Contradictory K-Drama that was canceled after two episodes

Horror K-DRAMAS, Top Term for South Korean Horror TV shows have become extremely popular all over the world, including names as supernatural thriller “Hellbound” and Zombie series “We all died”. However, they also managed to attract disputes, especially from the demanding Korean audience based on the elements of the story and production parts. One of the specific K-DRAMA “Joseon Exorcist” was even canceled immediately after the Medieval Series debut in March 2021. Due to the public reaction to the historical content of the show, including its controversial props, only two episodes of “Joseon Exorcist” have ever been released before it was pulled out of the air.

In the early 15th century, during the reign of King Taejon from the Joseon dynasty, the “Joseon Exorcist” Reymagin Tzhon (Cam Vo-Sen) and his sons as supernatural warriors. In order to defend their kingdom, Taezhong and two princes who sounded demons and other monsters seeking to immerse Joseon into destruction. Thus, seeking to overcome the kingdom of Joseon, the demons raise the army of the Non -live and start focusing on the royal family. Early episodes of the series also hinted at Courtly Romance, except for supernatural horror, first of all between Prince Chunnya (Jang Dong-Jon) and a young woman named Eo-Ri (Lee YUB).

It was reported to have been planned 16 episodes In general, although the production was not quite over as long as the “Joseon Exorcist” was canceled.

Reflection Teyjong by killing innocent villagers and Chunnyan, who is widely regarded as the greatest medieval ruler, costs with unscrupulous visitors It was too much for the Korean audience. However it was an inclusion Well visible Chinese cuisine And other Chinese -style details that viewed Korean viewers as particularly problematic. During this period of its medieval history, the Korean national identity firmly became interested, including the introduction of its official alphabet of Chuguni, which is still used. Thus, the inclusion of Chinese requisites and paraphernalia was perceived as an insult to this strong heritage.

Nearly 4,000 complaints The commission on the Korean communications standards was flooded shortly after the series premiere, calling for the cancellation of the show. As a reverse reaction, corporate Sponsors pulled their support For “Joseon Exorcist”, as well as municipal governments that participated in its constant production. Four days after the premiere of the SBS TV series announced it is there Cancellation of “Joseon Exorcist” And not on the air of the rest of the completed episodes, approximately 80% of the planned shots ended by this point. Despite Non-Korean fans’ petitions For the rest of the episodes will be released on the Internet, only the first two episodes when -something saw public issue.

While the alternative shows were enjoying a warm reception in Korea, First of all with the “Kingdom”, “Joseon Exorcist” can never avoid its dispute. Today, there is still no official word about how well “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” has received in Korea.