Nam Yoon Su, Jin Ho Eun’s BL Drama ‘Love in the Big City’ Called for Cancellation by Conservative Groups; Trailer dismantled

“Love in the Big City,” starring Nam Yoon Su and Jin Ho Eun, is scheduled to premiere on October 21st. Ahead of its highly anticipated release, the series and those associated with it have been embroiled in an unexpected controversy. South Korean conservative groups have protested the show’s cancellation, claiming it will have a “significant impact” on children.

According to recent reports from Korean media, a parent association spokesperson said that they were shocked after seeing the preview of the drama. “The trailer, full of scenes of nudity, deep kisses and physical intimacy between people of the same gender, was unbearable to watch,” the person said.

The conservative groups further added: “It is appalling that a government agency responsible for raising awareness of rising HIV/AIDS rates among youth is ignoring its ethical and moral responsibilities and using taxes to support drama “that promote and glorify homosexuality.” They also claimed that this “type of content” would cause mental and physical harm to their children.

Due to the ongoing backlash, all teasers were privatized on October 12th and the main trailer was completely removed. After another round of reviews, it will now be republished on October 16th.