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Webtoon Faces Backlash for Protagonist's Kim Jong-un Resemblance

12/24/2025

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The webtoon Princess Goes to School faces criticism that Kim Seol, the protagonist, resembles Kim Jong-un's daughter Kim Ju-ae.
Critics say the series depicts a high school student unaware of her elite lineage and a covert agent liaison.
The work was released on Naver and aims to appeal to readers while raising concerns about the regime.
Backlash highlights fears of softening perceptions of North Korea's leadership.

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Story summary

The webtoon Princess Goes to School faces criticism that Kim Seol, the protagonist, resembles Kim Jong-un's daughter Kim Ju-ae.
Critics say the series depicts a high school student unaware of her elite lineage and a covert agent liaison.
The work was released on Naver and aims to appeal to readers while raising concerns about the regime.
Backlash highlights fears of softening perceptions of North Korea's leadership.