‘Insider’ Production Shrugs Off Controversy + Unveils New Poster Featuring Kang Ha Neul
Kang Ha Neul's comeback drama "Insider" was caught up in a controversy after ridiculing monks and the Buddhist community. Here's how the production unit responded!
'Insider' Unbothered By Recent Buddhism Controversy
The recently premiered drama "Insider" marks Kang Ha Neul's return to the small screen. However, it also instantaneously received flak.
Kang Ha Neul
"Insider" follows the story of a judicial trainee who fell into an abyss during an undercover investigation to take down corrupt politicians and power-hungry figures.
The pilot episode of the drama, which aired on June 8, catches the attention of The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, which demands to scrap the drama and stop it from airing.
"Insider" Stills
This was because some scenes from the episode blatantly ridiculed and insulted Buddhism, where Kim Yo Han (Kang Ha Neul) dresses up as a monk as an undercover and gambles inside a "gambling place" which was a Buddhist temple.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: 'Insider' To Cancel Broadcast? Kang Ha Neul's Comeback Drama Draws Controversy
Up until this writing, JTBC's "Insider" production unit hasn't released any statement nor apology to appease the offended party.
"Insider" Stills
Instead, the drama released a new poster featuring Kang Ha Neul to amp fans and viewers.
Kang Ha Neul's 'Insider' Unveils New Exciting Poster Amid Issue
On Tuesday, June 14, JTBC's Wednesday and Thursday drama "Insider" released a new drama poster of Kang Ha Neul.
The newly published poster highlights Kim Yo Han's (Kang Ha Neul) precarious attitude as he sits across a game board, a huge metaphor of his life's biggest gamble.
He sports a dead poker face that elicits anger. Kim Yo Han's eyes burn with determination to take down the filthy, corrupt culprits.
Kang Ha Neul in "Insider"
In addition to that, Kim Yo Han's aura exudes immense passion which drives him to the end of the investigation.
YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE THIS: 'Insider' Releases New Teaser Featuring Kang Ha Neul's Life-Changing Mission
"Insider" amplifies viewers' expectations and anticipation as the lead character fights injustice. Attention is focused on how Kim Yo Han finds his way to victory even after losing himself into the abyss.
The production unit of the drama reminds viewers to pay extra attention as the drama gets more intense in the next episodes.
"Insider" airs every Wednesday and Thursday at 10:30 p.m. KST on JTBC!
YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: Kang Ha Neul, Seohyun Reunite in Upcoming Melodrama 'Curtain Call'
What do you think of Kang Ha Neul's "Insider"? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
For more KDrama, KMovie and celebrity updates, keeps your tabs open at KDramaStars!
KDramaStars owns this article.
Written by Elijah Mully.
