The production team of The Queen Who Crowns has finally addressed the controversial 19+ exposure scenes featuring lead actresses Cha Ju Young and Lee Yi Dam, leaving many viewers curious about the decision behind the explicit content.

On January 16, the production team spoke out about the scenes, revealing that from the very start of the planning stage, they had already differentiated between the tvN broadcast version and the OTT version of the drama.

The OTT version was planned to have a “Restricted for Youth” (19+) rating, and they communicated this openly with the cast and crew.

"We made it clear that there would be exposure scenes, and the level of exposure was carefully discussed with each actor, based on their characters and the scenes. At every stage, we had talks with the actors' agencies and got their approval," the team explained.

The drama, which premiered on January 6 on TVing and tvN, made headlines quickly after viewers noticed explicit scenes showing Cha Joo Young and Lee Yi Dam in compromising positions, revealing their breasts and buttocks in the TVing version.

As the controversy spread, many viewers wondered if the actresses had done the exposure themselves, or if body doubles or CGI were used. The production team confirmed that CGI was used in some parts of the scenes.

What’s even more shocking is that the original script for The Queen Who Crowns only described a sex scene but didn't specify any exposure. It was during the pre-filming storyboard stage that the production team decided to increase the level of exposure.

Before airing, both Cha Joo Young and Lee Yi Dam's agencies requested edits to reduce the exposure, but the production team firmly kept the scenes in, stating they were essential to the story.

Director Kim Sang Ho revealed, "The script didn’t specifically describe the exposure scenes," and added that there were certain "demands from the channel" regarding how the scenes were produced.

The drama’s bold and provocative approach has sparked major conversations, with many questioning the fine line between artistic choice and controversy.

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Former S.E.S member Shoo (Yoo Soo Young) warmed hearts as she shared a touching moment with her twin daughters—taking them to the same wholesale market where she once worked during a difficult time in her life.

On May 8, Shoo posted several photos on Instagram showing her spending time with her twin daughters, Ra Hee and Ra Yul, at the Dongdaemun wholesale market. In the caption, she wrote, “Did everyone enjoy the holiday? I feel like I made a memory I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.”

The photos showed Shoo and her daughters smiling brightly while eating and shopping together. Her daughters, now visibly grown up, were even seen wearing similar shoes and clothes as their mom.

Shoo opened up about a painful chapter in her past. “When I was struggling, I once sold clothes I got from Dongdaemun with the help of a friend,” she shared. “I used to go there from night to early morning, picking up fleece clothes, hairpins, and shoes, thinking, ‘My kids would love this if I brought them here.’”

Now that her daughters are older, Shoo finally fulfilled that dream. “We laughed so much while shopping. We bought hairpins, socks, and clothes together,” she said. “They’ve grown so much—they can even wear the same things as me.”

Reflecting on the experience, she added, “Memories of my past flashed before my eyes. I told them how I used to work late at night, carrying heavy bags and walking around for 10 hours straight.”

Shoo emotionally concluded, “I was so happy to show my kids the nighttime world I once worked in.”

Fans who remember Shoo’s twins from The Return of Superman were touched to see how much they’ve grown. Shoo, now a proud mom of three, continues to update fans through her TV appearances and social media, showing her strength as both a mother and former idol.

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