Netflix 'Physical: Asia' Uses 'Shinchi' for Kimchi in Chinese Subtitles, Sparking Controversy
Reflecting the Korean government's official standard with 'Shinchi' instead of 'Paochai'
The global OTT platform Netflix is gaining attention for correctly labeling kimchi in its Chinese subtitles. Professor Seo Kyung-duk from Sungshin Women's University stated on the 27th, "In episode 12 of Netflix's popular show 〈Physical: Asia〉, kimchi was labeled as 'Shinchi' (辛奇) in the Chinese...