The large success of the Netflix-original sequence ‘The Glory‘ has pushed faculty bullying into the highlight as soon as once more.
On January 17, a phase coping with the difficulty of college bullying in society was aired on KBS2‘s night information program, ‘Built-in Newsroom Economic system Right this moment‘.
The phase highlighted the altering local weather of society towards the subject of faculty bullying, mentioning that the main target round faculty bullying has shifted, however to not take motion which prevents and discourages faculty bullying. Quite, the phase emphasised that the focus across the subject has now advanced to a local weather by which data of college bullying can be utilized to publicly prosecute individuals on-line, as a purpose for divorce, and many others.
First, the information reporter talked about the case of LE SSERAFIM, a workforce which debuted with 6-members earlier than former member Kim Garam departed the workforce resulting from her previous file of college bullying. The reporter then introduced up different instances comparable to (G)I-DLE’s Soojin, who departed the workforce after quite a few bullying accusations surfaced on-line, and Stray Children’s Hyunjin, who partially admitted to at least one nameless netizen’s bullying accusations and took a hiatus to mirror.
The phase went on to tie within the faculty bullying case of volleyball gamers Lee Jae Younger and Lee Da Younger, in addition to the story of the principle character in Netflix’s ‘The Glory’.
Lastly, the ‘Economic system Right this moment’ phase reported that legislation companies are promoting specialised providers for varsity bullying instances to be able to attract sure shoppers, those that could also be afraid that their kid’s faculty bullying data would possibly hinder their future acceptance to prestigious universities.
After the information broadcast, seeing previous instances of college bullying accusations involving Okay-Pop artists spurred on heated discussions amongst netizens. Some stated,
“Anybody with a file of college bullying should not be allowed to set foot in influential industries like leisure and sports activities.”
“Even in spite of everything this, faculty bullies not often go punished.”
“When Okay-Pop seems on heavy information like this, it is by no means for something good.”
“Faculty bullies deserve punishment for all times.”
“This drama introduced again actually traumatic however actually vital points.”
“I hope a drama like ‘The Glory’ with a high actress like Music Hye Kyo will assist some individuals perceive why Koreans won’t ever take a lightweight stance with regards to faculty bullying.”
Alternatively, some directed their harsh criticism towards Stray Children’s Hyunjin, commenting,
“I am so mad that solely woman group members bought eliminated, however not that boy group member.”
“Stray Children’s Hyunjin, the worldwide ambassador for Netflix’s ‘The Glory’.”
“It would not matter if he apologized, it would not matter if he and the sufferer got here to an settlement. Faculty bullies shouldn’t be Okay-Pop idols, who’re position fashions for teenagers.”
“There’s that different firm who eliminated the problematic member, however then gave him a solo debut. If Hyunjin is so common with worldwide followers, cannot they simply do the identical factor?”
“Wow, I’m wondering the way it feels to have your face that large on the information for varsity bullying.”
In the meantime, half two of Netflix’s ‘The Glory’ is about to air in March of this 12 months.