The Netflix drama "All of Us Are Dead" which was expected by many fans even before its release based on a webtoon of the same name, was finally unveiled on January 28th.

As soon as it was released, "All of Us Are Dead" is receiving a warm response. But as much as the topic is, there is also criticism. The scene depicting sexual violence against a female student in the play was embroiled in a controversy over sensationalism and violence.

This scene appears in episode 1. It is a scene where two boys grab a girl and take her clothes off. A group of male students even had a chubby male student take pictures of the female students in the process.

The main character, Lee Soo Hyuk (Romon), tries to save the victim after restraining the two boys, but the girl refuses to help.

There was even a line that threatened the perpetrator's student, "You look sexy. Your mom and I are friends (Facebook friend), and do you want me to send this to your mom?" The girl voluntarily took off her clothes.

There were mixed reactions among viewers about this scene. Along with the opinion that it is necessary to respect creative freedom, criticism was raised that showing criminal methods and cruelty as it is is not different from pornography.

There were also many viewers who criticized the sexual objectification of minors.

Viewers who criticize them are responding, saying, "I don't know why they added such scene."

"All of Us Are Dead" is a Netflix series that was released simultaneously in 190 countries on January 28th. 

Director Lee Jae Gyu, who previously appeared in the dramas 'Damo' and 'Beethoven Virus', will direct, and writer Cheon Seong Il, who participated in the drama 'Chuno' and the movie '7th Grade Civil Servant', took charge of the script.

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NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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