According to Kbizoom, the girl group Women’s Generation has made an appearance in an article discussing the upcoming release of The Glory – Vinh Quang Trong Thù Hận. The series, starring Song Hye Kyo in the lead role, aims to evoke strong emotions in viewers, particularly highlighting moments from the life of a character who seems completely broken after an explicit clip is leaked.
“I really enjoy watching The Glory, but I am here to talk about the hatred toward women in the article. Let’s discuss together because I think this is a topic worth pondering,” the author begins the article.
The author strongly criticizes the character Sa Ra, who is portrayed as sensitive, struggling with reality, and taking actions that are quite emotionally charged in sacred spaces. Every thread leads back to Dong Eun’s (Song Hye Kyo) revenge plan.
After calling out the character Sa Ra for her sensitivity, she also reflects on her past through flashbacks, where a series of explicit clips released left Sa Ra feeling almost completely destroyed.
According to this individual, as a woman, she feels uneasy about the portrayal of female characters in the film, whether they are main or supporting roles, all carrying feelings of jealousy and bitterness.
One user commented in agreement with the author’s critique. She expressed dissatisfaction with the portrayal of female characters throughout the series. “I don’t know how she feels, but as a woman, the exposure of the female character in a hot scene that leads to her life being completely ruined is not fulfilling for me. I don’t see any satisfaction in that scene. Lee Sa Ra has already collapsed at a certain point, and there’s no reason to continue to release videos that showcase her humiliation,” this user commented.
Another user pointed out that Moon Dong Eun’s actions do not align with her character’s identity.
The article’s author responded, stating that she is uncomfortable with the script because it builds upon a narrative that is too cruel. She does not blame the main character, but it is quite difficult to understand how the plot could have been developed differently.
“The Glory indeed has a negative impact when it excessively focuses on violence against women. We can see that there is a tendency to depict women in a vulnerable position. Why are women always associated with such victimization, especially in situations like this?” the article’s author expressed.
In the article, the character Choi Hye Jeong (played by Cha Joo Young) is depicted in a scene where she confronts her romantic interest, and the explicit scene is brought to the forefront for discussion.
“I think the audience mainly prefers the scenes that focus on the romantic elements. It would be better if the film concentrated on the romantic relationships rather than violence,” another viewer suggested.
The second part of The Glory is set to be released on March 10. After just one day of airing, the series received a lot of attention from viewers. Continuing from the first part, Moon Dong Eun (Song Hye Kyo) continues her plan for revenge that began in her school days. The main focus is on those who bullied her in the past who cannot find peace. However, the explicit content in the 18+ segment makes The Glory 2 quite controversial.
