K-dramas are known for their dynamic genres and plotlines. However, it also leads to various objections leading to controversies. Let's explore such K-dramas that were once the subject of controversy.
River Where The Moon Rises: This drama faced controversy after its male lead was accused of bullying his former classmate. However, the drama got a new lead and closed the curtain with a solid viewership rating.
Goblin: This widely popular classic drama sparked controversy due to the age gap romance between the leads and the overuse of products where the leads eat sandwiches and fried chicken almost every day.
Racket Boys: In a badminton match in Jakarta, a Korean coach ranted about Indonesia's poor arrangement of venue and facilities, leading Indonesian fans to demand an apology from the drama’s team, for showing a negative image of their country.
My Mister: This IU-led drama sparked an age-gap controversy where fans expected a love story between the leads. However, it was before the drama’s release.
Joseon Exorcist: Despite airing 2 episodes and completing 80 percent of the filming, this drama featuring grim visuals of Zombie attacks in the Joseon era received more than 1 lakh complaints for misinterpreting the history, finally leading to the cancellation of the drama.
Vincenzo: On one episode of Vincenzo, the leads were seen sharing a bowl of a Chinese brand’s Bibimbap. This enraged the audience as people will think that Bibimbap is a Chinese dish. Notably in the past, China claimed its right to South Korea’s Hanbok and Kimchi.
Mr Sunshine: Set in a post-Japanese colonial era, Mr Sunshine's drama sparked controversy for featuring stories with historical inaccuracies.
Backstreet Rookies: Based on a webtoon known for its sexually explicit content, this Kim Yoo-jung and Ji Chang-wook-led drama sparked controversies where audiences raised concerns for its content with approximately 6000 filed complaints.
The King: The Eternal Monarch: Noting the bitter relationship between Korea and Japan that dates back to the 1910s, this widely appreciated drama was once surrounded by controversies for using visuals similar to Japanese temples while building the fictional empire of Korea.