5 Korean Dramas which went overboard with explicit scenes & were deemed scandalous
Korean Dramas with their soaring popularity have been evolving dramatically in the international market. In their coming age era the K-dramas are credited with breaking several stereotypes, most of them starting from their homeland only. K-drama or K-pop has flipped the entertainment industry and west dominance upside down after witnessing a major surge in popularity and viewership, with increasing expectations with each passing day. K-dramas started gaining popularity as there were family dramas and shows related to families and connection. After a while, the writers shifted their focus on teens, introducing soft plotlines that included little to no nudity. However, given the widespread popularity of K-dramas among international fans and mature audiences, a wave of including bold and explicit scenes was seen taking shape in the K-entertainment industry.
Korean Dramas for Mature audience
Bold, explicit, sexual or even gore themes in Korean dramas are generally considered unhealthy and inappropriate in South Korea. In Fact exploring sexual themes through digitally consumed contents is still a taboo in most of the Asian countries. But, these days makers can be seen pushing out content in a very approachable and audience pleasing manner, fetching audiences from around the world. Below listed are 5 K-dramas which you can watch if you are bored of the typical plots.My Name
Han So Hee starrer My Name remained one of the most popular Netflix shows of 2021 coming from a rookie actress. The revenge plotline of the show in the mafia world, intrigued the audience to the core. Although the drama is focused mainly on Jiwoo uncovering the murder of her father by receiving training from the leading mafia gang, there is a separate fan base for the sex scene between Jiwoo and Pildo at the ending sequence of the story. The ending of the show simultaneously shocked the audience, keeping the show happening till the very end.Nevertheless
Song Kang has established himself as the chocolate boy of the K-industry. First with Love Alarm and then Nevertheless Song Kang’s magic has made him one of the finest and boldest heartthrob of the industry. In K-drama Nevertheless his character was a walking red flag, being a lead role this is something very unacceptable in K-drama in its mainland, however the friends with benefits concepts was widely loved and welcomed among the west and international audience, sending fans into a tizzy.Hit The spot
The initially established universal standard of K-dramas prohibiting any sexual content and the common witnessed sweet peck have begun to shift. the 2022 K-drama Hit the Spot defies every restriction on full-frontal nudity, sex scenes, intimate conversation, and romantic relationships. The protagonists of the Korean drama "Hit the Spot" Son Hee-jae rediscovers her sexual orientation while helping to broadcast a romance podcast.
