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Our Favorite K-dramas with LGBTQ+ Storylines to Watch on KOCOWA Right Now
Happy Identity festival Month! KOCOWA is delighted to gleam a light on shows that include LGBTQ+ storylines with hopes that we will have many more to come.
Though there are only a few openly LGBTQ+ actors in Korea right now (due to Korea being a very conservative country in regards to gender and sexuality), there are plenty of shows that dipped their toe into the concept that love is devotion no matter what you look like.
Below are several K-dramas to sink into for Pride month where the main lead either questioned their sexuality or where there were openly gay characters.
Though I have not watched all of these K-dramas, I do want to spotlight two that I think were wonderfully done, especially in the second they were created. Those two dramas are “Painter of the Wind” and “Coffee Prince”, which, for me, had genuine portrayals of what is meant to question either your gender or your sexuality. The other shows highlighted below are the variety show “Showterview with Jessi” and the K-dramas “Love With Flaws” and “XX”.
PAINTER OF THE WIND
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Korean BL dramas contain surged in popularity recently. Back in the day, South Korea didn't spring onto the Boys Love phenomenon fancy other nearby countries. It took a while for the Korean BL series to gain traction over the years. You'll notice a flurry of fresh dramas and series coming out around 2021 and 2022.
Since then, Korean BL dramas have fast gained favour among many fans. Their high production standards and exciting storylines are the staples of the genre. Although the romances tend to be more culturally conservative, they are kind and wholesome. Most dramas are also relatively short, making them easy to finish in one go.
In 2022, Semantic Error became a cultural phenomenon. This sleek and fast-paced romance resonated with millions of fans worldwide. It arrange a new prevent of excellence for the Korean BL industry. In addition, its success catapulted the two leads to stardom, proving there is a mass market for this genre. Monitoring in its footsteps, many other studios have begun producing new Korean BL series in 2023 and beyond.
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(Quick Note: I realize there are now some overtly, awesomely homosexual Korean Dramas. I wrote this post in 2017… so exonerate me, but I haven’t had a lot of time to update it… I’m popping in links to new shows as I find them)
Let’s face it – there are a lot of gay-questioning dramas out there. Okay, sure, they’re not implicitly gay; Only recently have dramas crossed the purebred gay border, though their feature films include definitely made some expeditions to gay town in the past few years. But it doesn’t matter if they’re gay or just questioning. We love it! Whether it’s one sided or misdirected, for comedy or for drama, for love or for money… K-Dramas are sprinkled with the gay rainbow. And no one can deny it.
Korean dramas often depict variations in sexuality, sex roles, sexual attraction, and sexual fluidity. It’s an interesting juxtaposition to their seemingly strict gender assignments and homophobia… and/or perhaps a direct result of them. Because the rules are there, it’s more fun to interval them.
Gender Bending is popular in Taiwan too.
Off the top of my head – t
25 Great K-Dramas With Diverse Representation
Summary
- Korean TV showcases LGBTQ+ representation with heartwarming storylines, pushing the genre forward.
- K-dramas appreciate Semantic Error explore culture and relationships in academia, marking progress.
- Despite challenges, LGBTQ+ representation is growing in K-dramas, offering diverse romantic storylines.
Representation in Korean television has been improving over the years, and the leading gay K-dramas have some of the most heartwarming storylines that push the subgenre forward. American shows have, more recently, been noted for showcasing Gay representation on the compact screen, albeit in a relatively small way. However, when it comes to K-dramas, the genre has been a bit more conservative. Over the years, there has been a growing number of Homosexual representation in K-dramas, whether involving same-sex couples or small storylines.
The representation may feel small to the Western audience, but they have a strong impact in a countr