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As the possibility of a spin-off was teased, social media was packed with discussion. One user expressed confusion, asking, “Wait, is this a spin-off teaser? Is it going to be Strong Man Jang Choong Dong…?”
Online discussions, quoted by Koreaboo, sparked reactions like, “But the world is full of men using their strengths. We don’t need to see another male character—one punching a computer monitor at that—to be the lead of a K-Drama”, “A ‘strong’ man who smashes computer monitors after losing a PC game is not it” and “The ‘Strong Girl’ franchise was meaningful because it was female character driven. Am I wrong?”
The controversy revolves around the concern that introducing a male lead could shift the focus away from the strong female characters that defined the success of the original shows. Fans have expressed their disappointment and skepticism about the potential spin-off, questioning whether it would maintain the empowering and unique elements that made the ‘Strong Girl’ franchise a global favourite.
As discussions continue, it remains to be seen how the creators of the ‘Strong Girl’ franchise will address and respond to the passionate reactions from their dedicated fanbase.