In a major step forward for LGBTQ+ visibility in South Korean media, the country is set to premiere its first lesbian dating reality series, ToGetHer, later this month on local streaming platform Wavve.
While same-sex relationships remain legal in South Korea (outside of the military), widespread social stigma persists. Same-sex marriage is not legally recognised, and adoption rights remain restricted for same-sex couples, making the debut of a show centring lesbian love all the more groundbreaking.
📺 What Is ToGetHer About?
Set against the serene backdrop of Jeju Island, ToGetHer brings together a group of women seeking romantic connections while living together in a shared house — the ToGetHerHouse. Over the course of a week, they engage in intimate activities such as writing letters, going on dates, and sharing heartfelt conversations in search of genuine bonds.
The recently released teaser trailer refrains from revealing the contestants’ faces but instead focuses on soft, tender moments of connection, allowing audiences to feel the emotional depth before the romance even begins.
The show promises a heartwarming journey. “When women fall in love, the real love story begins,” the trailer says, hinting at an emotional, slow-burn narrative that contrasts with the often chaotic tone of Western dating reality shows.
To broaden its appeal, Wavve is also offering English subtitles, aiming to connect with a global audience of WLW (women-loving-women) viewers.
📣 Fans React with Excitement
The trailer quickly made waves on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), where fans expressed their delight:
“Why is this so cute?! I’m so used to dating shows in Spain or USA that this is so new to me.”
“I’m so seated I’ve fallen through the chair. I can’t express how excited I am.”
“Wavve really knows how to release the WLW content.”
💞 Not South Korea’s First Queer Reality Show
ToGetHer follows in the footsteps of His Man, Wavve’s successful gay dating reality series that launched in 2022 and has since aired three seasons. In His Man, gay men lived together for eight days, sharing emotional phone calls and navigating unexpected twists, including a surprise contestant arriving midseason.
Wavve also released Merry Queer, a documentary-style show exploring romantic journeys among same-sex and transgender couples navigating societal expectations around love and marriage.
While these shows have gained popularity and driven subscriber growth for Wavve, they’ve also sparked backlash from conservative groups. Protests were held outside Wavve’s headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, with concerns raised about the supposed influence on younger viewers.
