In a historic move for South Korean television, the local streaming platform Wavve is set to release ToGetHer (너의 연애), the country’s first reality show centred on lesbian romantic relationships. Premiering on April 25, the series marks a significant step toward greater LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream Korean media.

The South Korean lesbian show takes place on Jeju Island, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site, where participants will live together in the ToGetHer House for one week. During their stay, the women will go on dates, write letters, and spend time bonding in a romantic setting. The show’s tagline, “When women fall for women, the real love story begins,” hints at an emotionally rich narrative.

In the official trailer, several participants voice their hopes for authentic connection. One woman shares her desire for a relationship “that I can seriously consider spending the rest of my life in,” while another dreams of finding “a romantic love on Jeju Island.” These candid expressions highlight the show’s emphasis on sincerity and long-term connection.

Wavve is not new to queer storytelling. In 2022, the platform launched His Man, a widely acclaimed series featuring gay men living together in search of love. That same year, they released Merry Queer, which explored romantic relationships among LGBTQ+ youth.

While the show ToGetHer is a milestone for lesbian visibility, it enters a cultural landscape that remains legally and socially conservative. South Korea does not recognise same-sex marriage, bans same-sex couples from adopting children, and still allows so-called ‘conversion therapy’. Previous LGBTQ+ shows were met with protests from conservative groups, who rallied outside Wavve’s Seoul headquarters, accusing the platform of promoting “harmful” content for children. 

Despite anticipated backlash, ToGetHer represents a bold and necessary shift in Korean media for a more inclusive society, where love doesn’t have boundaries.