<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2zuGAr_0w8osmFk00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2zuGAr_0w8osmFk00" width="960" height="540" ><p>The announcement of an LGBTQIA+ subplot in the upcoming K-Drama Love in the Big City has incited heated backlash and has prompted sponsors to remove all promotional material for the show.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C_OBW9XzqWi/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:16px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C_OBW9XzqWi/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;">View this post on Instagram</div></div><div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"></div><div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"><div><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"></div><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"></div><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"></div></div><div style="margin-left: 8px;"><div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"></div><div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; 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padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C_OBW9XzqWi/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Love In The Big City | 대도시의 사랑법 🌃 (@love_in_bigcity)</a></p></div><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);delay=function(){window.instgrm.Embeds.process()};setTimeout(delay,500)"></blockquote><p>The drama is a screen adaptation of Park Sang Young's bestselling novel, and the cast features actors Jin Ho Eun as Kyu Ho and Nam Yoon Su as Go Young.</p><p>Fans of the book, along with the enthusiasts of the adapted Boy Love series and the majority of LGBTQIA+ members, were thrilled to see the work they have grown to love come to life on screen.</p><p>Over the past several weeks, religious organizations have significantly stepped up their protests against what they call "gay propaganda." Reportedly, because of considerable pressure from the conservative groups, expressions of interest in the latest trailers have been withdrawn from all platforms.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Today 14/10 - These people from conservative party protested in front of the ministry building??!! Demanding Love In The Big City to be cancelled!!!! <br><br><br><br>Read the banner, i wanna throw up ☠️ <a href="https://t.co/4fQNBW1do8">pic.twitter.com/4fQNBW1do8</a></p>— Litbc 21/10 (@booger_cereal) <a href="https://twitter.com/booger_cereal/status/1845746293421093210?ref_src=twsrc^tfw">October 14, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote><p>According to the cast and crew, drama writer Park Sang Young has confirmed through her agents that the premiere will proceed as scheduled on October 21. She has expressed her frustration over the current circumstances on her social media page.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"><p lang="ko" dir="ltr">드라마 대도시의 사랑법 모 단체에 좌표 찍히고, 관련 부서 민원 폭탄 들어간 덕분에 결국 공식 예고편을 모두 내리게 됐습니다. 드라마 오픈 9일 전인데 아무 홍보도 못하는 말도 안 되는 상황에 부아가 치밀어 올라 밤새 한 숨도 못 잤어요. 작가 생활 8년 하면서 이런 일 익숙해졌다고 생각했는데 <a href="https://t.co/yLTuhc2kTc">pic.twitter.com/yLTuhc2kTc</a></p>— 박상영 (SangYoung Park) (@novelistpark) <a href="https://twitter.com/novelistpark/status/1844918075952595141?ref_src=twsrc^tfw">October 12, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"><p lang="ko" dir="ltr">혐오의 민낯은 겪어도 겪어도 도무지 익숙해지지가 않네요. 광고 재개할 방법 찾고 있고요. 어떤 일이 있어도 10월 21일날 무조건 오픈 할 겁니다. 여러분 신나게 즐겨주세요! 결국엔 우리가 이겨!</p>— 박상영 (SangYoung Park) (@novelistpark) <a href="https://twitter.com/novelistpark/status/1844918080222474318?ref_src=twsrc^tfw">October 12, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote><p>"Due to a certain organisation targeting the drama and the flood of complaints filed with the relevant department, we ended up having to take down all the official trailers. I'm looking for ways to resume advertising. No matter what happens, we will definitely premiere on October 21".</p><p>Social media has responded to the situation with disgust and flood upon a flood of indignation and a call to action.</p><p>Many followers of the original novel and fans of the show plan to support the series on social media to now only demonstrate the weakness of the allegations brought by the groups and, indeed, the benefits of inclusivity.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The protest was infront of TVING &amp; CJ building. They even threatened to boycott all CJ products if Love In The Big City continued to air. Seems TVING tried to quell the protest by taking down the trailers. But these ppl want whole series to be cancelled<br><br><br><br>Guys what should we do :( <a href="https://t.co/E7aNHsWk74">https://t.co/E7aNHsWk74</a><a href="https://t.co/OHDGxMMkR8">pic.twitter.com/OHDGxMMkR8</a></p>— Litbc 21/10 (@booger_cereal) <a href="https://twitter.com/booger_cereal/status/1845784876882268565?ref_src=twsrc^tfw">October 14, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">if you told me years ago that we will see nam yoonsu kissing men, i would never believe you <a href="https://t.co/FzlATcxtoD">pic.twitter.com/FzlATcxtoD</a></p>— ttof brainrot (@kitaewanie) <a href="https://twitter.com/kitaewanie/status/1829371659025072484?ref_src=twsrc^tfw">August 30, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote><p>Overall, the coordinated protests seem to have had the opposite effect, as many followers now suggest boycotting TVING, the production company and associated companies.</p><p>Nam Yoon Su's fans, on the other hand, applauded the actor for choosing the initial professional project. They claimed that due to the fear of losing millions of fans and ties with sponsorship, hardly any A-list actors ever agree to play in gay series.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Love In The Big City trailers in all official site is currently removed EVERYWHERE after a mass complain from some Koreans conservatives group.<br><br><br><br>SHAME ON THEM BECAUSE THEY JUST GIVE US MORE REASON TO SUPPORT THE DRAMA HARDER.<br><br><br><br>LOVE IN THE BIG CITY OUT THIS OCT 21! <a href="https://t.co/0REvueTsMn">pic.twitter.com/0REvueTsMn</a></p>— mikey / 🏳️‍🌈 (@beansxooo) <a href="https://twitter.com/beansxooo/status/1844935089274355976?ref_src=twsrc^tfw">October 12, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote><p>It is unclear how the situation will have affected views in the long run as the show's release date nears.</p><p><b><i>What can you say about the story? Share your comments below.</i></b></p><p><b><i>Kdramastars own this.</i></b></p><p><b><i>This article was written by:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Rovelyn Barba</i></b></p></div></body>

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'Love in the Big City' Sparks Outrage: Sponsors Pull Support Amidst 'Gay Propaganda' Claims

The announcement of an LGBTQIA+ subplot in the upcoming K-Drama Love in the Big City has incited heated backlash and has prompted sponsors to remove all promotional material for the show. The drama is a screen adaptation of Park Sang Young's bestselling novel, and the cast features actors Jin Ho...