The Korean Police Agency has announced its intention to request the editing and a formal apology from the production company of the entertainment show ‘Fate War 49,’ which has ignited controversy for allegedly mocking deceased police officers. This decision comes after an episode aired on Disney+ on November 11, which included a segment where participants attempted to guess the cause of death of a police officer who died in the line of duty. The episode featured inappropriate remarks from a participant, which further sparked public outrage.

In a specific instance during the episode, a fortune teller made a remark referencing the manner of the officer's death. The host responded by highlighting the inappropriate nature of the comment, indicating that the show was crossing a line in its treatment of the subject matter. Following the backlash, the production team publicly issued an apology acknowledging the disrespectful nature of the segment and expressing condolences to the families of the deceased officers and others affected by the comments. They explained that the inappropriate language used was unintentional and apologized for the misunderstanding.

However, the police agency plans to move forward with formal processes, including extracting a public apology and ensuring that the controversial segment is edited out. A representative from the agency stated that they are also considering other regulatory actions through the Korea Communications Standards Commission. This situation underscores ongoing sensitivities regarding the portrayal of public servants in entertainment media, especially those who have died in the line of duty, and raises questions about the ethical boundaries in reality television.