The Korean drama Love in the Big City follows the story of Go Young, played by Nam Yoon Su, as he navigates life as a gay man in the complex dating world of South Korea. Go Young finds comfort in a like-minded girl in his college class, Choi Mi Ae played by Lee Soo Kyung, and the two begin living together.
In the midst of growing up and searching for a career that suits her interests, Go Young experiences love in its various forms and crosses partners to develop into new individuals. Love in the Big City tells his story of heartbreak and friendship.
Following the release of the film of the same name earlier this year, starring industry favorites Kim Go Eun and Noh Sang Hyun, the stakes were high for the same story to be adapted into a drama.
Despite having different focuses, with the former delving into the relationship between roommates and the latter exploring Go Young’s love story, there were doubts whether the drama would be able to keep its end of the bargain. However, any concerns were dispelled within 15 minutes of the first episode.
In its eight episodes, Love in the Big City manages to cover most of the protagonist's life, from her college days to approaching her thirties, and flashbacks from her high school days. At times, you'll find the show takes too long to get its point across, but as time goes on you'll realize that no scene is unwarranted.
Exploring different styles of romantic relationships, and especially the stereotypes that come with gay dating, the series handles the doubts of HIV-positive people with sensitivity. In each relationship, you’ll find lessons to be learned and things to take note of.
As you watch the show, bursts of anxiety will come over you as Go Young explores his attraction to men and tries to find the right man for him, Love in the Big City will also introduce you to his various friendships and how they keep him going, acting as the backbone of his youth.
At the same time, the show is anything but serious about the issues of modern dating and how it can make or break a person’s mind. It also explores the tropes of filial duty and the impact of parental relationships on a growing individual.
Love in the Big City doesn’t shy away from explicit language or visuals, which is rare in Korean entertainment and brings an edge to the BL scene. He also prioritizes beauty, capturing beautiful moments with well-thought-out scenarios.
At times, his autobiographical storytelling becomes very obvious, but it also provides a new perspective on the life of a writer. Nam Yoonsu and Jin Hoeun's Korean drama Love in the Big City will be available on Viki in most regions.
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