Unreleased episodes of the popular drama 'The Tale of Lady Ok' have been illegally distributed overseas, causing deep concerns.

On December 17, the show's production company, SLL, announced they would take immediate legal action in response to the incident.

Starring Lim Ji Yeon, the JTBC drama 'The Tale of Lady Ok' depicts the harsh realities of life as a servant in the Joseon era. The show has been lauded both domestically and internationally for its realistic storytelling. Since its premiere on November 30, the drama has broken its viewership record with each new episode and has even secured a spot on Netflix's Global Top 10 TV (Non-English) chart, reflecting its growing international popularity.

However, a serious issue arose recently when unreleased episodes were illegally circulated on a Chinese platform with Chinese subtitles, despite no official export or licensing agreements being in place. In response, the production company promptly requested the platform to block access to the content and began collaborating with international partners to analyze security vulnerabilities.

On December 17, an SLL representative released an official statement, warning that "sharing links to illegally copied content constitutes aiding and abetting copyright infringement, as per Supreme Court precedent, and may result in civil and criminal liability." The company added, "This not only disrespects the efforts of the production team and actors but also harms the viewing experience for the audience."

The representative further emphasized, "We strongly urge the immediate cessation of actions that could lead to the unauthorized distribution or release of spoilers, as they could severely disrupt the foundation of content production and consumption. Such actions pose a significant threat to the overall content industry."

Concerns have also been raised about potential privacy and financial data breaches through the use of illegal content links. In response, the production company announced plans to conduct a comprehensive review of its content leakage prevention system. They also pledged to strengthen security measures throughout the file transmission and localization processes.

Meanwhile, 'The Tale of Lady Ok' airs as a weekend drama on JTBC. Written by Park Ji Sook and directed by Jin Hyuk and Choi Bo Yoon, the series tells the story of Gu Deok (played by Lim Ji Yeon), a female servant navigating the harsh realities of Joseon society. Gu Deok later becomes a legal expert and assumes the name of Ok Tae Young, with her status being fabricated.

Alongside her is Chun Seung Hwi (played by Choo Young Woo), a man willing to risk his life to protect her, as the two become entangled in a high-stakes survival con involving lies and deception. The series has been widely praised for its gripping plot and strong character portrayals.

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