Why do these relationships feel deeper than the typical rom-com fluff? Enter the Korean concept of (정). It is a bond formed through a mixture of shared history, kindness, and obligation. It is the love that survives an argument. It is caring for someone even when you are angry at them.
For a long time, the Asian Diary was strictly heterosexual. However, the last five years have seen a massive shift. The "Boy Love" (BL) and "Girl Love" (GL) genres, particularly from Thailand, Japan, and Taiwan, are producing some of the most on television today.
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