people are seriously missing the point. It’s not about whether it’s real or not — it’s about the message…
@ms.avb Finally, someone who truly gets it. It was never just about whether “African Encephalitis” exists or not — it’s about how Africa is constantly portrayed as something dangerous or lesser. It’s tiring seeing a whole continent treated like a problem instead of the beautiful, complex place it really is. Thank you for actually understanding that.
A simple research would have saved you your time It is indeed in medicine By google " African encephalitis…
You clearly just copied the first random Google result without understanding it. There is no disease called “African Encephalitis.” None. Not in the CDC, WHO, or any legitimate medical journal.
“Encephalitis” means inflammation of the brain. No doctor or health organization classifies anything as “African.” It can be caused by different viruses: West Nile, Japanese Encephalitis, Herpes, etc. Calling it “African Encephalitis” makes zero scientific sense. It’s like saying “European Fever” or “Asian Flu” just because a person got sick there. Lazy writing, plain and simple.
And by the way, criticizing a show for misinformation isn’t the same as hating it. I actually love this drama but loving something doesn’t mean you ignore its flaws. Maybe you should try reading properly before calling people dumb.
I’ll say it again: Africa isn’t a disease, and it’s not a single country. It’s 54 nations with actual names, not a plot device.
Maybe next time, read beyond Wikipedia before coming for people who clearly know more than you.
I need to say this respectfully but clearly, the line about “African Encephalitis” in this drama was completely wrong and honestly disappointing. There is no disease called “African Encephalitis.” That term doesn’t exist in medicine. What does exist are viruses like West Nile virus or Rift Valley fever, which can occur in parts of Africa and other continents too. So inventing a fake “African” disease just to sound exotic or dangerous is harmful.
This isn’t just a one-time mistake either. We’ve seen this pattern in K-dramas before, Shooting Stars made a joke of Africa with that water-well scene, Queen of Tears used mosquito and “wilderness” stereotypes, and Love Next Door lumped all 54 African countries together like one big poor place. Even some Chinese dramas do it, whenever a boss wants to “punish” someone, they say they’ll send them to Africa and everyone starts panicking.
It’s 2025. Africa isn’t some nameless, diseased continent. We have cities, art, tech, culture, and people who even support and promote your dramas. Please stop treating Africa like a single country or a punishment. The world is watching, and representation matters. We’re not asking for praise, just respect and accuracy.
Twelve promised a thrilling fantasy with its unique zodiac mythology and strong cast, but it fell short. The pacing was too slow for an eight-episode drama, dragging with unnecessary exposition. The characters lacked depth, making it hard to connect emotionally, while the CGI and fight scenes felt underwhelming for a fantasy series. Worst of all, the short format was wasted, leaving the story feeling unfinished. In the end, Twelve had potential but failed to deliver. It simply wasn’t giving what it was supposed to give.
“Encephalitis” means inflammation of the brain. No doctor or health organization classifies anything as “African.” It can be caused by different viruses: West Nile, Japanese Encephalitis, Herpes, etc. Calling it “African Encephalitis” makes zero scientific sense. It’s like saying “European Fever” or “Asian Flu” just because a person got sick there. Lazy writing, plain and simple.
And by the way, criticizing a show for misinformation isn’t the same as hating it. I actually love this drama but loving something doesn’t mean you ignore its flaws. Maybe you should try reading properly before calling people dumb.
I’ll say it again: Africa isn’t a disease, and it’s not a single country. It’s 54 nations with actual names, not a plot device.
Maybe next time, read beyond Wikipedia before coming for people who clearly know more than you.
This isn’t just a one-time mistake either. We’ve seen this pattern in K-dramas before, Shooting Stars made a joke of Africa with that water-well scene, Queen of Tears used mosquito and “wilderness” stereotypes, and Love Next Door lumped all 54 African countries together like one big poor place. Even some Chinese dramas do it, whenever a boss wants to “punish” someone, they say they’ll send them to Africa and everyone starts panicking.
It’s 2025. Africa isn’t some nameless, diseased continent. We have cities, art, tech, culture, and people who even support and promote your dramas. Please stop treating Africa like a single country or a punishment. The world is watching, and representation matters. We’re not asking for praise, just respect and accuracy.
Do better.