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KBS drama faces criticism over character’s sexual harassment threat
A scene in KBS2 drama You and Another Love has prompted criticism from viewers in South Korea.
In the episode broadcast on October 18, lawyer Han Tae-seung argues with a colleague who insults him, and he moves toward the man.
His friend Lee Mi-do steps in and threatens to sexually harass and undress the colleague if he does not leave.
Viewers criticized the scene for using sexual violence as a threat, and some questioned how it passed review at public broadcaster KBS.
Others said Mi-do’s words were an extreme attempt to stop the colleague’s aggression, not an endorsement of sexual harassment.
The debate has focused on whether the threat was appropriate, but the coverage does not report any response or next step from KBS or the drama’s producers.
A scene in KBS2 drama “You, Not Another Love” drew criticism after a female character threatened to sexually harass and strip a male character.
The scene aired on October 18 in episode 10, as the character intervened in a confrontation between two lawyers.
Viewers criticized the use of sexual harassment and forced undressing as threats, including in a drama broadcast by public broadcaster KBS.
Some viewers said the threat was an extreme attempt to stop the other character’s aggressive behavior, not an endorsement of sexual harassment.
The episode recorded a 1.8% nationwide household rating, according to Nielsen Korea, a series low.
- Who
- The KBS2 drama “You, Not Another Love,” featuring characters played by Ahn Eun-jin and Lee Ju-an.
- What
- A character threatened to sexually harass and strip a man, prompting criticism from viewers.
- When
- The scene aired on October 18, 2026.
- Where
- On KBS2 in South Korea.
- Why
- The character was trying to stop a confrontation between a lawyer and his colleague. Some viewers considered the threat inappropriate; others viewed it as an extreme response to aggression.
Viewers criticizing the scene
Viewers defending the scene as a dramatic response
Aspect
Viewers criticizing the scene
Viewers criticizing the scene's view
Viewers defending the scene as a dramatic response
Viewers defending the scene's view
Use of sexual harassment
Viewers criticizing the scene
Sexual harassment and forced undressing should not be used as threats, regardless of the speaker’s gender.
Viewers defending the scene as a dramatic response
The character was using an extreme warning to stop the other character’s aggressive behavior, not to justify actual sexual harassment.
Drama’s message
Viewers criticizing the scene
Some viewers said the scene was inappropriate and questioned how it passed review by the production team and broadcaster.
Viewers defending the scene as a dramatic response
A character’s dialogue should not automatically be taken as the message of the entire drama.
Episode 10 of “You, Not Another Love” aired, including the scene in which a character threatened to sexually harass and strip a man.
News reports described online criticism and debate over the scene.
- Broadcaster
- KBS2
- Drama
- You, Not Another Love
- Episode
- 10
- Scene aired
- October 18, 2026
- Nationwide household rating
- 1.8% for episode 10, according to Nielsen Korea
- Characters
- Imido, played by Ahn Eun-jin; Han Taeseung, played by Lee Ju-an
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What people are saying
I will sexually harass you in one minute. If you don’t get out right now, I’ll take your pants off no matter what and humiliate you.
I can’t believe a line threatening to sexually harass someone made it on air without anyone on the production team or at the broadcaster raising an issue or reviewing it.
Sexual harassment is a crime, regardless of gender.