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Petition to scrap historically inaccurate drama '21st Century Daughter-in-Law' gains momentum

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

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  • A national petition demanding the ํ๊ธฐ (abolition/cancellation) of the MBC drama '21st Century Daughter-in-Law' has surpassed 50% of its required signatures within two days.
  • The drama has faced accusations of historical distortion and promoting 'cultural engineering' from a specific country.
  • Petitioners cite clear historical inaccuracies and alleged attempts to misrepresent Korean history.

A national petition calling for the cancellation of the MBC drama '21st Century Daughter-in-Law' has gained significant traction, reaching over 50% of its required support in just two days.

The drama, which concluded its run on May 16, has been embroiled in controversy surrounding historical distortions. The petition, filed on the National Petition board on May 22, specifically demands the drama's ํ๊ธฐ (abolition/cancellation).

Petitioners allege that the series contains clear historical inaccuracies and is potentially involved in 'cultural engineering' efforts by a specific country, aiming to distort Korean history. The accusations have led to apologies from the drama's director, writer, and actors.

The controversy highlights ongoing sensitivities surrounding historical representation in South Korean media and the public's engagement in demanding accountability for perceived misrepresentations.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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