Netflix’s Squid Game 2 has been a global hit since its release, but it’s now facing backlash in Vietnam, with a boycott movement gaining traction.

On December 27, Vietnamese media outlet Tuổi Trẻ reported that the Vietnamese Film Bureau is reviewing the show’s content under the country’s Film Law after controversy erupted over a specific scene.

The debate focuses on a dialogue involving Kang Ha Neul’s character, Dae Ho. In the scene, Dae Ho shares that his father, a Vietnam War veteran, sent him to the Marine Corps “to become more manly.” Another character, Jung Bae, responds, “Your father is an honorable man,” praising his service.

This exchange sparked outrage among Vietnamese viewers, with many feeling it disrespected their country’s history.

Comments flooded social media, with netizens saying things like, “How dare they touch Vietnam’s painful history?” and “We should boycott this series for disrespecting our scars.”

The Vietnam War, also known as the “American War” in Vietnam, remains a sensitive topic. Lasting from 1955 to 1975, it was a struggle for Vietnam’s independence and reunification. During the conflict, South Korea sent around 320,000 troops to Vietnam at the request of the United States.

A Vietnamese government official confirmed that the matter is under investigation, stating, “We are aware of the controversy surrounding Squid Game 2 and are reviewing its content. The results will be released soon.”

While Squid Game 2 continues to draw viewers worldwide, the backlash in Vietnam highlights the importance of cultural sensitivity in global media.

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Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, has spoken up about the recent controversy involving the late Sulli and her bed scene in the 2017 movie Real.

On April 2, Gold Medalist released an official statement saying, “From the very beginning, the role of Song Yoohwa, played by the late Sulli, included a bed scene. This was clearly stated during casting, and the actress had to be comfortable with it.”

They explained, “Just like job listings mention necessary qualifications, this role required exposure, and that was made clear in advance. If these things are only discussed after casting, it can create unnecessary pressure on the actor.”

The agency also emphasized, “Sulli and her agency were fully aware of the bed scene before she accepted the role. The script clearly described the level of exposure required, and the contract also included these details.”

Addressing rumors about a body double, they stated, “There was no body double for the acting. A ‘standing actor’ was only used during rehearsals to help with movement cues.”

Gold Medalist also included statements from Real’s assistant director Kim Joong Wook and script supervisor Lee Jun Hyun, confirming, “No actor was ever forced into doing a bed scene or nudity. That would never happen on set.”

As for claims that they contacted Sulli’s mother, the agency denied it and responded to her brother’s accusations, saying, “It’s understandable to have concerns about things heard at the funeral. However, bringing up something from six years ago and spreading false information as if it were personally witnessed is hard to accept.”

Finally, they urged people to stop spreading false rumors, saying, “Many people worked hard on Real, and these baseless accusations are hurtful. Also, there have been false rumors targeting Kim Soo Hyun recently. We sincerely ask for an end to speculative reports and misinformation.”

This comes after the late Sulli’s older brother, Choi, raised concerns on March 28 about the bed scene in Real, demanding answers from Kim Soo Hyun and director Lee Sa Rang.

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