Korean entertainment companies wary of Chinese money after 'Joseon Exorcist' fiasco


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Historical K-drama 'Joseon Exorcist' was cancelled after just two episodes. Photo: SBS

The Korean entertainment industry is on high alert for Chinese money in K-dramas after the SBS historical drama Joseon Exorcist was cancelled after just two episodes last month.

One of the criticisms levelled at Joseon Exorcist was that Chinese foods – such as mooncakes and Chinese-style dumplings – as well as Chinese-style sets and props were used in the drama, which was set in Korea’s Joseon Kingdom.

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