Author I Anadya Narain
Squid Game
Season 2 of Squid Game came under fire for glorifying South Korean soldiers deported in the Vietnam War.
Queen Of Tears
While not directly related to the K-drama the show's lead actor came under immense criticism for allegedly grooming the late actress Kim Sae Ron
The Penthouse
The show came under massive scrutiny for cultural appropriation for portraying a Korean character with dreadlocks and teeth grills.
When the Phone Rings
Many thought that the show was mocking Palestine when in it's storyline a fictional country named “Paltima” was blamed for airstriking a country called “Izmael.”
Goblin
Despite it's immense popularity the show was criticised for it's over the top product placement that annoyed many viewers.
Racket Boys
Indonesian viewers were offended by how their country was portrayed in the K-drama as a coach on the show made unpleasant remarks about the country.
The Glory
The Glory is a K-drama about a bullying victim seeking revenge however what stunned viewers was that one of the actress in the show herself was accused of bullying.
Snowdrop
Snowdrop came under fire as many felt that it was not historically accurate to South Korea's past and glorified North Korea.
Twenty-Five Twenty-One
The show was controversial for using the tragic 9/11 terrorist attacks as a plot device in the K-drama.
Crash Landing on You
Some people of a Korean conservative Church were unhappy with how the show portrays the North Korean soldiers in a peaceful light.