How Netflix's XOKitty draws inspiration from Korean dramas
’s queer storylines and characters, calling them significant, “considering that LGBTQ+ rights and representation are still not widely accepted in the Korean mainstream.”
Multiple queer storylines—Q and Florian’s, Yuri and Juliana’s, Kitty and Yuri’s—collide with societal norms and disapproving parents, marking a noticeable difference from recent American teen shows, like , which features queer characters living their lives openly. But queerness is still integral to Korean entertainment.“Queerness is hyper-present in K-dramas because Korean television frequently employs camp styles and aesthetics,” says Jung. “Queerness goes beyond just representation through characters. It is found in music, wardrobe, makeup, triangulated relationships, excess, and other subtexts.
“K-dramas are designed to be addictive and binge-worthy,” Jung says, “just like bulgogi and honey butter chips.”
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