Controversy over Stephen Chow's new film allegedly insulting South Korean women's soccer..Seo Kyung-deok: "Is Korea the king of fouls?" [Star Issue]

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Criticism has emerged that the movie 'Kung Fu Soccer' (), directed by Chinese actor and director Stephen Chow, contains scenes that appear to demean the South Korean women's soccer team.

Seo Kyung-deok of Shinshin Women's University pointed this out on his SNS on the 16th, explaining, "'Kung Fu Soccer' is a sequel to 'Shaolin Soccer' (2001), and numerous scenes in both the trailer and the full film mock or negatively portray the South Korean women's soccer team, sparking controversy."

He further noted that the film features an 'Ewha Women's Soccer Team' reminiscent of Korea's Ewha Womans University, depicts them playing "foul soccer" using all sorts of cowardly tactics, and portrays players wearing contact lenses while focusing on makeup.

He added, "Even if it claims to embrace B-grade sensibility, inserting awkward Korean dialogue also provokes laughter."

Seo also referenced the film 'Fly, Light on the Ice,' which was released during the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, stating, "It sparked major controversy by portraying South Korean athletes as 'the kings of fouls.'"

He emphasized, "Even if it is a fictional movie, continuously insulting the South Korean sports industry with themes like short track and soccer is truly wrong. Before the overseas release of 'Kung Fu Soccer' this August, any problematic parts must be corrected, and no further inappropriate metaphors should be used that could harm neighboring countries."

Meanwhile, 'Kung Fu Soccer' was released on the 11th (local time) and surpassed a cumulative box office total of 800 million yuan (approximately 170 billion won) within four days.

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