MBC's new drama "Joseon Attorney" starring Woo Do Hwan is getting negative feedback from the public after it took a swipe at Lee Je Hoon's drama "Taxi Driver 2."
While each series deliver a different genre, the viewers think that the rivalry between the two networks is getting out of hand.
Rivalry Between Two Networks Sparks Criticism in Woo Do Hwan's 'Joseon Attorney'
However, ahead of the MBC's drama premiere, netizen's noticed a dig at "Taxi Driver" after the official poster of "Joseon Attorney" contain a message that read "Take an illegal taxi ride for revenge? We will seek revenge legally."
With this, some think that this is a subtle attack on Lee Je Hoon's drama.
According to a media outlet, other viewers see this as "very inappropriate" since MBC included the terms "illegal," "taxi" and "revenge" which are the common keywords that would pertain to the hit SBS series.
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Meanwhile, some expressed their disappointment for allegedly bashing the crime thriller drama with others threatened to boycott the newly released historical K-drama.
On the other hand, viewers were also curious about the possible storyline and turning point of "Joseon Attorney" and were also looking forward if it will have the same plot as "Taxi Driver 2."
While Woo Do Hwan's drama has recently just premiered, the Lee Je Hoon-led series is in its second half.
Airing on March 31, "Taxi Driver 2" episode 11 is broadcast every Friday and Saturday.
Interestingly, it will be replaced by another highly anticipated series "Dr. Romantic 3" which stars Han Suk Kyu, Lee Sung Kyung, and Ah Hyo Seop.
