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Scoop : MBC's #PerfectCrown abolition petition surpasses 50,000 signatures amid escalating historical distortion and Northeast Project controversy. The controversy surrounding MBC’s drama Perfect Crown continues to intensify after a National Assembly citizen petition demanding the suspension of the drama and removal of related content from media platforms officially surpassed 50,000 signatures, crossing 100% of its target on May 26. With the required number achieved within the designated period, the petition is now set to be referred to the relevant standing committee, drawing major attention toward how authorities and broadcasters may respond going forward. The petitioner argued that although the series is set in a fictional version of the Republic of Korea, the production allegedly borrowed Chinese-style clothing, etiquette, and vocabulary in a manner that amounted to cultural appropriation and historical distortion. The petition further claimed that the controversy could provide justification for China’s “Northeast Project” narrative and criticized the production team’s decision to revise scenes in post-production, calling it a delayed and insufficient response considering the global reach of Korean content through OTT platforms. The drama previously faced heavy backlash after Grand Prince Yi An, played by Byeon Woo-seok, appeared wearing a “nine-sided crown” traditionally associated with a vassal state instead of the “ten-sided crown” symbolizing an independent emperor. Additional criticism erupted over the usage of the expressions “Cheonse” and “Cheoncheonse,” phrases historically associated with vassal states, instead of the imperial term “Manse.” Critics from both academia and the public argued that such portrayals undermined Korean historical identity and dignity. Following the growing outrage, Director Park Joon-hwa, Writer Yoo Ji-won, and lead actors IU and Byeon Woo-seok issued official apologies regarding the controversy. However, MBC has yet to release a statement for two consecutive days, leading to intensified criticism online. Netizens accused the broadcaster of hypocrisy, pointing out that MBC had strongly criticized SBS during the 2021 Joseon Exorcist controversy, which ultimately led to the show’s cancellation amid similar Northeast Project accusations, while now remaining silent regarding criticism directed at its own production. #HallyuForums #Hallyu #KDrama

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