Following an error in Netflix's period K-Drama 'Bon Appétit, Your Majesty,' which went viral on the internet, the production crew has answered the backlash.
The Korean and international audiences noticed the mistake, which was in the way Hanja to spell out Tae Pyeong Seong Dae was being used inappropriately.
The makers admitted the error and vowed to correct it in a statement made on Monday.
"In the first episode, there was an error in the way Taepyeongseongdae was written in Chinese characters.
The staff has confirmed the problem and is now working to fix it. Once the revisions are completed, they will be reflected in reruns and on-demand services.
We will be more careful during production and review processes to ensure such errors do not happen again. We apologize for the confusion.".
— Bon Appétit Your Majesty Team
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On social media, the error caused outrage. Viewers ridiculed the failure, asking how it had made it through multiple review processes to be aired.
Certain fans downplayed the mistake by joking about the editing crew of the show. Others expressed concerns that, due to Netflix's international viewership base, the mistake could tarnish the production's reputation in front of world audiences.
Errors in historical dramas have been criticized more harshly, according to industry commentators, because attention to detail is seen as an essential component of authenticity.
The primary focus after the apology is the speed at which the corrections will be made on streaming services and in future broadcasts.
To prevent such issues, the production team has also assured viewers that fresh quality checks will be in place.
The popularity of the show is still rising in spite of the controversy. Bon Appétit Your Majesty has set records since its premiere, drawing large audiences for its first episode.
Right now, the drama is one of the most popular Netflix series in the US and the UK.
As highly popular as it is now, both critics and supporters will be closely watching the show to determine if it can weather this scandal and maintain its momentum.
