Netflix investigates mistreatment claims on set of K-drama ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines'
Earlier this week, numerous anonymous users took to X, formerly Twitter, to accuse the production of workplace abuse during filming.
The posts alleged that extras were given inadequate protection from the cold weather and were forced to cut their hair to make wearing wigs easier, among other complaints.
Other users claimed that the production crew tried to cut their wages and that they were not provided with funds for accommodation, despite having had to travel to different regions to work on set.
None of the users have been verified to be actual workers from the show yet, according to Korea JoongAng Daily.
'We are currently reviewing the facts surrounding the incident,' a Netflix spokesperson said on Wednesday, according to The Korea Times.
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