Still Shining Team Apologizes for Drunk Driving Portrayal Amidst Viewer Backlash

• The Netflix series Still Shining, starring Park Jinyoung and Kim Min-ju, faces controversy over scenes depicting characters driving after consuming alcohol.
• Viewers criticized the show for not adequately addressing the consequences of drunk driving, leading to an official apology from the production team on March 31.
• Episode 7 shows Yeon Tae-Seo (Park Jinyoung) driving to Seoul after a meal with alcohol, interpreted by some as drunk driving.
• In episode 8, Bae Sung-Chan (Shin Jae-Ha) drives off after drinking, despite stating he couldn't drive, reportedly due to jealousy.
• A complaint has been filed with the Korea Communications Standards Commission, citing concerns about the portrayal of drunk driving as narrative tension rather than a warning.