Rising Hallyu star Hwang Chi Yeol also seems to have been affected by THAAD. 
On the recent airing of China's 'Challenger League', Hwang Chi Yeol along guested along with 7 others, but it's nearly impossible to spot Hwang Chi Yeol on the screen, and his voice is never heard. Even when he does appear briefly, it's only the back of his head or just a part of his body.
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Chinese netizens assume Hwang Chi Yeol has been edited out of 'Challenger League' due to the ongoing controversy regarding THAAD. Some welcome the restrictions, whereas some believe the impact on Hallyu promotions is unnecessarily harsh.
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While these limitations are welcomed by some, others feel they have an excessively negative effect on Hallyu marketing. wordle today