Korea: ‘Squid Game 2’ sparks outrage over casting convicted sex offender

Source: jang.com.pk 11/3/24

The most awaited trailer of Netflix’s Squid Game 2 has unveiled on November 1, which featured some old and new characters, trying to navigate the chaotic and lethal game.

Although, the trailer fueled exciting among fans, it also sparked outrage due to the inclusion of veteran actor Song Young-chang, who was convicted of underage prostitution in 2000.

Many major Korean broadcast channels banned him but Song continued to work in the entertainment industry, appearing in various K-Dramas and movies in supporting roles

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They’re too easily offended. What a bunch of snowflakes.

His nearly 25 year old conviction, should prevent him from working today? He should be forever barred from his profession, as ongoing punishment for what he did a couple decades ago?

It would appear that only eternal banishment will spare this man having his past thrown in his face, by a public that demands he be denied the opportunity to make a living. In the real world, this would matter, as it clearly shows the vindictive nature of people towards those who have been convicted of an sexually related crime. However, in the Fantasy World of the Registry, where nothing matters, because nothing has to be real, and anything inconvenient to the agenda can be ignored, it will not.

should everyone cry about people casting thieves or actual violent criminals

If I don’t like the personal beliefs or activism of a particular actor, I just don’t watch their content, simple as that. I don’t publicly whine about it and try to ruin that actor’s life. People who like cancel culture better be prepared to get a taste of being canceled themselves one day. Hatred gives birth to more hatred, never the opposite.

Is this a joke? The age of consent is like 16 in South Korea. But since he paid for it, that makes him a [derogatory label]? What if he didn’t pay for it? Would these people still be looking down on him because he hooked up with a 16 year old girl 24 years ago? And remember, he was in his early 30s back then. But the only thing these old Karens see is a 50 something year old man today, and a 16 year old ‘victim’ frozen in time. Regardless that the woman most likely hit 40 this year.