Some loyal fans defend him.
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Previously, it was reported that the actors Jin Ho Eun (We are all dead, revenge of others, however, AND Shitty stars) AND Sixth law (Extracurricular, Birth Care Center, Beyond Evil, AND The King’s Affection) have been cast to play Go Young and Kyu Ho (also romanized as Gyuho) respectively in the new K-Drama BL (Boy Love) Love in the big city. The K-Drama is adapted from Park Young bloodthe best-selling novel of the same name, which was Sang’s first work published in English, having been translated by Anton Hurwho also worked on Behind the scenes‘S Beyond History.
A bold tale of two roommates, one gay and the other straight. Through the eyes of Mi Ae begins the awkward love story of Go Yeong. Stories of laughter, tears and hurt between a mother who denies her son’s sexuality and her inability to escape the judgment of society. Go Yeong finally meets a pure love like no other, Gyu Ho, but has no choice but to let him go. With Gyu Ho gone, Go Yeong follows a foreigner to Thailand and spends a late monsoon vacation. Remembering the good old days that can never be recovered, he achieves complete personal growth.
— ktalpha.kr via My Drama List
The full trailer is out for Love in the Big City lately, increasing anticipation for its October release.
🚨WATCH: The first teaser for #LoveInTheBigCityA new gay drama starring Nam YoonSu and Jin HoEun is out!
With 8 episodes of 50 minutes each, the series follows the life and romantic relationships of a gay writer who is HIV positive. Airing October 21st! photo.twitter.com/QnPewkuGtI
— BoysLove Hub ENG (@BoysLoveHubENG) August 30, 2024
BL fans shared it on X (formerly Twitter), raving about it. Nam Yoon Su received particular praise as a mainstream actor who bravely took on a gay role.
If you had told me years ago that we would see Nam Yoonsu kissing men, I would never have believed it. photo.twitter.com/FzlATcxtoD
— ttof on September 12th!! (@hodonghee) August 30, 2024
KISSING DIFFERENT MEN IN A DRAMA WHO DOES IT LIKE HIM!! photo.twitter.com/Mvx6yQaJeF
— mikey / 🏳️🌈 (@beansxooo) August 30, 2024
other famous and mainstream actors either DON’T do it for fear of ruining their market and popularity, or because their company will be convinced not to do it.
yoonsu, the actor and the man you arephoto.twitter.com/aP5jaJ2e0x
— mikey / 🏳️🌈 (@beansxooo) August 30, 2024
Nam Yoon Su is also busy promoting his new K-Drama. He has been sharing back-to-back posts promoting it via Instagram.
Unfortunately, as a result, Nam Yoon Su has become a victim of hateful comments. Many netizens, who claim to be former fans, have flooded these posts, expressing their disappointment in him for playing a gay character.
There are numerous homophobic comments left on Nam Yoon Su’s posts. Some are vomit and middle finger emojis; others are insults and angry paragraphs.
However, there are some loyal fans. Many have defended Nam Yoon Su, praising his work as a professional actor. They are eagerly awaiting his new K-Drama, which is unlike anything we have seen from him so far.
Loyal fans are proud of him. They hope he doesn’t get discouraged by the negativity.
Love in the Big City debuts on October 21st.
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