When it was announced that the actors Jin ho eun (All of us are dead, revenge of others, however, AND Shitty stars) AND Six ways Up (Extracurricular, Birth Center, Beyond Evil, AND The king’s affection) were respectively cast as Kyu Ho (also romanized Gyuho) and Go Young in the new LGBTQIA+ K-Drama Love in a big way Citymany netizens were anxiously awaiting the release. The K-Drama is adapted from Park He sang youngPark’s best-selling novel of the same name, which was Park’s first work published in English as it was translated by Anton Hurwho also worked BTS‘S Beyond the story.
The daring story of two roommates, one gay and the other straight. Through Mi Ae’s eyes, Go Yeong’s awkward love story begins. Stories of laughter, tears and hurt between a mother who denies her son’s sexuality and his inability to escape social judgment. Go Yeong finally meets a pure love like no other, Gyu Ho, but has no choice but to let him go. With Gyu Ho is gone, Go Yeong follows a stranger to Thailand and spends a late monsoon vacation. By remembering the good old days that can never be recovered, he achieves complete personal growth.
— ktalpha.kr via MyDramaList
BL (Boy Love) fans, in particular, have been eagerly awaiting the release of K-Drama on X (formerly Twitter). Nam Yoon Su has been praised as a mainstream actor who bravely accepted a gay role.
If you had told me years ago that we will see Nam Yoonsu kissing men, I would never have believed you pic.twitter.com/FzlATcxtoD
— ttof brainrot (@kitaewanie) August 30, 2024
Nam Yoon Su revealed that she will kiss a total of 15 different boys in the drama.
WHAT AN ICON. pic.twitter.com/0i9WkoDe9F
— mikey / 🏳️🌈 (@beansxooo) September 24, 2024
other popular mainstream players DO NOT do this for fear of ruining their market and popularity or their company will be talked out of it.
yoonsu, the actor and the man you arepic.twitter.com/aP5jaJ2e0x
— mikey / 🏳️🌈 (@beansxooo) August 30, 2024
Despite the excitement of many netizens, religious groups have recently started protesting, shouting CJeS For “support the production of a drama that glorifies and encourages homosexuality.”. Their demand is the cancellation of K-Drama.
Inspect the Korea Content Association as the Ministry of Tourism, Sports and Culture wastes taxpayers’ money to support a homosexual drama!
— Protest banner
Today 10/14 – These people from the conservative party protested in front of the ministry building??!! I demand that Love In The Big City be cancelled!!!!
Read the banner, I want to vomit ☠️ pic.twitter.com/4fQNBW1do8
— Litbc 10/21 (@booger_cereal) October 14, 2024
K-Drama supporters were outraged when it emerged that religious groups had reported K-Drama trailers and removed them. Still, Love in the big city the writer Park Sang Young recently revealed that the production company, CLAMPthey removed trailers and stopped promotions due to content complaints. Despite this, Sang promised Love in the big city he would be released no matter what.
Love In The Big City trailers on all official sites are currently being removed EVERYWHERE after a mass protest by some Korean conservative groups.
SHAME ON THEM BECAUSE THEY ONLY GIVE US MORE REASONS TO SUPPORT THE HARDER DRAMA.
LOVE IN THE BIG CITY THIS OCTOBER 21ST! pic.twitter.com/0REvueTsMn
— mikey / 🏳️🌈 (@beansxooo) October 12, 2024
Thanks to the fact that the drama ‘Love Act in the Big City’ was reported to the parent organization and received a barrage of complaints from related departments, all official trailers were eventually removed. It was 9 days before the drama started, and I couldn’t sleep all night because I was so anxious about the ridiculous situation of not being able to promote anything. I thought I was used to this after working as a writer for 8 years. pic.twitter.com/yLTuhc2kTc
— New York (SangYoung Park) (@novelistpark) October 12, 2024
Due to a certain organization targeting the drama ‘Love in the Big City’ and the wave of complaints filed with the relevant department, we had to remove all official trailers. We’re only nine days away from the drama’s premiere, and we’re in a ridiculous situation where we can’t promote it at all. I’m so frustrated that I couldn’t sleep a wink all night. I thought I was used to this sort of thing after eight years as a writer.
—Park Sang Young
How you can do it to be successful >
— New York (SangYoung Park) (@novelistpark) October 12, 2024
Hand. The ugly face of hate is something I can never get used to, no matter how many times I experience it. I’m looking for ways to resume advertising. Whatever happens, we will definitely premiere on October 21st. Everyone, please enjoy it to the fullest! In the end we will win!
This must be a sign that this is going to be a huge thing.
—Park Sang Young
Even before the protests began, actor Nam Yoon Su, who was very popular, began receiving an influx of homophobic comments on his Instagram from self-proclaimed “fans.” However, he continued to promote Love in the big city.
Now, Nam Yoon Su has spoken out about his reaction to the homophobic comments in a new promotional press conference Love in the big city.
Nam Yoon Su revealed that he laughs at such comments. He recognizes that positive responses far outweigh negative ones, and that’s what he focuses on.
Nam Yoon Su shared that he laughs at the homophobic comments he receives for playing a gay role.
“I didn’t care about them. I laughed when I received snide comments. Those people were actually 1 in 100. I received many messages of support.
THE ROLL OF THE EYES.THIS DIVAAA pic.twitter.com/ubTsitrU8Z
— mikey / 🏳️🌈 (@beansxooo) October 16, 2024
Fans were impressed by Nam Yoon Su’s fresh and mature response.
the way Nam Yoonsu wanted you to know so much he didn’t give a FUCK about your homophobic comments he said next question I’m screaming 😭pic.twitter.com/9paYELqUS3
— n (@rvinpeake) October 16, 2024
nam yoonsu you will always be iconic 🙂↕️pic.twitter.com/PxTj06uTAH
— 𝐚𝐥𝐢 🪐 love in the era of big cities (@blwemlng) October 15, 2024
Another fan sent Nam Yoon Su a message to encourage him amid homophobia. Nam Yoon Su reportedly responded, reassuring them that he wasn’t worried about others’ opinions of him.
“Thank you!! From the moment I was introduced to Love in the Big City, I stopped caring about the gaze of others” naam yoon on FOR THE PRESIDENT https://t.co/s0fRn3qHdR
—neo (@acdgojo) October 15, 2024
In another interview to promote the K-Drama, Nam Yoon Su revealed his true feelings about playing a gay character and responded to audience reactions to his portrayal of the role.
Read more below.
Popular actor faces backlash and homophobia for starring in new BL K-Drama
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