While K-pop hunters Tops Global Chart from Netflix, a wave of criticism from Chinese netizen is arousing new disputes.
The animated film, which blends Corean pop culture with fantasy, has become a global feeling from its release. However, some Chinese spectators have passed to social media, accusing the film of cultural appropriationsupporting him “stolen from the Chinese legacy”.
According to the media in Chinese language such as Sohes newsA number of Netizen claimed that the show presents “China” elements, such as traditional clothing, palace architecture, traditional and even reasons Herb -based medicine References. A user said, “Korea is not even trying to hide their cultural plagiarism? This is clearly Chinese.”
Another pointed fingers a Sonywho co -produced the film, saying that they were accomplices in helping the Koreans to “steal” Chinese culture.
Comments like “Too many cultural thieves”, “All traditional knots are clearly Chinese”AND “This is a disgusting cultural theft” Placed social media, despite the film was presented as distinctly Korean. Some even criticized the quality and plot of animation, calling it “Cheap and boring basket” and deride the aspect of the male character.
However, not all the feedback was negative. Some spectators praised the film like “A rare animated gem”with others who say “The sisters are fantastic and the music is fantastic” AND “While the story is simple, the soundtrack is engaging.”
It is interesting to note, Netflix is ​​not officially available in ChinaWhich means that most of these spectators probably accessed the film illegally. This adds another level to irony, since many of the hardest critics were not looking through authorized platforms.
Despite the recourse, K-pop hunters He is flourishing. According to the streaming analysis site FlixpatrolThe classified film #1 globally on June 22nd with a score of spectators of 771well before second place Hay (609).
He currently holds the first place 26 countriesincluding Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia and Japan and have done the top 10 in 93 countries Overall.
The animated function follows Rumi, Mi-Ra and ZoeyThree K-pop superstars that secretly fight evil outside the stage, merging vibrant performances with a supernatural touch, an ambitious mix that resonates with the public all over the world, despite cultural criticisms.
