Snowdrop To Squid Game: 5 Korean Dramas That Sparked Controversies

Korean Dramas feature unique subjects and are quite entertaining to watch. Here are several Korean dramas that are highly controversial and raise numerous questions. Watch these with your buddies this weekend.

Korean dramas have grown in popularity over time due to their quirky yet relatable themes. They cover a wide range of topics, including romance, humor, drama, thriller, horror, and crime. You can always find a Korean drama to suit your mood.

Korean dramas are not always about comfort and leisure; certain programs may make you uncomfortable as well. Here are several controversial Korean dramas you should watch.

Snowdrop

The online series ‘Snowdrop’ stars K-pop icon Jisoo from BLACKPINK. This 1987 film follows a North Korean spy who falls in love with a university student while on mission. The series has been criticism for altering the true history in its presentation.

Streaming Platform: Disney+ Hotstar

IMDb Rating: 8.1/10

Squid Game

Squid Game is a globally acclaimed survival thriller series. However, it received much criticism for using a genuine phone number in a scene, resulting in others contacting the number and harassing the individual.

Streaming Platform: Netflix

IMDb rating: 8/10

The Glory

‘The Glory’ is a Korean drama about Moon Dong Eun, who aspired to become an architect. However, after experiencing assault and bullying, she no longer has the courage to pursue her aspirations. The representation of these scenes in the series was deemed harsh.’The Glory’ is a Korean drama about Moon Dong Eun, who aspired to become an architect. However, after experiencing assault and bullying, she no longer has the courage to pursue her aspirations. The representation of these scenes in the series was deemed harsh.

Streaming Platform: Netflix

IMDb rating: 8.1/10

Silenced

Based on a true incident, ‘Silenced’ is a web series about what happened in a South Korean school for hearing impaired pupils in the 2000s. This series outraged the audience because of the infamous case, which resulted in petitions and the revisiting of the case.

Streaming Platform: Netflix

IMDb rating: 8/10

Mr Queen

‘Mr Queen’ is a historical series with funny punchlines and an intriguing plot. This is the story of a chef who awakens in the body of a woman one day. Gender switching proved contentious for some people.

Streaming Platform: Netflix, Viki

IMDb rating: 8.6/10