Controversy Surrounds TV Chosun's 'Joseon's Love' for Explicit Content
Controversy Surrounds TV Chosun's 'Joseon's Love' for Explicit Content
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Controversy Surrounds TV Chosun's 'Joseon's Love' for Explicit Content
Controversy Surrounds TV Chosun's 'Joseon's Love' for Explicit Content
TV Chosun's 'Joseon's Love' has sparked controversy for featuring discussions on sexual relations and explicit content for three consecutive weeks. While the show aims to portray the romantic and family lives of celebrities, questions have arisen regarding the appropriateness of its provocative editing.

In a recent episode, couples Shim Hyun-seop, Yoon Jung-soo, and Bae Ki-sung engaged in a video call with Kim Ji-yeon, a gynecologist with 14 years of experience, to discuss strategies for conceiving a child. Previously, Bae Ki-sung's wife, Lee Eun-bi, visited a traditional herbal clinic known for its 'Samshin Grandpa' lineage, asking explicit questions. This time, Yoon Jung-soo's wife, Won Jin-seo, continued with high-level inquiries directed at the gynecologist.
Controversy Surrounds TV Chosun's 'Joseon's Love' for Explicit Content
Controversy Surrounds TV Chosun's 'Joseon's Love' for Explicit Content
Controversy Surrounds TV Chosun's 'Joseon's Love' for Explicit Content
Controversy Surrounds TV Chosun's 'Joseon's Love' for Explicit Content
Won Jin-seo asked, "There's a saying that if you want a son, you need to satisfy your wife..." to which Yoon Jung-soo, seemingly flustered, responded, "Was I lacking?" Gynecologist Kim Ji-yeon explained, "Satisfying your wife increases the chances of conception. Regardless of wanting a son or daughter, satisfaction raises the probability of pregnancy. The uterus contracts, aiding sperm movement, and more hormones are released."

While pregnancy is a valid topic for a couple's reality show, 'Joseon's Love' appears to have intended to provide realistic information about the process. However, criticisms have emerged regarding the overly provocative presentation.

Bae Ki-sung also confessed to having sexual relations for eight consecutive days in an attempt to conceive. He stated, "I was told to do it frequently, so we did it for eight days. I thought I might die suddenly from this."

Discussions about infertility and preparing for pregnancy can be beneficial to viewers. The issue lies in the explicit and repetitive mentions of sexual relations. The cast's personal experiences were detailed, and the production team highlighted them with captions, leaving an impression of sensationalism rather than informative content.

'Joseon's Love' is rated for viewers aged 15 and older and is broadcast during a time slot accessible to various age groups. There are calls for the production team to exercise more discretion in content moderation. With similar themes recurring over the past three weeks, concerns about the show's editorial direction have been raised. Critics suggest the production team should reflect on whether the focus was on providing information or sensationalism.

Ryu Ye-ji, TenAsia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr
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