The release of Netflix Asia’s release Romantics anonymous He is facing an unexpected turbulence as a Japanese actor Oguri ShunThe male protagonist of the film becomes the target of a growing boycott movement in Korea.
The film-a co-production of Korea-Japan-is previewed at the 30th Busan International Film Festival in September before its global release in October 2025. Oguri Shun And Han Hyo-Joo, the romantic drama has been positioned as one of the flagship projects of Netflix Asia for the year. However, filled disputes involving Oguri Shun Now they are threatening to obscure the promotion of the film.
In the past, Oguri Shun It was said that he had inappropriate relationships with the models in exclusive clubs. In 2023, YouTuber Higashtani Yoshikazu Even the naked photos leaked that sang in a bar, unleashing a widespread back in Japan. At the time he was already married to four children.
Although his family has been close to him and continued to work, the resurfacing of these scandals has rekindled anger among the Netizen Koreans, who consider his casting in a Korean project as an attempt to “whiten” his image.
The Netizen Koreans expressed a strong disapproval of the online communities:
- I was shocked that this is a married man with four children. How could his family forgive him?
- I thought it wasn’t that bad when I saw his article yesterday. Now? I’m not watching this movie, gross.
- I worry about Han Hyo-Joo’s reputation. Even his past could ruin his image.
- He has always been known for his festive lifestyle – and in a really bad way.
- “I loved him in Hana Yori DangoEven more than the Korean version, but this is too much. “
- Do not come to Korea to whitewashed your scandals. Repentant in your country.
- Why should Korea welcome someone like this? Stay away.
- Will come to the Busan Film Festival next month? Please do not let this influence Han Hyo-Joo and the reputation of our country.
Once one of the most loved actors in Japan, Oguri Shun It has risen to pan-Asian fame through his role of Hanazawa Rui Hana Yori Dango (Japanese version of the boys on flowers). Many fans considered it the truest incarnation of the manga character, overcoming subsequent adaptations from Korea, China and Thailand.
Now, with Romantics anonymous -A remake of the French film by Jean-Pierre Améris-His career must face a new uncertainty. The film tells the story of two talented chocolatiers suffering from social anxiety disorder, which find comfort and connection in each other.
But as the boycott becomes stronger, questions remain: it will ask Oguri Shun’s Past passed in difficulty one of the most ambitious projects of the year of Netflix Asia?
Sources: Kenh14
