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k-drama5/18/2026
[21세기 대군부인] Historical Distortion Controversy Leads to Star Apologies and Industry Criticism
The MBC drama '21세기 대군부인', a blockbuster production with a budget exceeding 30 billion KRW, concluded on the 16th amidst significant backlash regarding historical inaccuracies, including the controversial use of the term '천세' (ten thousand years) during a royal coronation scene. Starring IU and Byeon Woo-seok, the series faced intense public scrutiny for its lack of proper historical research. Lead actress IU publicly apologized on the 16th, taking responsibility for the production's shortcomings. Furthermore, the cyber diplomatic organization VANK has requested that Disney, the global OTT platform, address these historical distortions, while renowned history instructor Choi Tae-seong criticized the industry's insufficient investment in historical verification systems.


