In a recent episode of the popular South Korean drama series “Crash Landing on You,” a character made a statement that has sparked controversy and outrage in China. The line in question was, “Why does China prefer war?”
The episode aired on [date] and quickly caught the attention of Chinese netizens, who took to social media platforms to express their anger over the perceived negative portrayal of China. Many viewers criticized the show for spreading misinformation and promoting anti-China sentiments.
Chinese internet users are calling for an apology from the production team of the drama, as well as demanding that the offensive line be removed from future broadcasts and streaming platforms.
The South Korean network behind the drama series has not yet issued a formal response to the backlash. It remains to be seen how they will address the situation and whether any changes will be made to future episodes.
The incident highlights the sensitivity of cross-border relations and the potential impact of media content on international perceptions. It also underscores the power of popular culture in shaping public opinion and the need for sensitivity when addressing geopolitical issues in entertainment media.
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1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “‘Why does China prefer war?’ The K-drama line that infuriated the Chinese internet”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.