‘The Escape of the Seven’ Controversy: Viewers Want SBS to Cancel the Show for ‘Outrageous and Delusional’ Plot
"The Escape of the Seven" continues to make headlines after being called out by viewers for its problematic plot.
After receiving criticism and complaints for excessive violence and provocative content, viewers want SBS to cancel the show.
From disappointed viewers to dwindling ratings, it's not looking good for "The Escape of the Seven" as the show remains in the middle of a controversy.
What Started 'The Escape of the Seven' Controversy?
From the creators of "The Penthouse: War in Life" by director Joo Dong Min and screenwriter Kim Soon Ok, the show depicts the story of revenge against the people who made Bang Da Mi's life missable.
Among these are her biological mother, Geum Ra Hee, played by Hwang Jung Eun, and the queen bee and high school bully, Han Mo Ne, portrayed by Lee Yoo Bi.
While the K-drama shows similarities to the 2020 hit series, "The Escape of the Seven" attracted attention with its unconventional subject matter during the pilot episode.
From bullying, excessive violence, abusive parents, inappropriate relationships involving minors, and corrupt teachers, these are the complaints that the viewers raised against the SBS weekend K-drama.
Viewers Call to Abolish 'The Escape of the Seven'
In a report cited by a media outlet, the 17-episode K-drama is getting mixed reactions from viewers, as some call out the drama for showing too much violence while others want the drama to be abolished.
As mentioned by the news portal, viewers' bulletin boards include sentiments from the public regarding their objections to the show's premise.
Other than this, some wanted SBS to apologize and screenwriter Kim Soon Ok to resign.
- "It's disgusting. I wish something like this hadn't been aired."
- "A minor gives birth to a child at school and then buries it? The drama is too far-fetched."
- "The content seems to be going to hell."
- "A drama that makes you mentally ill when you watch it."
- "Bribery these days."
- "Where are the teachers who eat, hit, and discriminate? Apologize"
- "Just abolish it."
- "We demand an official apology from SBS and writer Kim Soon Ok's departure."
Based on the show's recent episode, "The Escape of the Seven" episode 8 has failed to capture the viewers' attention despite the amazing cast lineup, garnering an average nationwide rating of 6.5 percent.
"The Escape of the Seven" is headlined by Uhm Ki Joon as the revenge-driven father, who disguised himself as Matthew Lee, the owner of the leading mobile app in South Korea.
Joining him are Lee Yoo Bi and Hwang Jung Eun; the cast also includes Lee Joon, Jo Jae Yoon, Yoon Tae Young, veteran actor Lee Deok Hwa, and "The Penthouse" actors Yoon Jong Hoon and Shin Eun Kyung.
Airing every Friday and Saturday, viewers get to see new episodes via SBS, Viki, Prime Video, Wavve, and Kocowa.
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Written by Geca Wills
