The production team of "Tomorrow" responds to allegations of disrespecting the Kpop sensation BTS.
As the MBC series starring SF9 Rowoon, Kim Hee Sun Lee Soo Hyuk, and Yun Ji On's series head onto its final week, the weekend drama gains criticism for allegedly involving BTS' V and Jungkook.
'Tomorrow' Episode 7 Spark Outrage Among ARMYs
The issue began after "Tomorrow" episode 7 was released on April 22. In one scene, a personnel of Jumadeung was reviewing the list titled "Registry of the Entering Dead," where names of the deceased are recorded.
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Eagle-eyed viewers were quick to notice familiar details which resembled BTS members.
The names include "Kim Tae Hyung," with his birthday listed as "1971.12.30" and "Kim Yoo Rim," whose birth date states "1997.9.1."
Coincidentally, BTS V's real name is Kim Tae Hyung and was born on December 30, 1995. Clearly, the details listed in "Tomorrow" are almost similar to the Kpop member, except the year is different.
Meanwhile, BTS Jungkook's birthday is September 1, 1997. Although it didn't include his real name, viewers claimed that the K-drama included his exact birth details.
With this, ARMYs were furious and called out MBC to delete the scene. Some even demanded an apology from the broadcast network for dragging BTS and disrespecting the group.
'Tomorrow' Responds to Issues of Involving BTS in One of their Episode
Amid the issue surrounding the MBC action fantasy K-drama, the production team behind "Tomorrow" released a statement addressing the controversy.
As obtained by Newsen, a representative set the record straight and explained that it was a coincidence and had no intentions of dragging any member of the Kpop group.
"(The birth dates on the list) are simply a combination of numbers, and there are no other intentions [behind them]."
SF9 Rowoon's K-drama 'Tomorrow' Heads on Its Final Week
The weekend K-drama follows the story of a group of grim reapers.
SF9 Rowoon portrays rookie grim reaper Choi Joon Woong who works under the Risk Management Team leader Go Ryeon, played by Kim Hee Sun, alongside her right hand Im Ryung Goo, portrayed by Yun Ji On.
Their mission is to save people from committing suicide and give them another shot in life.
On the other hand, her rival, Park Joong Gil of the Escort Team, is vocal about how he hates people who choose suicide as an escape in life.
Viewers have been lauding Lee Soo Hyuk for his exceptional portrayal of Park Joong Gil.
Veteran actress Kim Hae Sook is also part of the K-drama and portrays Jumaedung director Emperor Jade.
Despite garnering low viewership ratings in South Korea, global viewers praise "Tomorrow" for its unique storyline that covers social issues like harassment, bullying, and suicide.
As the action-fantasy series reaches its final week, "Tomorrow" episodes 15 and 16 will air on May 20 and 21 via MBC and Netflix.
