Professor Seo Kyung-duk points out Netflix 'Super Rich Stranger'Kimchi → Labai Chai

Jul 02, 2024

Professor Seo Kyung-duk points out Netflix 'Super Rich Stranger'Kimchi → Labai Chai



Professor Seo Kyung-duk points out Netflix 'Super Rich Stranger'Kimchi → Labai Chai
Professor Seo Kyung-duk pointed out that in the Netflix series 'Super Rich Stranger', 'Kimchi' is marked as '辣', which means pickled Chinese spicy vegetables. In episode 6 of 'Super Rich Stranger', the cast members had a conversation about kimchi and misinterpreted many Chinese subtitles with 'La Baichai'.

In response, Sungshin Women's University Professor Seo Kyung-duk said, `I found out because many Internet users reported it, and immediately sent an e-mail to protest because it is a Netflix that has global influence" he said.

In addition, he stressed that "(China's 'Kimchi Process' continues continuously, so this situation can provide an excuse for China, so we must correct it as soon as possible."



In 2021, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism partially revised the guidelines for translating and writing foreign languages in public terms, specifying that kimchi's correct Chinese notation is 'Cinch' (辛奇).

Professor Seo pointed out, "Last year, Netflix caused a lot of controversy by marking 'Kimchi' as 'Pao Chai' (泡菜) on a number of Chinese subtitle services." In addition, he added "A true global company should pay more attention to a country's sensitive issues.'



Meanwhile, Netflix recently caused a great controversy by labeling 'East Sea' as 'Sea of Japan' in the caption of 'Spanish (Latin America)' in 'The Eight Show'.





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