Critics were divided. While the cinematography and acting were praised (Cho Yeo-jeong won Best Actress at the 2012 Buil Film Awards for this role), many found the violence exploitative.
While marketed for its explicit content, The Concubine earned critical respect for its high production values and intense acting. layarxxipwtheconcubine2012koreanunratede exclusive
is a brutal look at how the royal palace strips people of their humanity. Jo Yeo-jeong (who many know from Critics were divided