Screenshot of a problematic scene from TV series 'Backstreet Rookie' where a high school student kisses an adult male stranger. Photo: SBS
The Korea Communication Standards Commission (KCSC) on July 30 issued a warning to SBS TV series Backstreet Rookie for airing provocative and inappropriate scenes.
The KCSC noted scenes such as underage female high school student character Saet-byul kissing an adult male stranger while asking him to buy a pack of cigarettes for her are against its regulation on maintaining integrity and also using language fit for broadcast.
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