Korean Drama Series

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LGBTQ+ Subtext in 'The King's Affection:' A Case Study in Balancing Subtext and Outright Homosexuality When Creating Media in Conservative South Korean Society

As you may recall, I got my roommate hooked on Netflix's romance period K-drama, "The King's Affection," last month. With the streaming giant having just released the series finale two days ago, it got me thinking. How does conservative South Korean society balance LGBTQ+ themes in their media?

What Getting My Roommate Hooked On Netflix's "The King's Affection" Taught Me About My Identity + 5 Gateway K-Dramas to Watch for the Uninitiated

Enstarz is not quite known for personal essays. However, in celebration with SF9's "Rumination" mini album release, I wanted to talk about how SF9's Rowoon's latest Korean drama, Netflix's "The King's Affection," led to an internal rumination of my own regarding K-dramas, identity, and soft power cultural dominance.

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