Male Performer Striking Female Co-Star in Contentious K-Drama Ignites Outrage
Ahn Eun Jin and Dynamite Kiss face heavy backlash over CEO slapping scene
Dynamite Kiss, the latest K-Drama starring Ahn Eun Jin, is stirring up controversy. A recent episode showed the chairman slapping Eun Jin’s character in front of all company employees. The scene has infuriated fans worldwide.
The original post that went viral slammed the moment, saying:
“Even if it’s just a drama, having the chairman slap an employee in the company, in front of all the employees, is unbelievably ridiculous. Is he out of his mind?”
The backlash hit Twitter fast. Fans called the scene over-the-top and inappropriate, especially for a romcom. Many felt it was a bad look for the female lead’s character development.
Here are some of the reactions:
암만 드라마라지만 회사에서 것도 직원 다보는 곳에서 직원 뺨 때리는 회장 개어이없다 미친거아냐
– Twitter user @Dxxo___
(rough translation: “No matter it’s a drama, the chairman slapping an employee in front of everyone is ridiculous. Is he crazy?”)
“i know they tryna fit in as much cliche tropes as possible but this is a bit too much. his son gotta k!ll him at this point”
– jay (@tensorfied_)
“kdrama writers must have a clause on their contracts to do fresh cöke when they’re writing a romcom”
– MB (@marbffr)
“This was so unnecessary,what do u mean he slapped his employee infront of everyone in the big 2025 especially with this type of romcom show that’s the last thing i would expect,this was very discouraging to watch i wish they never included it #DynamiteKiss”
– LOVE (@melo_jz)
“this is some bullshit on steroids i hate how they write women in korean romcoms”
– ♡ (@hxumir)
“in a drama that already puts women on a pedestal like this that whole move was totally unnecessary. they could’ve just said sth like ‘you’re fired’ or ‘you got sued’ and that would’ve been enough. the writer wrote it but didn’t anyone say let’s change this?? #dynamitekiss”
– kays (@kayskonusuyor)
“this is just so?? a ceo hitting its female employee in broad daylight and for what?? to accelerate jihyeok’s characterisation? could they have not thought of any other catalyst to progress the story other than this absolutely dog shit scene?? darim needs to nuke that company istg”
– َ (@leedoohyuns)
The controversy began trending as international fans slammed the choice. Many feel the slap scene doesn’t match the show’s tone or respect its female lead.
Dynamite Kiss and its writers have yet to respond. Fans are watching closely if this drama will address the backlash or keep the scene in the plot.
