Overview

• Episode 4 drew sharp reactions after Jun Ji-hyun’s character asked, “Why does China favour war?” on mainland social platforms.
• Viewers also alleged a scene shot in Hong Kong, visible through traditional-character signage, was depicted as Dalian with a rundown look.
• Calls for a boycott have grown, with reports that Piaget removed ads featuring the actress from Chinese shopping platforms and Louis Vuitton posts drew negative comments.
• Additional grievances cited by netizens included imagery resembling a red carpet with yellow stars, portrayals of Chinese villains, and a disputed reading of a Li Bai poem.
• Producers and Jun Ji-hyun had not issued an official response as of the latest reports; the Disney+ series premiered on September 10.