPLY 1994. And the drama REPLY 1994 is one of the REPLY dramas that has controversy, KLovers.

In this drama REPLY 1994, there are many scenes that show a romantic relationship between two men, which of course becomes controversial. In this drama, the character Sseureki, played by Jung Woo, and Binggeure, played by Baro B1A4, truly build a romantic atmosphere and an excessive sense of care.

There is even a scene that shows how the two of them kissed while playing a game. But of course, this interaction is very disturbing for viewers and has led to a lot of criticism and condemnation for the drama REPLY 1994.

3. 'THE K2'

The K2 (credit: twitter.com/CJnDrama)

Turns out, the drama that was once played by Ji Chang Wook and Yoona Girls Generation also received criticism from KLovers. In the early episodes, there is a scene where Ji Chang Wook has a Muslim girlfriend named Raniya.

At that time, they met when Ji Chang Wook was on duty as a soldier. They met and talked, then Raniya took off her hijab and kissed Ji Chang Wook. This certainly received negative reactions from the viewers, especially Muslims. And it became one of the controversies that received condemnation from the viewers.

4. 'SIX FLYING DRAGONS'

Six Flying Dragons (credit: sbs.co.kr)

Then there is also a historical drama that became one of the controversial dramas. The drama titled SIX FLYING DRAGONS tells the story of the ideological and political conflicts among the kings in the Joseon era. This drama, which has 50 episodes, attracted a lot of attention from the viewers.

However, despite its attractiveness, there are also things that are considered controversial and heavily criticized by the viewers. This is because of a rape scene involving a minor. And the character named Ddaeng Sae, played by Byun Yo Han, had to witness the rape scene directly, but couldn't do anything.

Even so, the production team defended the scene by saying that it was necessary for the psychological turning point of the characters. However, the viewers still regretted the scene and did not believe that it was important for a character.

5. 'MR. SUNSHINE'

Mr. Sunshine (credit: twitter.com/CJnDrama)

Historical dramas are not only found in Korean kingdom stories, KLovers. Even during the colonial era, there are also Korean dramas that tell their stories. And one of the interesting ones is a drama titled MR. SUNSHINE in 2018.

This drama indeed has an interesting story and is one of the Korean dramas with high ratings. However, unfortunately, this drama has sparked controversy. Some historians criticized the screenplay, considering it to be historically inaccurate, from the chronological story to the character development.

In addition, this story is also considered to highlight Japan as the villain and America as the hero. Of course, this has sparked controversy, leading to the creation of a petition to the government to review the historical inaccuracies in this drama. And the production team eventually apologized and made changes to the screenplay of MR. SUNSHINE.

6. 'MAN WHO DIES TO LIVE'

Man Who Dies to Live (credit: imbc.com)

Next, there is also a drama titled MAN WHO DIES TO LIVE that also makes the audience furious, causing controversy among viewers. This drama tells the story of a South Korean man named Jang Dal Goo, played by Choi Min Soo, who travels to the Middle East.

There, he becomes a wealthy man and obtains a title, officially becoming a native of the Middle East with a new name, Saeed Fahd Ali. There are many controversial scenes in this drama, such as a woman wearing short sleeves but wearing a hijab, characters drinking wine, and sitting with their legs raised in front of a book considered holy.

7. 'BACKSTREET ROOKIE'

Backstreet Rookie (credit: sbs.co.kr)

And the last controversial drama is titled BACKSTREET ROOKIE. This drama, which just aired in 2020, has already sparked controversy among the Korean public. Although in reality, this drama starring Ji Chang Wook and Kim Yoo Jung has a very entertaining story.

The controversy in this drama is when Kim Yoo Jung, who is underage, kisses Ji Chang Wook, who is an adult man. In addition, there are also several scenes that show inappropriate behavior of high school students. Furthermore, this drama is also not suitable for family viewing, as the character Han Dal Shik is labeled as racist and disrespectful to black culture.

Those are the 7 controversial Korean dramas that have received a lot of criticism and condemnation from viewers. However, many production teams have apologized and conducted reviews of the storylines they have created.

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