h y u

Your series demonstrates a profound lack of respect toward Iraq and Middle Eastern countries, while at the same time glorifying Western nations despite their own dark and violent histories. It is deeply unacceptable that you would use a criminal war, one in which countless innocent lives were lost and many endured unspeakable suffering, as a plot device to entertain an audience. Such an approach not only reveals disturbing insensitivity but also reflects a serious lack of education and awareness from the scriptwriter, director, and actors involved. Every member of the team should be held accountable for this behavior. Iraq is not a nameless backdrop for entertainment. It is a country with one of the oldest civilizations in the world, the birthplace of writing, law, and some of humanity’s earliest cities. The Middle East has contributed immeasurably to science, mathematics, literature, philosophy, and art. Yet time and again, our history and culture are overshadowed or dismissed in global media, reduced instead to images of war, conflict, and despair. When your industry chooses to exploit the tragedies inflicted on our people for dramatic effect, it is not just disrespectful, it erases our cultural achievements and identity. The war against Iraq was not a work of fiction, it was a devastating reality that destroyed lives, uprooted families, and left scars that remain to this day. By trivializing such suffering and presenting it as a backdrop for entertainment, your production not only insults the memory of the victims but also perpetuates harmful stereotypes about Iraq and the wider Middle East. A massacre, the displacement of millions, and the trauma of generations are not subjects to be joked about, dramatized without sensitivity, or used as an anecdote to elevate someone else’s story. We respect the histories and tragedies of other nations, and yet our own history is continuously disregarded, distorted, or exploited. This double standard is disheartening and unacceptable. The Korean film industry was once admired for its ability to tell powerful stories rooted in truth, humanity, and cultural pride, but it is now increasingly resorting to narratives that demean other nations and trivialize their suffering. This has gone too far, crossing a line that no form of artistic expression can justify. By turning our pain into your entertainment, you silence the voices of victims, erase the dignity of those who suffered, and strip away the complexity of Iraq’s history. This is not only a betrayal of ethical responsibility but also an affront to human decency and cultural respect. A formal and public apology is not just requested, it is required. Until your industry acknowledges the harm it has caused and takes active steps to correct its course, the damage to cultural trust and respect will only deepen. Enough is enough.