The higher you climb, the stronger the wind. Kdrama sensation “The Queen Who Crowns” is once again facing a controversy related to the explicit nude scene, and yet what really happened is NOT what you think. Join us as we uncover the truth behind the explicit nude scene controversy of “The Queen Who Crowns” Kdrama. Then, join our discussion about the meaning behind this unexpected controversy.
“The Queen Who Crowns” Accused of Coercing Actors into Explicit Nude Scene
The tvN x TVING collaboration Kdrama “The Queen Who Crowns” seems to be facing endless controversies after only a few episodes. After the previous criticism against the design of its outfits, “The Queen Who Crowns” is now facing accusations related to the explicit nude scene involving main actress Cha Joo Young.
On January 16, Korean media SPOTV News raised a controversy about what happened behind the explicit nude scene in “The Queen Who Crowns” Kdrama.
What Happened Behind the Accusations
According to the report, the explicit nude scene featured in Episodes 1 and 2 of “The Queen Who Crowns” Kdrama was never part of the original script.
As we all know, the series features two versions of the scene: a 19+ for TVING and a 15+ for tvN. Apparently, these different versions led to suspicions that the production team deliberately added the explicit content.
Therefore, the public is now criticizing the production team for exploiting the Kdrama actors. They speculated that the production deliberately inserted the explicit nude scene in “The Queen Who Crowns” Kdrama to raise viewers and gain more attention. After all, critics believed that even without the nude scenes, the Kdrama was already good enough.
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And so, speculations circulated that the scenes were only for driving more subscribers to the TVING platform.
The Explicit Nude Scene Was Allegedly NOT in the Original Kdrama Script – Was It Coercion?
As if this controversy was not big enough, more accusations emerged from Korean media outlet Hankyung against the Kdrama.
According to Hankyung, while the original script mentioned a sex scene, there was no detailed description related to this scene. It was only after the production process began that they explained the importance of the sex scene to the actors.
Hence, it resulted in the accusation that the actors were coerced into performing for the sex scene. After all, since the discussion occurred after reviewing the storyboard, they had no choice but to go on with the production process.
Furthermore, reports also revealed that “The Queen Who Crowns” Kdrama performed the explicit nude scene with body doubles, with CGI blending their bodies with the lead actors’ faces. Also, the agencies representing the actors had allegedly requested cautious editing of the scenes before airing. However, this was reportedly rejected by the production team, citing the necessity of the scenes.
Behind “The Queen Who Crowns” Kdrama Controversy
Now, did you know? What really happened behind this explicit nude scene controversy of “The Queen Who Crowns”Kdrama is not exactly like the speculation.
After the allegations widely circulated on the internet and social media, both the director of “The Queen Who Crowns”and the TVING production team responded with immediate clarification and clear explanation.
According to the statements, the production team actually planned for two versions of the drama from the very beginning. A 19+ version will be for the OTT platform TVING and a more general version for tvN. They clearly shared these plans with the actors during casting in detail, including about the explicit scene.
“We decided that the TVING version would be rated 19+ from the planning stage. And we were upfront about this during the casting process.
The actors knew about the explicit scenes beforehand. We also made sure there was no pressure or force involved in filming those parts.”
Kim Sang Ho, Director of “The Queen Who Crowns”.
Similarly, the production team also explained that they had carefully planned to include the explicit nude scene for the TVING version of “The Queen Who Crowns” Kdrama.
“From the planning stage, the drama was differentiated into tvN and OTT versions. The OTT version was explicitly planned for a 19+ rating, and this was openly disclosed during casting. The inclusion of explicit scenes was also communicated transparently.
The level of explicitness was adjusted based on the characteristics of the scenes and characters, with collaboration between the actors, their agencies, and the production team at every stage of production.”
“The Queen Who Crowns” production team.
The Hidden Meaning Behind the Explicit Nude Scene Controversy
Finally, the emerging controversy surrounding the explicit nude scene of “The Queen Who Crowns” Kdrama brings us back to the question: is the public ready for such a daring choice? Was the nudity in the Kdrama truly a representative of artistic content? Or was it simply a way to grab attention?
At the end of the day, what happened to “The Queen Who Crowns” becomes a reminder that some Kdrama viewers might not be ready yet to consume such an explicit nude scene in public broadcasts. Therefore, creators must balance their storytelling approach with what audiences are ready to accept.
While pushing boundaries can spark important conversations, it’s also important to make sure these choices truly add to the story.
But what about you? Do you think the Kdrama had really crossed the line, or did it simply push the boundaries of creativity? Please share your thoughts in the comments.
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Source: SPOTV News, Hankyung, Xports News.
