After a series of films exploring the stories of major characters primarily focused on adolescence and young adulthood, Netflix is preparing to release Hierarchy – a work that delves into the lives of high school students. From the very first promotional images, Hierarchy has drawn comparisons to Squid Game – a show renowned for its portrayal of violence and social stratification within a highly competitive school environment.
Intense scene in the Hierarchy trailer leaves viewers shocked
Romantic scene also has quite a bit of heat
Overall, the intense relationships, romantic moments, and shocking scenes are what viewers will witness in Hierarchy. This has raised concerns among the audience regarding the potential negative impacts and inappropriate perceptions, especially in light of the sensitive context within South Korean schools. It is further compounded by the fact that when the film is released on Netflix, it will have a broader reach and potentially a more significant negative impact compared to other works like Squid Game. The film’s content may not align well with a 15+ rating, which has led to discontent among South Korean viewers.
Viewer comments:
– Korean films are becoming increasingly extreme, with emotional elements always present.
– Oh 15+, is it fine for high school students to watch? Even though I know OTT films have age restrictions, this is still hard to accept…
– I feel exhausted with the number of Korean films focusing on school life. And oh, this film even includes intense scenes.
– There really shouldn’t be any age restrictions anymore. I like Lee Chae Min, but I think I won’t watch if the film contains inappropriate scenes and is not suitable for the age group.
Hierarchy revolves around elite students born into privilege. The film is set in Jooshin Middle School, the most prestigious institution in South Korea, established by the Jooshin Group, which comprises only 0.01% of top students. Generally, only those with exceptional backgrounds are allowed to enroll from birth.
Students featured in Hierarchy include Jung Jae Yi (Roh Jeong Eui) – the determined daughter of the managing family of the Jaeyool Group, Kim Ri An (Kim Jae Won) – the heir of the Jooshin Group, Yoon He Ra (Ji Hye Won) – the youngest daughter of the International Yoon trading company, and Lee Woo Jin (Lee Won Jung) – the second son of a politically influential family. Kang Ha (Lee Chae Min) has just transferred to Jooshin Middle School. The story unfolds from the beginning of the school year, revealing secrets and configurations among the elite students that begin to unravel.
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