Following its latest episode, the Netflix K-drama When The Stars Gossip is in hot water due to a sex scene so controversial that fans are calling it "the worst in K-Drama history."

In Episode 8, lead stars Lee Min Ho and Gong Hyo Jin's characters are trapped inside a space station trying to survive in the extreme cold.

To keep each other warm, the two strip naked and cuddle —leading to an intimate moment set against BTS Jin's soundtrack "Close To You."

However, the execution of the scene has sparked outrage among fans.

Social media blew up with criticism after the episode was aired. Korean netizens poured in comments on the online community forum Theqoo, expressing their shock over the production values and disappointment over the lead pair's lack of chemistry.

One viewer was frustrated by the extra variation, saying: "What the hell is this? I wonder if they used all of KRW 50.0 billion (approximately USD 35 million) on casting? The scriptwriter and director took some heat as others expressed the same sentiments.

Many are critical of the low quality of the story and direction compared to the vast budget spent on the drama.

"This show just gets worse with every episode," one viewer lamented, while another pointed out, "Well the leads have zero chemistry; this directing is so third-rate C-Drama-esque."

Here's what other K-netz are saying:

When The Stars Gossip has suffered from declining viewership ratings since it first premiered and continues to do so in the wake of negative responses to new episodes.

With the latest scene, it's hard to say how the show will bounce back under added scrutiny.

With fans taking to social media more than ever to express their displeasure, the question remains whether the show can get back on track.