The Vietnamese drama “Debt of Life, Payback” is generating significant discussion, not only regarding its central romance between Vĩnh Trường and Ngọc Trâm, but also due to the negative reactions to two villainous female characters. These characters, dubbed "恶女" (ác nữ – literally “evil women”) by viewers, are causing considerable frustration among the audience. The series continues to provoke debate and strong emotions regarding their actions and portrayals. It appears the antagonists are proving particularly effective at eliciting responses. The show's success lies, in part, with the notoriety of these two characters. Viewers are actively discussing and criticizing their behavior online and among friends. The drama’s ability to create such divisive figures has become a main talking point.