Public Petition, Court Says Snowdrop Can Still Air

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JAKARTA - The issue of showing Snowdrop has come to an end. Wednesday, December 29, the Seoul Western District Court ruled that the drama was allowed to air despite a public petition that reached 200,000 signatures.

The allegation of historical distortion that was sued from the start was not considered a big thing. In addition, the public is asked not to worry because there is a law that protects the Korean pro-democracy movement.

"Even if Snowdrop distorts history, the possibility that the public will accept it is very low," the court said in a statement released by Soompi on Wednesday, December 29 yesterday.

"Unless the drama content involves (civic groups), it's hard to argue that it violates the rights of groups."

Since its premiere, the drama Snowdrop has been embroiled in controversy regarding historical distortion. More than 300 thousand netizens asked JTBC to stop broadcasting the drama. Several brands also attracted sponsors from this drama.

JTBC responded by stating that they would air three new episodes to prove there was no historical distortion as stated.

Snowdrop tells of Im Soo Ho (Jung Hae In), a student from Germany who comes to the girls' dormitory covered in blood. The incident was seen by Eun Young Ro (Jisoo BLACKPINK), a student at Hosu Women's University.

Then Young Ro tries to treat and hide Soo Ho. Feelings began to grow between the two.

Snowdrop airs every Saturday and Sunday on JTBC and Disney+ Hotstar.