The production team of the Disney+ entertainment program 'Destiny War 49' announced on the 27th that it will reedit an episode that sparked controversy over disrespecting the memory of deceased firefighters and police officers. In their statement, they expressed their condolences to the families of the late firefighter Kim Cheol-hong and police officer Lee Jae-hyun, and thanked current public safety officials for their ongoing dedication to the safety of citizens. The team emphasized that they carefully listened to the opinions of bereaved families and stakeholders, which led to their decision to edit problematic segments.

The controversy arose from episode two, where a mission involved guessing the cause of death of the late officer Lee, who died in the line of duty while apprehending a suspect in 2004. During the segment, a shaman made inappropriate remarks related to Lee's death, which prompted the National Police Workers’ Association to demand an official apology from the cast and the removal of the episode. Additionally, the episode included a mission where participants guessed the cause of death of firefighter Kim Cheol-hong, who lost his life in a 2001 fire, leading to further condemnation from the National Firefighters' Association.

Families of the deceased have expressed their outrage, claiming that the producers misrepresented the program's intent when asking for photo usage consent. The niece of firefighter Kim publicly criticized the show on social media, saying that while the producers portrayed the program as one honoring national heroes, the final product instead mocked her uncle's death. The situation elicits broader questions about respect for public safety officials and the ethical boundaries of entertainment content, particularly when it involves such sensitive topics.