First Korean Lesbian Show Breaks Norms and Sparks Major Interest Online: Here Is All You Need to Know
Korean entertainment industry
is seeing another step towards a more diverse and global approach. While dating reality TV isn't a new concept in the country, this show is unique amongst others. Launching as the country's first-ever
lesbian dating show
, '
ToGetHer
' has garnered a lot of attention ever since its announcement.
Theme of the show 'ToGetHer'
First of its kind, 'ToGetHer' is a lesbian dating show which will stream exclusively on a popular online streaming platform. The show follows a number of women who have been selected after casting calls to spend time with one another and live with one another with the intention of finding a potential partner.
The teasers of the show, which did not show the faces of the contestants, still sparked a lot of interest. The teaser consisted of the women engaging in mundane activities and also experiencing the different challenges and emotions of a relationship.
Widespread support for the show
The show has received major support ever since its announcement. Even before the filming and production, during the casting calls, the production company saw an overwhelming response. Other than that, ever since it was teased online, it garnered a lot of attention and quickly went viral, both nationally and on a global level as well, according to reports by Allkpop.
Other queer-themed shows in South Korea
While 'ToGetHer' is the first of its kind due to the show's focus on lesbian relationships, there have been other dating shows in South Korea themed on LGBTQIA+ couples as well as gay couples. From the same streaming service that is going to be hosting 'ToGetHer', there have also been dating shows like '
His Man
'.
This show was primarily focused on gay men getting together under one roof and spending time together to find a partner and build connections. Another show that premiered on the platform was titled '
Merry Queer
'. This show puts focus on LGBTQIA+ couples in general. It involved gay, lesbian, and transgender relationships and followed the story of three couples as they navigated the world with one another.
Where Can You Watch the 'Together' Dating Show?
'ToGetHer' will easily be available for online streaming on the platform 'Wavve'. For accessing the show internationally, you can also find the episodes on the streaming service - 'Rakuten TV'. The show has already premiered its first episode, with 9 episodes in total set to be released. New episodes are set to drop every week on Friday, dating till June 27.
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