In the comment section of the parody music video, there were many positive comments regarding the currency lyrics sang by Malek. Many people said they could relate to it, but people from Korea reacted otherwise.
Screenshots from a forum discussion on theQoos (via Koreaboo) showed that the Koreans were angry at SNL for being ignorant and their blatant discrimination against Korea.
The conversation sparked because of the conversion of South Korean Won (KRW) to American dollars (USD) by SNL. In the parody, Malek converts the KRW 4 billion to USD.
That amount was around KRW 41.6 billion less than what was the actual prize from the game. Similarly, they also provided incorrect calculations during conversion.
The KRW 4 billion, when converted to USD, amounts to $3.38 million, but in the parody, the converted money amounts to only USD 47.89. This was not digested by the Korean audience, and they blamed SNL for treating them in a derogatory manner.
Similarly, some people also complained about SNL riding on their popularity but still radiating discrimination when possible. SNL has not responded to any of these accusations.
