This article objectively summarizes the key points of the Naver Webtoon boycott movement, the other-world Pong Pong Man controversy, and the boycott ridicule controversy.

1. Controversy over Naver Webtoon 'Isekai Pong Pong Man'
Recently, the webtoon Isekai Pong Pong Man, which passed the Naver Webtoon Contest, has caused a huge controversy.

The webtoon in question contains a story in which the main character uses the derogatory term "Pong Pong Nam" as he falls into despair over his wife's affair and the issue of property division. "Pong Pong Nam" is a misogynistic term used to look down on married men. As a result, many readers have expressed strong opposition to the webtoon's promotion of gender conflict.

2. The start of the Naver Webtoon boycott movement

Readers expressed disappointment over the fact that Another World Pong Pong Man passed Naver Webtoon's screening.

Many people have raised concerns about Naver Webtoon's failure to properly filter out misogynistic content, which has led to a boycott movement.

Readers are declaring a halt to payments to Naver Webtoon and demanding the work be dropped and deleted.

3. Controversy over mockery of boycott

Amid the boycott movement, Naver Webtoon created another controversy by posting a post that seemed to mock the boycott. The post included content mocking the boycott movement, using phrases such as “buy like hotcakes” and “buy quickly while pretending to be dissatisfied,” which drew the ire of those who supported the boycott movement.

Additionally, the scene in the webtoon where a man laughs at a woman was connected to this mockery and created a bigger buzz.

4. Naver Webtoon’s position
Naver Webtoon stated that the work passed the first screening because it did not violate the guidelines.

Afterwards, it was explained that the second round of review would be conducted based on the readers’ responses, but this position has not resolved the readers’ dissatisfaction. Many readers are insisting that Naver Webtoon’s official apology and specific response are necessary, rather than simply deleting the work.

5. Readers’ needs and future direction

Many readers are currently demanding that Naver Webtoon not simply end this issue by deleting the work, but instead establish clear standards and a filtering system for misogynistic content.

There are also growing voices calling for Naver Webtoon to issue an official apology and announce a policy of producing content that does not promote gender conflict.

What do you all think about the Naver Webtoon controversy?

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