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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BTS’s Jimin is unstoppable! His song Who has officially earned a Gold certification in Spain, making him the first and only K-pop solo artist to achieve this milestone twice.

On February 12, Spain’s PROMUSICAE, a member of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), awarded Who the prestigious Oro (Gold) certification. To receive this honor, a song must sell 30,000 units, including streaming equivalents.

Jimin previously earned his first Gold certification in Spain with Like Crazy in July 2024. Now, with Who also achieving Gold status, he has cemented his place as a true global superstar, proving his incredible popularity not just in Korea but all around the world.

His impact in Spain has been undeniable! Who made history by ranking No. 96 on Apple Music’s Top 100: Spain year-end chart, becoming the first and only song by an Asian artist to enter the list.

This marks the first time a K-pop song has ever appeared on Spain’s annual Apple Music chart.

The song’s performance on Spotify Spain has also been nothing short of legendary. Who has stayed on the Spotify Spain Weekly Top Songs chart for 30 consecutive weeks, making it the longest-charting K-pop solo song in the country.

It has also remained on the Daily Top Songs chart for an incredible 203 days, continuously extending its record.

Jimin’s influence in Spain continues to grow, and fans can’t wait to see what record he breaks next.

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