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<girl power : no boys allowed>

In the past, there was an event game called “girl power : no boys allowed” in the overwatch. Only female characters were able to choose. Blizzard Korea has translated this <no boys allowed> into <미안해요, 오빠들> This means “I’m sorry for “oppa””. Many female gamers in Korea have criticized this, but Blizzard Korea has not changed this. I am still angry and unforgettable.

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in a patriarchal korean family, brother has the same power as father. and father is like a god. Younger sister should obey the male members of the family. From an early age, such thoughts are indoctrinated into education and social atmosphere, and forced to be obedient.

The dictionary meaning of the word “오빠” is the word used by a woman to refer to her older brother. However, it is not only used between family members, but is also a common designation that is frequently used between men and women younger than them, for instance, between friends, and lovers.

Korean men like to be called “오빠”,very much. It’s a bit obsessive. They really really like that word. because it reminds him of his patriarchal power. And he expects every woman to be obedient like his younger sister. Sometimes, in a relationship where there is a difference in power, it is often the case that a person is called “call me 오빠”. It is one of the unpleasant flirting that many Korean women experience.

Did you understand why we were criticized for translating “I am sorry for 오빠들(plural of “오빠”)” ?

happy lunar new year! 새해 복 많이 받으세요 💖