"China Peeks Again, Even Boldly Giving Ratings"...This Time 'Moving' Theft Viewing

Disney Content 'Moving' Illegally Distributed in China

As the popularity of Korean content on online video services (OTT) increases, the issue of illegal distribution in China is becoming more severe day by day. Among them, it has been pointed out that Disney Plus's popular drama 'Moving' is being illegally distributed and gaining popularity in China.

On the 20th, Professor Seokyung Deok from Sungshin Women's University posted on his Facebook that a review page for Moving has been created on the Chinese content review site Douban (豆瓣). According to Professor Seokyung Deok, as of the morning of the 20th, about 38,000 reviews have already been left on this review page.

Professor Seokyung Deok stated, "Illegal distribution of Korean content in China has now become a daily occurrence, but what is more shocking is that they feel no shame about it," and pointed out, "Downloading popular content illegally and 'stealing views' has truly become a habit."

According to Professor Seokyeongdeok, as of the morning of the 20th, approximately 38,000 reviews have already been posted on the 'Moving' review page opened on Douban.
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He added, "They freely use the portrait rights of Hallyu stars appearing in the drama, produce and sell counterfeit goods as their revenue source, and above all, they secretly watch and boldly rate the content. Therefore, it is now time for the Chinese authorities to take active measures," he emphasized.

Professor Seokyung Deok referred to the strict crackdown by Chinese authorities during the 2022 Beijing Olympics to protect the intellectual property rights of the Olympic mascot 'Bing Dwen Dwen (氷墩墩),' saying, "The Chinese authorities are not unaware of this. They have known but have not acted until now."

On March 14th, before the release of Netflix original series 'The Glory' Part 2, review pages were already created and the number of reviews exceeded 140,000. Additionally, after the release of The Glory Part 2, the server of the Chinese illegal content distribution site Hanjyu TV (??TV) was paralyzed.
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Previously, illegal distribution of Korean content in China has been widespread. Netflix original dramas such as 'Squid Game' and 'Suriname,' as well as the ENA drama 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo,' have also gained popularity in China through illegal streaming.

In particular, on March 14, before the release of Part 2 of the Netflix original series 'The Glory,' a review page was created and the number of reviews exceeded 140,000. After the release of The Glory Part 2, the server of the Chinese illegal content distribution site Hanju TV (??TV) was even paralyzed.

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