The Disney+ original series <Remarried Empress>, slated to air next year, has sparked controversy for using a prop resembling a German Nazi medal. The production company said, “We sincerely apologize for the discomfort caused by lax review.”

The <Remarried Empress> production company ‘Studio N’ said in a statement sent to the press on the 15th, “The production team is deeply aware of the seriousness of this matter,” adding, “We will proceed carefully and thoroughly with replacing the released photo and with follow-up measures to prevent a recurrence.”

The global online video platform (OTT) Disney+ held the ‘Disney+ Original Preview 2025’ event in Hong Kong on the 13th and unveiled a still from the drama <Remarried Empress>, which is scheduled for release next year.

Afterward, on X and other social media, users pointed out that the medal worn by actor Joo Ji-hoon resembles the German Nazi 3rd-class Gold Long Service Medal. The two medals are similar in the Iron Cross-shaped medallion, the color scheme using white and gold, and the red ribbon.

<Remarried Empress> is a drama based on the Naver Webtoon of the same name, which has recorded 2.6 billion cumulative global views. Actors Shin Min-a, Joo Ji-hoon, Lee Jong-suk, and Lee Se-young bring to life a fictional romance-fantasy world where three kingdoms coexist.