Netflix Denies Approval for Kim Moon-soo's Parody Poster

In a recent development, Netflix has stated that it did not grant permission for a parody poster used by Kim Moon-soo, the presidential candidate from the People Power Party, during his campaign. A Netflix representative confirmed on June 3 that there was no official approval for the promotional material that parodied the popular series '폭싹 속았수다' (Crash Course in Romance). The poster in question featured a spring-themed version of the original artwork, which included the faces of Kim Moon-soo and his wife, Seol Nan-young, replacing those of the show's stars, IU (아이유) and Park Bo-gum (박보검). This parody was shared on Kim's social media account on June 2, accompanied by the message, "To you, who still resembles a flower petal and continues to dream. '폭싹 속았수다' premieres on June 2!" The use of a popular series in a political context has sparked mixed reactions online, with some users questioning the appropriateness of such a move, while others defended it. '폭싹 속았수다' has gained significant popularity since its release on Netflix in March, reaching over 190 countries worldwide.