Not only was the TV series part of a genre — Boys’ Love, or BL for short — that was lesser-known in South Korea, it depicted something rarely seen on the country’s screens: same-sex romance.
“Semantic Error,” which was based on a popular web novel of the same name, tells the story of two male college students who fall in love.
And the risk paid off: “Semantic Error” became a hit upon its release in 2022.
There are currently more than 20 BL shows being produced in South Korea.
The on-screen adaptation of "Semantic Error" stars Park Seo-ham as Jang Jae-young and Jaechan as Chu Sang-woo.
Persons:
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Organizations:
CNN, Elle, Cosmopolitan, BL, Seoul National University . Local, Sydney’s Macquarie University, South
Locations:
South Korean, South Korea, Japan, Seoul, Asia, Taiwan, Thailand, Korean