‘Little Women’ Slammed For Historical Distortion— Will Drama Halt Finale Broadcast?

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tvN's thriller drama "Little Women" received critical acclaim from fans all over the world for its gripping and thought-evoking storyline, brought to life by actors Kim Go Eun, Nam Ji Hyun, Wi Ha Joon and more.

However, some international viewers are not impressed with its narrative and here's why!

'Little Women' Under Fire for Historical Distortion

Kim Go Eun's "Little Women" has proven its popularity as one of the best K-Dramas this year, dominating the global entertainment scene.

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‘Little Women’ Slammed For Historical Distortion— Will Drama Halt Finale Broadcast?

The drama follows the story of three poverty-stricken sisters whose lives drastically change after getting involved with the most powerful family in South Korea.

Although it hooked many viewers, even enjoying its blockbuster reign, some international viewers were not impressed with the work, especially the Vietnam administration.

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‘Little Women’ Slammed For Historical Distortion— Will Drama Halt Finale Broadcast?

The foreign affairs department of Vietnam expressed their distaste for the work as it allegedly distorted the history of the Vietnam War.

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During the premiere of episodes 3 and 8, Vietnam filed a petition to pull out the drama from its broadcast on Netflix, a huge platform serving over 100 countries online.

Vietnam also claimed that "Little Women" has tainted the reputation of the country, aside from its alleged historical distortion.

The administration is still waiting for the response of the production unit, especially now that "Little Women" is about to conclude its broadcast.

As for Netflix, the legal team of the online streaming platform has not responded to the request of the Vietnam administration.

What To Expect From 'Little Women' Finale

"Little Women" brought thrill, suspense and comedy in one, decorating the small screen for five long weeks now!

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‘Little Women’ Slammed For Historical Distortion— Will Drama Halt Finale Broadcast?

Kim Go Eun's drama is now finally in its final week. As it nears its conclusion, the drama is set to deliver a heavy and gloomy atmosphere as deep buried secrets begin to unfold one by one.

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In addition to that, life-changing truths are about to be unraveled. While "Little Women" is predicted to end on a bittersweet note, viewers are still expecting for all their questions to be answered.

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‘Little Women’ Slammed For Historical Distortion— Will Drama Halt Finale Broadcast?

Catch the new episodes of "Little Women" filled with betrayal and deceit this Saturday and Sunday at 9:10 p.m. KST on tvN and Netflix!

Are you excited for the "Little Women" finale? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

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Written by Elijah Mully.

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