On September 24, Seo Kyung-duk took to his social media, writing: “In Disney+ drama ‘Tempest,’ Jun Ji-hyun’s line — ‘Why does China prefer war? A nuclear bomb could fall in the border area’ — has sparked heated debates between Korean and Chinese netizens.”
He continued: “In China, many claimed it insulted the country, leading to major backlash. Ads featuring Jun Ji-hyun as a model for cosmetics and watches were halted, fueling the controversy.”
Seo then pointed out the irony: “Of course, Chinese netizens are free to share their opinions after watching the show, but as everyone knows, Disney+ is not available in China, just like Netflix. The fact they still managed to watch it only reveals they pirated the content. They shamelessly stole someone else’s work and now use it as an excuse to nitpick.”
He added: “If they had issues with the script, the proper course of action would have been to raise complaints with the drama’s producers or Disney+, not launch baseless attacks online.”
Finally, Seo concluded: “K-content is gaining worldwide recognition, which must make some Chinese netizens feel threatened. All they seem to focus on now is smearing Korean content without any restraint. I sincerely hope they come to their senses.”
Meanwhile, reports revealed that the controversy had intensified in China, with brands suspending Jun Ji-hyun’s advertising campaigns and even canceling scheduled shoots in Seoul. However, her agency clarified on September 23: “After confirming with our local agency in China, some schedules were postponed but none were canceled. These changes had been planned before ‘Tempest’ was released, considering local circumstances at the time.”
Sources: Daum
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