From Goblin To The Glory, 10 Times K-Dramas Became Too Controversial

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.