pixpix:
I don't think drama itself is controversial, but some people who are commenting are actually controversial.
And they're offended by literally everything depending on the mood and their own view.
They cannot accept some comedy and other points of view, so they constantly attacking in the name of own "justice". Because of this kind of people, sometimes comments sections becoming a mess and simple spam.
There are legitimate problems with this drama but these problems have always, always been around. South Korean TV has always been ignorant in how it handles race and consent and other topics. Shows that deal with them appropriately are few and far between. And that's something I've accepted years ago. South Korea is a different culture, a different history, a different language and I watch within that context.
It's fun to point out the hypocrisy in that comment section and watch people get uncomfortable and squirm with the realization that they were fine with racial stereotypes, cultural stereotypes, sexism, sexual harassment and age gaps... until this show.
I'm fine with people dropping a show because they did not like what they saw. I am fine with criticism of the show for how they have handled things.
But when I see someone try to imply I'm the ignorant one and they are the enlightened one... when I see someone imply users watching the show are bad people and they are not because they see the light... I'll make sure to set the record straight. Ignorant people in glass houses shouldn't be throwing stones at other users.
I'll keep watching. I enjoy the interaction of the leads. I really dislike the webtoon writer character... but I can live with it.