'King The Land' offered a proper apology following the heavy backlash for the "Inadequate Apology" over the controversy surrounding the culturally insensitive portrayal of an Arab character.

Four days following the emergence of controversy surrounding the portrayal of an Arab character in the drama 'King The Land,' the production company has released an official statement offering a sincere apology. Despite their initial apology, the production company received persistent backlash for providing an inadequate apology.

In response, the production team of 'King The Land' released a new apology where they expressed deep remorse and emphasized the team had no intention of distorting any particular country or culture.

The controversy first arose when Anupam Tripathy, widely recognized for his portrayal of Ali Abdul in the hit series 'Squid Game,' took on the role of a hotel VIP guest and affluent Arab prince named Samir in episodes 7 and 8 of the drama.

Throughout these episodes, Samir's character was depicted as an alcoholic womanizer, referred to as a "player" by Lee Jun Ho's character, and engages in flirtatious behavior with YoonA's character while staying at the hotel. 

Following the release of these episodes on Netflix, international viewers voiced their discontent, expressing outrage over the portrayal of the character and its perceived lack of respect for Arab culture. One major criticism was the casting choice, as an Indian actor played the role of an Arab character, which some felt was inappropriate.

Additionally, several viewers took issue with the actions attributed to Samir in the episodes, particularly his visit to a nightclub, arguing that such behavior did not align with their perception of Arab culture. The controversy surrounding the depiction of Samir has ignited a broader conversation about cultural sensitivity and the responsibility of media in accurately representing diverse cultures.

Along with the latest apology, the 'King The Land' production team stated it would edit out the problematic scenes in the drama.