The February 25th episode of the JTBC drama, 'Seonam Girls High School Investigators' took a bold approach at portraying the subject of homosexuality with a kiss scene, leaving the rather conservative viewers of Korea surprised.
When asked why they decided to take such a bold approach (by Korean standards that is), the producers of the drama responded, "We produced this project in aims to raise acceptance of diversity. We do not think that it is up to us to decide whether homosexuality is right or wrong. Homosexuality was the very first topic that PD Yeo Yoon Hyuk had wanted to touch upon when we were in the midst of preparing 'Seonam Girls High School'. Although PD Yeo worried about the reaction, he wanted to push forward with a topic that should be dealt with. The homosexual students that we actually met with told us that they do receive unfair treatment at school because of their sexual orientation. We came to produce this drama in hopes that diversity will become accepted."
It's said there was no formal complaint lodged regarding this kiss scene by the viewers, but the scene was bold enough for Korea Communications Standards Commission to take notice. The commission revealed, "We are currently confirming the content of the broadcast. We will decide whether this is an issue after we look into it and whether there is any violation against broadcast policy."
"We produced this project in aims to raise acceptance of diversity. We do not think that it is up to us to decide whether homosexuality is right or wrong.
