Nam Yoon-su Responds to Anti-Homosexuality Protests in “Love in the Big City”: “I Just Laugh Off Hate Comments”

On October 16, a press conference and highlight screening for the TVING drama “Love in the Big City” occurred at CGV Yongsan I’Park Mall, located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. This event featured notable attendees, including directors Hur Jin-ho, Hong Ji-young, Son Tae-gyum, and Kim Se-in, alongside writer Park Sang-young and actors Nam Yoon-su, Oh Hyun-kyung, Kwon Hyuk, Na Hyun-woo, Jin Ho-eun, and Kim Won-joong.

LGBTQ+ K-drama “Love in the Big City” Faces Protest from Religious Group

The narrative of “Love in the Big City” chronicles the ten-year exploration of writer Go Young, portrayed by Nam Yoon-su, as he navigates the complexities of life and love. The series utilizes a Hollywood-influenced directorial approach, with diverse directors for each episode; Hur Jin-ho, Hong Ji-young, Son Tae-gyum, and Kim Se-in each directing two episodes, each lasting approximately 50 minutes.

The series has encountered criticism from some conservative factions due to its representation of LGBTQ+ themes.

Regarding the backlash, Park Sang-young expressed an optimistic perspective, stating, “I shared my frustrations on social media, but then I considered, ‘Are they inadvertently promoting our project? Isn’t it Lucky Vicky? Don’t successful productions often stir controversy?’”

In response to the negativity from certain groups, Nam Yoon-su remarked that he remains unfazed. “When I see hateful comments, I merely find humor in them. Conversely, I receive an abundance of uplifting messages – I typically wake up to around 100 each day,” he said.

He elaborated, “Lately, I have sensed a shift in perspectives. People are becoming more open-minded, and I believe there is a promising path ahead for us. This realization moves me; it indicates that our society is evolving.”