“Hoping he can make s2 too”— Fans react as Love In The Big City writer, Park Sang-young, hints at an overseas tour on the show’s success

On October 24, 2024, Korean media outlet Daum published a comprehensive interview of Love In The Big City’s author and scriptwriter, Park Sang-young. During the interview, Sang-young talked about his interest in planning an overseas tour with concerts, which are directly tied to the series' success. He said:

“I told them I'll make the actors into Hallyu stars. I'll even hold concerts. I've already decided on 12 countries, so I'd be grateful if you could help me keep that promise."

Fans of Love In The Big City seem to be impressed with the writer’s desire to hold overseas concerts. As a result, fans flooded the internet with their enthusiasm for the drama, which depicted gay romance. Expressing this sentiment, one user on X wrote:

“Hoping he can make s2 too.. I know it's a wishful thinking but it's never wrong to have hope right until the author himself denied it anyways support #LoveInTheBigCity watch it legally on tving and Viki”

Many fans showcased their support for the series, while others said they hope to get a second season.

“YOU GUYS THIS IS GETTING EVEN MORE AND MORE SERIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!! PROMOTING #LoveInTheBigCity LIKE MY LIFE LEGIT DEPENDS ON IT!!!!” commented a fan.

“I don't oppose to this breakthrough idea at all. IYKYK,” wrote another X user.

“Please do theatre during the concerts, I'm BEGGING,” stated a fan.

“The writer who loves our boys much, pls support them by trending, voting, reviewing,...The drama is not only in terms of acting but also conveying as well as more about life and society,... LGBTQ+ community,” commented another viewer.

Some fans wished success to Love In The Big City, while others insisted on bringing the series to the major streaming platforms.

“MAKE IT HAPPEN FOR THE GOD SAKE” exclaimed another fan.

“I hope he sees the request n wish for S2 . How many want a S2 with GoYoung N GyuHo. Hope he do something about it too,” commented an admirer.

“Wishing them all success they deserve it,” said another fan.

“They need to get the show on major streaming platforms ASAP! It’s so beautifully made, from the acting, writing, directing to the cinematography. I haven’t watched anything that made me feel so much in a while,” commented a fan.

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Love In The Big City is the adaptation of the novel of same name

Love In The Big City is the book written by Park Sang-young, who also worked as a scriptwriter for the eponymous TVING series. The latest eight-episode series featured Nam Yoon-su and Jin Ho-eun in the leading roles, besides other supporting characters.

The plot revolves around Go Young (Nam Yoon-su), a homosexual Korean man, living together with Mi Ae (Lee Soo-kyung), a heterosexual female. Go Young battles with his mother's denial of his homosexuality, and he is forced to leave his love interest Gyu Ho (Jin Ho-eun) owing to societal pressure.

Healing from his separation, Go Young travels to Thailand with someone new and discovers much more about himself in the course of his journey.

The episodes of Love In The Big City can be streamed on the online platforms of TVING and Viki Rakuten.