In China, the movie 'Pamyo' face Hanzi mocked... "Secretly peeking and then nitpicking again"

"Chinese Netizens Start Complaining Again"
"Please Do Not Secretly Watch K-Content"

A Chinese netizen has sparked controversy by posting a mocking comment about the movie 'Pamy?,' which has surpassed 8 million domestic viewers and continues to be a box office hit.

Professor Seokyungdeok from Sungshin Women's University pointed out on his Facebook on the 13th, "Chinese netizens have started to nitpick 'Pamy?' again."

Previously, a Chinese netizen posted on their X (formerly Twitter), "In China, writing on the face is considered an insulting act," adding, "It's really ridiculous that Koreans draw Chinese characters on their faces without really understanding them. In ancient times, only criminals had characters carved on their faces. It's funny to see Koreans praising it as cool without knowing anything."

[Image source=Seokyungdeok, Professor at Sungshin Women's University, Facebook]

The scene pointed out by the Chinese netizen shows actors writing Chinese characters on their faces. This was used as a dramatic device in the film to protect the body from ghosts, but in China, this act was met with mocking reactions. Pamy? has not yet been officially released in China.

Professor Seokyungdeok said, "In recent years, as Korean dramas and movies have gained great attention worldwide, the inferiority complex among Chinese netizens seems to be growing day by day," adding, "Of course, constructive criticism is welcome. But I want to give one piece of advice to Chinese netizens: from now on, you should stop secretly watching K-content."

He continued, "So far, it has become a habit to illegally download popular content like 'The Glory,' 'Squid Game,' and 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' and watch it as 'thieves.' They have freely used actors' portrait rights, produced and sold counterfeit goods as their own profit structure, and above all, they have secretly watched and boldly rated the content," he criticized.

Finally, he emphasized to the Chinese, "Instead of just criticizing K-content, I hope you first learn to 'respect' the cultures of other countries."