Love In The Big City
Love In The Big City
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Love In The Big City

8.9
Yr 2024
Rt 55m
Status Ended
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Series Brief

Overview

A young gay man and his spirited roommate help each other navigate love, mortality and sexuality in the bustling city of Seoul.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 88 /100

Love In The Big City has earned warm praise from critics, who celebrate it as a resonant, provocative, and deeply moving queer drama. Lead actor Nam Yoon Su receives widespread acclaim for a captivating performance that grounds the show's exploration of youth, romantic connection, and self-discovery in modern Seoul.

Reviewers frequently highlight the series' artistic qualities, praising its top-tier acting and stunning visuals that unfold like visual poetry. Critics also appreciate its nuanced portrayal of the emotional toll inflicted by societal judgment, noting that the series thoughtfully tackles the complexities of love and belonging despite facing controversy and conservative backlash in South Korea.

“The acting is top level, the visuals are stunning, and it unfolds like visual poetry.”

“The series highlights the emotional toll of societal judgment and the complexities of finding love (of others and of yourself) and belonging.”

“Love In The Big City is a provocative queer drama depicting the life of a young, gay man living in the city trying to make his way in the world.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Rakuten Viki
US • CA
Why fans love it

This 2024 drama captures the friction of youthful transition in Seoul through an understated lens. While many projects in the genre rely on overt flourishes, this series focuses on the quieter dynamics of a gay man and his spirited roommate. It prioritizes the psychological nuances of their connection, framing their shared experience as a deliberate meditation on mortality and personal growth rather than a frantic pursuit of romance.

Nam Yoon-su leads a cast that translates the source novel to the screen with a focus on interiority. The narrative maintains a vibrant atmosphere despite the heavy themes, balancing the chaos of the city with the intimacy of a long-term living arrangement. It operates as a grounded character study of how individuals categorize their sexuality while searching for stability in an unpredictable environment. The result is a portrayal of modern life that feels intimate, specific, and structurally focused on the evolution of a singular, complex friendship.

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Keywords

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Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
October 21, 2024
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
55 minutes
Origin
KR
TMDB Votes
46