LGBTQ+ Subtext in 'The King's Affection:' A Case Study in Balancing Subtext and Outright Homosexuality When Creating Media in Conservative South Korean Society

As you may recall, I got my roommate hooked on Netflix's romance period K-drama, "The King's Affection," last month. With the streaming giant having just released the series finale two days ago, it got me thinking. How does conservative South Korean society balance LGBTQ+ themes in their media?

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