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A fantasy-action sageuk that takes place after the establishment of the Joseon dynasty and tells the story of the undead who come back to life after being killed by the royal family. ~~ The series was cancelled after two episodes.
Set during the Joseon dynasty, the series follows Prince Yang-nyeong and his younger brother Prince Choong-nyeong as they confront a horde of zombies and a dark sorcerer seeking to exploit the chaos for their own nefarious purposes. The narrative blends historical fiction with supernatural horror, exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the fight for survival against monstrous forces. The story centers on the struggle to protect the kingdom from a devastating plague and demonic entities.
The series faced immediate and widespread controversy upon its premiere due to historical inaccuracies and the use of Chinese-style props and food, which viewers felt misrepresented Korean history and culture. This led to a significant backlash, resulting in its cancellation after only two episodes.
Widely criticized for historical distortions and cultural insensitivity.
Accusations of incorporating Chinese cultural elements into a Korean historical setting.
Led to a rapid cancellation due to overwhelming public protest.
Google audience: Google reviews are predominantly negative, citing historical inaccuracies and cultural insensitivity as major concerns, leading to widespread calls for the show's removal.
The production company publicly apologized for the historical inaccuracies and insensitivity, and the show was subsequently canceled by SBS and its international distribution was halted.
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I noticed it started and ended without accomplishing anything, it just went over a singular small event that wouldn't even fit a movie format. Then I realized it was a drama that was cancelled. Regardless of the cancellation, I didn't see a...