‘Bora! Deborah’ Releases Public Apology Following Controversial Line in Drama
Yoo In Na and Yoon Hyun Min's ongoing drama released a public apology after an episode went viral for an inappropriate line used in the series.
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'Bora! Deborah' Addresses Shortcomings Regarding Controversial Line in Drama
ENA Channel's rom-com drama "Bora! Deborah" created a buzz online due to the insensitivity topic featured in one of its episodes.
Following the backlash, the production team released an official statement on May 17 to address the controversy.
"We sincerely apologized for any inconvenience caused by a specific line mentioned in 'Bora! Deborah' episode 9. It should have been mentioned with an accurate view of historical facts, but we failed to consider it carefully and meticulously."
‘Bora! Deborah’ Releases Public Apology Following Controversial Line in Drama
The team added:
"We never intended to consume historical tragedies lightly. Once again, we sincerely apologize. We will be more careful in production in the future."
The production apologized for comparing the importance of someone else's appearance management to the survival of the Auschwitz concentration camp.
Auschwitz Concentration Camp Compared to Appearance Management
To recall, in "Bora! Deborah" episode 9, which aired on May 10, Yoo In Na's character, Deborah, mentioned the Auschwitz concentration camp while highlighting the importance of self-care.
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‘Bora! Deborah’ Releases Public Apology Following Controversial Line in Drama
The controversial line used was:
"In the Auschwitz concentration camp, where people were living in deplorable conditions, some managed to take half a cup of water and used the remaining portion to clean their faces. Those people even used a piece of glass and the back of a tray as a mirror. And helped them survive. As a single person, taking care of your appearance and dressing up is a matter of survival."
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After the episode was released, international viewers completely were left baffled and angered. They blame the production for their insensitive analogy.
A week after, "Bora! Deborah's" team addressed the issue and humbly apologized for their shortcomings.
Where to Watch 'Bora! Deborah'
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: 'Bora! Deborah' Episode 11: Yoo In Na & Yoon Hyun Min Start To Show True Feelings To Each Other
"Bora! Deborah" features the story of a successful influencer and dating coach, Deborah. When her love life is about to come full circle, she crosses paths with the publishing planner, Lee Soo Hyuk, who has a complicated love life.
Catch Yoo In Na and Yoon Hyun Min in "Bora! Deborah" every Wednesday and Thursday on ENA Channel at 9 p.m. (KST).
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