Amid the box office success of Choi Woo Shik and Son Seok Koo's noir drama "A Killer Paradox" is a brand new string of controversy.

The work is yet again criticized for its premise which didn't sit right with Korean netizens. Read on to know more.

'A Killer Paradox' Criticized For 'Glorifying' Murder

After gaining massive recognition both domestically and internationally, the eight-episode noir drama "A Killer Paradox" sparked concerns among Korean netizens.

Starring Choi Woo Shik and Son Seok Koo, the webtoon-based show follows the chase between a dedicated detective and an ordinary boy who accidentally takes down a high profile serial killer.

It was released earlier this February on Netflix, and was well-received by the public. It even garnered more than 3 million viewing hours in just three days, taking the top spot in the global charts.

It also made it to the Top 10 rankings in more than 20 countries including South Korea, Singapore, the Philippines, Bolivia, Qatar and more, proving its huge success.

Amid the celebration, concerns were raised regarding the "glorification of murder" as the protagonist Lee Tang, played by Choi Woo Shik, takes personal pleasure in taking down criminals.

"A Killer Paradox" was also called out for broadcasting explicit adult content like the "revenge porn" segment in the pilot episode. Netizens questioned the necessity of the scenes.

Many believed that these were only used for sensationalism without considering the trajectory of the plot. In response to these concerns, the "A Killer Paradox" director held a brief interview.

Lee Chang Hee Addresses 'A Killer Paradox' Concerns

On February 19, Lee Chang Hee, the director of Netflix's "A Killer Paradox," sat down with JTBC News on behalf of the production team of the show.

The director addressed the concerns surrounding his new work. According to him, the said "unnecessary" scenes were actually essential to the plot.

"While such actions are deemed unacceptable, it provided catharsis to many viewers," Lee Chang Hee said. "It also conveyed moral lessons that illustrated the character's actions and consequences."

The director defended that the "sensationalism of violence" was used to evoke thoughts as well as maintain narrative coherence and realism to achieve authenticity.

Lee Chang Hee concluded that he's confident in his work, and that it was made for people who dislike violence but enjoy well-curated crime dramas.

All episodes of "A Killer Paradox" are available for worldwide streaming on Netflix. ICYMI, watch the teaser below:

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Written by Elijah Mully.