Many find the ML problematic.
Koreaboo
45 minutes ago
MBC‘s upcoming mystery romance drama The Perfect Lie is already facing backlash from some international viewers months before its premiere.
According to reports, the drama, starring Yoo Yeon Seok and Seo Hyun Jin, is scheduled to premiere on October 9. The series follows a man and a woman whose seemingly perfect first date spirals into a web of contradictions, secrets, and psychological tension.
The mystery-driven storyline and the reunion of Yoo Yeon Seok and Seo Hyun Jin initially generated excitement among K-Drama fans. However, the casting of Yoo Yeon Seok has also reignited criticism from some international audiences.
Following the drama’s announcement, numerous posts began circulating on X, TikTok, and international forums calling for viewers to boycott the series. Many critics referenced past controversies involving the actor, arguing that they no longer feel comfortable supporting projects starring him.
Like this OLDIE thinks so low of us WOMEN and want us to watch his drama why dotn you ask MEN to watch it
— Diya V (@SiyaV8) June 23, 2026
Some international fans have accused Yoo Yeon Seok of displaying misogynistic attitudes, leading to renewed debate whenever his upcoming projects are announced.
misogynistic incel, no woman should give him clout https://t.co/ak5lnkkDSf
— gigi⟢ (@dollyoons_) June 23, 2026
yoo yeonseok
he said in an interview that women who don’t cover themselves or who don’t wear modest clothes are basically asking for men’s attention. plus he was shaming his costar for her choice of clothes pic.twitter.com/VSH6pjY1Vx https://t.co/BSurTuFnpr
— ness (@armandswhre) June 20, 2026
Some could not even stomach his past shows.
found my ppl. can’t bring myself to watch phantom lawyer since he’s one of the leads https://t.co/aGwVdIY8Uw
— rei (@itsgoindawn) June 24, 2026
Others argued that the backlash is overblown.
Who are “we” here? And don’t bother,his drama is doing well without you watching it, you are not that important lol https://t.co/eYJ1NWlFZX
— 🐦 (@labibatara123) June 23, 2026
The Perfect Lie centers on two people whose memories of a pivotal shared event are completely different. Both insist that their version of events is the truth, leading to an intense battle as they attempt to uncover what really happened.