According to Korean netizens, ‘Snowdrop’ is the worst drama of 2021.

2021 saw the release of many great K-dramas, but there were also dramas that ended up getting negative reviews.

The viewers obviously have personal and subjective preferences, but there are a few dramas that were involved in serious controversy and faced backlash from the majority of the Korean public. 

Recently, a netizen posted on Theqoo and pointed out Snowdrop as the worst drama of 2021. In the comments, many other Korean netizens agree with OP, claiming that Snowdrop should have not been broadcast because of its historical distortion. 

It is known that at the time of its release, “Snowdrop” was strongly criticized. A petition with more than 300,000 signatures was sent to the Blue House asking to ban this product for allegedly distorting history. Contrary to public expectations, the producer decided to air 3 episodes a week instead of 2 as planned, and at the same time ensured the drama’s content would have no negative elements.  On the other hand, Jisoo‘s acting ability also creates a negative effect as she lacks basic skills.

Netizens comments: 

Seriouslyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Snowdrop is the worst drama that shouldn’t have been aired
It will still be the worst in 100 years
Just looking at the poster makes me go crazy
Only 2021? Even if 100 years have passed, it will still be the worst drama ever
I hate that cast
The worst of the 21st century..
I can’t believe this drama is still airing, they are so shameless
Not only in 2021, but in drama historyㅋㅋㅋ
It’s just the worst in Korean drama history

However, some others still defend Snowdrop:

Only 5 episodes have been aired and there are 11 more. It’s clear that netizens hate this product.
This drama is so good, I’m looking forward to it.
Jisoo’s acting skills are quite good considering she is just a rookie. There are a ton of bad actors, who’ve been in the industry for years, out there.  Why be so strict with a rookie actor?

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Choi Si Hoon, known from Single’s Inferno and newlywed husband of singer Ailee, is facing backlash after being linked to a controversy from Wavve’s queer reality show ToGetHer.

Fans discovered that Choi is allegedly the CEO of the influencer agency representing Ri Won, a cast member now at the center of a growing scandal.

The situation started when castmate Han Gyeol spoke up, claiming Ri Won once suggested an overseas trip that felt more like a shady meeting than a casual hangout.

“I thought it was a fun vacation invite at first,” Han Gyeol said, “but when they started talking about meals and date-like things, I realized something was wrong. It felt like an inappropriate setup.”
Han Gyeol added, “Using someone’s sexuality as a shield for suspicious actions is not okay in this industry.”

Ri Won responded by saying it was all a misunderstanding and that the trip was mentioned casually during a conversation about food. “We joked about going to that country after talking about food,” Ri Won said.

However, things got more intense when Ri Won admitted to having a past as a 'beotbang' (adult streaming) BJ. “I know I’m not trustworthy right now, and I appeared on TV while hiding my past. That’s why I shared some proof—I was desperate,” Ri Won explained.

Ri Won also shared a blurred message from another cast member that accused them of fake dating and lying about knowing someone from Billboard. “You said you’d introduce me to a Billboard contact. Then give me their name and title,” the message read. “You just keep switching your targets.”

Ri Won replied, “He’s the team leader at Billboard Korea and also my influencer agency CEO.”
This comment led online users to dig deeper—and some claimed the CEO Ri Won mentioned is none other than Choi Si Hoon, Ailee’s husband.

Currently on his honeymoon with Ailee, Choi is now getting unwanted attention. Some netizens brought up his alleged past as an adult BJ and now, his possible involvement in this controversy.

On Ailee’s Instagram post from April 30, one fan wrote, “Unnie, sorry to bother you during your honeymoon, but please search Choi Si Hoon’s name. A female BJ said she’s signed to his company, and he supposedly arranged a meeting for her with a just-turned 19-year-old girl.”

As the issue grew, Ri Won spoke out again on May 1 to calm things down. “The person I mentioned in the messages was just someone who gave me advice,” Ri Won clarified. “He’s not my agency CEO, like some people assumed. I thought he could help with music, but he never made any business offer.”

Ri Won ended by saying, “I’m sorry for causing any confusion and discomfort to others with my personal remarks.”

So far, Choi Si Hoon and Ailee have not made public statements about the situation.

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