Gay kdramas

Gay Characters in Kdramas: The Good, The Bad, and The Mediocre

Gay characters rarely show up in Korean dramas. Though there have been a few characters over the years, In terms of representation, the characterization and stories of these characters are usually nothing to write home about, but I figured, why not pen about it anyway? Here’s my observe and don’t view list, if you’re looking for male lover characters in kdramas.

Warning for spoilers galore!

The Mediocre (these aren’t bad, but they’re not the leading either)

Lily Fever (2015)

The Story: Kyung Ju heads to her friends house one day to spot her missing passport. She finds Se Rang instead.

Should You Watch?: Sure. This show is quirky and just downright odd. The termination leaves a lot to be desired and the story itself is compassionate of all over the place, but it’s cute, it’s funny, it’s concise, most of it’s nonsense, and the girls have lots of chemistry. It’s only a bonus that Se Rang is a standout character of this show. You’ll probably fall for her yourself by the end of the webseries.

The Lover: Joon Jae and Takuya (2015)

The Story: Different couples reside together in an apartment building

Our Favorite K-dramas with LGBTQ+ Storylines to Watch on KOCOWA Right Now

Happy Pride Month! KOCOWA is delighted to shine a bright on shows that have Gay 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 love 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 contain not watched all of these K-dramas, I do want to spotlight two that I contemplate were wonderfully done, especially in the time they were created. Those two dramas are “Painter of the Wind” and “Coffee Prince”, which, for me, had honest 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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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 individuality 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 finest 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 miniature 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 Queer 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

Best Gay K-Dramas That You Have To Add To Your Watchlist

‘Semantic Error’ stars Park Seo ham and Park Jae-chan in the main roles. We're always interested in stories of enemies who become lovers. You're in for a treat with Semantic Error if you enjoy things enjoy that. The plot focuses on two students and their never-ending arguments. (Resolving Conflicts Amicably With Your Partner)

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4. ‘To My Star’

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5. ‘Unintentional Adoration Story’

‘Unintentional Cherish Story’ is one of the most popular Korean BL dramas of 2023. It is based on the webtoon (Top Korean Dramas That Brought Webtoons to Life) established as ‘Biuidojeog Yeonaedam’ by Phobe. The stor