Why Is Squid Game 2 Facing Boycott Calls in Vietnam?

Squid Game 2 Controversy: What Lies Ahead in Vietnam?

Squid Game Season 2 continues the journey of Seong Gi-Hun (Player 456) while introducing new characters. However, a particular dialogue in the show has ignited backlash in Vietnam, placing the global hit under scrutiny.

What Sparked the Controversy?

The issue arose from a scene featuring Kang Dae-Ho (Player 388), played by Kang Ha-Neul. While narrating his family’s military history, he revealed that his father was a “Vietnam War veteran.” A fellow character responded with, “Your father must be an honorable man.” This exchange, witnessed by key characters Seong Gi-Hun (Lee Jung-Jae) and Park Jeong-Bae (Lee Seo-Hwan), triggered outrage among Vietnamese viewers.

Vietnam liberated itself from the foreign invaders, who included 350,000 South Korean mercenary soldiers dispatched at US request.

"'Squid Game' faces boycott in Vietnam over controversial Vietnam War dialogue." https://t.co/YvI850eT3z

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Critics argue the dialogue glorifies South Korean soldiers who served in the Vietnam War, sparking accusations of insensitivity and historical distortion. Social media platforms quickly became the battleground for angry viewers demanding Netflix to remove the scene and consider boycotting the series.

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Vietnamese Authorities Take Action

According to Lao Dong, Vietnam’s Cinema Department is reviewing the series to determine if it violates local film laws. The investigation could result in Squid Game 2 being banned from Netflix Vietnam if the authorities find it in breach of regulations.

A Troubling Precedent

This isn’t the first Korean show to face backlash in Vietnam. In 2022, the K-drama Little Women was removed for portraying South Korean soldiers as heroes of the Vietnam War, stirring similar controversies.

As Netflix awaits the outcome, Squid Game 2’s Vietnam controversy underscores the challenges of navigating sensitive historical topics in global entertainment.

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