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The Kpop and Kdrama industries have taken over the globe with its unique content and infinite fanbase. However, South Korean showbiz is not exempt from scandals and controversies like it is in other nations. Here are some famous K-drama people who have faced accusations of bullying, infidelity, drug usage, and more in May 2023:

Black Knight Plagiarism Controversy

Recently released K-drama, titled Black Knight, is based on the same-named webcomic and is set in a dystopian future where there is so much pollution that getting things delivered is the only way to survive. Kim Woo Bin, Song Seung Heon, Esom, and Kang You Seok are among the cast members of the illustrious series. The show dominated headlines after some gamers accused the series of having plagiarized the game “Death Stranding,” which was released in 2019.

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Later, producers of Black Knight dismissed all the allegations and on May 16, they pointed out that the "Black Knight was produced based on the webtoon of the same name by Lee Yun Kyun, which began in 2016."

The 9th episode of the ENA drama Bo-ra! Deborah sparked controversy due to the controversial lines delivered by the lead character Yeon Bo Ra (played by Yoo In Na). In one of the scenes, Bo Ra was seen speaking to Lee Soo Hyuk (played by Yoon Hyun Min) when she said, "In the Auschwitz concentration camp, where people were dying on their excrement, some of them, with a cup of water, drank half of it and washed their face with the rest. They even shaved with a piece of glass using the back of a tray as a mirror. And they survived. Taking care of your appearance and dressing up is a matter of survival."

Reacting to it, Lee Soo Hyuk asked, "It seems you've been doing some reading. From Viktor Frankl's 'Man's Search for Meaning,' right?" But Bo Ra responds with, "I read it in a magazine."

Song Duk Ho Sentenced To Imprisonment

On May 17, the Seoul Southern District Court sentenced Song Duk Ho to one year in prison suspended for two years of probation. The actor was charged with violating the Military Service Act.

Song Duk Ho admitted to all the charges and received a first-time offender sentence, the court said, adding that he was required to complete his military duty requirements going forward.

Song Duk Ho was previously charged with collaborating with a broker to fabricate epileptic symptoms in order to obtain a bogus diagnosis and avoid serving in the military. Song Duk Ho admitted to all the charges and received a first-time offender sentence, the court said, adding that he was required to complete his military duty requirements going forward.

Song Duk Ho was previously charged with collaborating with a broker to fabricate epileptic symptoms in order to obtain a bogus diagnosis and avoid serving in the military.

Yoo Ah-in Drug Scandal

Embattled Korean actor Yoo Ah-in, 36, recently tested positive for marijuana, cocaine, ketamine and propofol, and has been under investigation since he returned to South Korea from the US on Feb. 5. The actor issued an apology over his drug scandal. The Alive star underwent an investigation for 12 hours at the police station on March 27. The next day, he took to Instagram and issued an apology and said he will accept all criticism.

He noted, "I made an insufficient apology right after the police investigation yesterday [March 27]. I apologize once again for disappointing many people who have loved and cherished me due to this unfortunate incident. I would like to express my apologies for not being able to convey yesterday to those who have been with me in valuable work such as movies, dramas, and advertisements."

"I deeply reflect on the moments when I irresponsibly endured heavy responsibilities, and I apologize for causing damage to the many colleagues and officials who tried to achieve their precious dreams and goals, said Yoo Ah-in.

Kim tae-ri Asks For 'Free-labour'

Actor Kim Tae Ri recently received backlash from netizens over a donation request she made on Instagram. Though the actor had taken down her Instagram post, it didn't go unnotice by the fans. Kim Tae Ri has worked in projects like The Handmaiden and, most recently, Twenty-Five, Twenty-One.