Han Ji Min’s Drama ‘Behind Your Touch’ Criticized Ahead of Debut — What Happened?
Han Ji Min's comeback K-drama "Behind Your Touch" is garnering negative feedback ahead of its debut.
Keep on reading to know what happened.
Han Ji Min & 'Behind Your Touch' Receive Hate Ahead of Release
JTBC's soon-to-release series "Behind Your Touch" is about to premiere this August 12 on the weekend primetime, which will occupy the previous time slots of "King the Land." However, before its much-awaited release, the drama is receiving criticism from the public.
"Behind Your Touch" is a fantasy-romance series that follows the story of an elite detective teaming up with a psychic veterinarian to solve a mystery involving a serial killer. As part of its promotions, the network thrilled viewers by dropping stills, teasers, and spoilers of the series.
Unexpectedly, after releasing the trailer, it immediately hit with backlash because of its premise.
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In the drama's trailer, Han Ji Min plays the role of Bong Ye Bun, a veterinarian who has a psychic power but only is obtainable when she touches people's butt.
Aside from the trailer, the poster that features Han Ji Min where she's displaying her hands and a caption of "My hands are innocent," comes under fire.
According to a source, the mentioned concern is particularly problematic as the series seems to make light of sexual harassment.
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In an online forum, K-netz shared confusion and disappointments over the upcoming drama as well as why Han Ji Min would choose to headline it, especially as she is a revered top actress.
How People React To Han Ji Min, New K-Drama
- "Han Ji Min, unnie, your filmography was so good. Why did you choose something like this?"
- "Sexual Harassment is wrong even if a woman commits it. My gosh, Han Ji Min, why?"
- "I hate this."
- "Why did it have to be the butt? Shoulders, hands? There are so many other places."
- "If it was their shoulder, I would understand."
- "This drama is not funny."
- "Did the writer and director not know this is sexual harassment?"
Han Ji Min is marking her screen comeback with "Behind Your Touch." It will be her next drama following "Yonder."
She had appeared in some of the hit K-dramas such as "The Light In Your Eyes," "Our Blues," "Familiar Wife," and is in the process of maintaining her status as one of the most in-demand actresses in South Korea.
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