K-Drama Bittersweet Hell gained attention after shocking netizens with the ending for the gay character in the show.
DKZ‘s Jaechan starred in the show as Do Hyun.
During the show, netizens’ hearts couldn’t contain emotions when Jaechan’s character came out to his mom on the show. Even as more LGBTQIA+ characters make appearances in K-Dramas, this was not seen in mainstream shows broadcasted on major Korean networks, especially one like MBC.
Jaechan coming out 🏳️🌈 to his mom on his role in #BitterSweetHell cut
Dohyun we love you 🥹🥹 pic.twitter.com/XF7xr1NJg1
— Real.Xueba (@biichwho) June 21, 2024
Going into the final episode, netizens wondered what Jaechan’s fate would be with Junho in America, with many worrying that he wouldn’t get the happy ending he deserved.
In one of the final scenes, Jaechan’s character speaks to his senior, So Yi, who works at a cafe. He asks what the time is in Korea, and when she replies, she asks why he wasn’t at home yet, and Jaechan replied that he had been at the library.
Suddenly, an arm appeared around Jaechan, and it was Jun Ho, implying that they were both in America together. So Yi joked that they’re always together, and Jun Ho added, “Of course,” before asking when she was coming to see them.
When she said it would happen when she had somewhere to sleep, Jaechan replied that their house was spacious, and So Yi explained how determined she was to visit, even clocking in extra hours.
When So Yi put down the phone, the happy couple walked down the stairs hand in hand.
After seeing Jaechan get his happy ending with his boyfriend in America, netizens couldn’t hide their shock and happiness at seeing a gay character have a happy ending in a mainstream K-Drama.
HAPPY ENDING FOR A GAY CHARACTER IN A KDRAMA. MBC REALLY DID THAT. WE WON.
— m!a (@uniswith) June 29, 2024
A happy gay ending on national tv! ✨
Dohyun, portrayed by Park Jaechan (Semantic Error), reunites with his boyfriend in America. #BitterSweetHell is available to stream on Viki and VIU! pic.twitter.com/clHY28Q1Hx
— BL Update (@BLUPDATE2022) June 30, 2024
A coming out scene and a happy ending for our gay couple being broadcasted nationwide on national TV! MBC’s #BittersweetHell and our brilliant actor Park Jaechan did that! 👏👏👏 #우리집 #BittersweetHellFinale pic.twitter.com/1M8vOIKSqn
— ᴺⁱᵏᵏⁱ (@5fruityb0yZ) June 29, 2024
Dohyun (Played by Jaechan) reunited with his boyfriend in America 🥹 MBC gave a gay character a happy ending! Do you guys understand how important this is????? pic.twitter.com/t6KT3UbWpm
— m!a (@uniswith) June 29, 2024
MBC really wasn’t afraid to show that gays can also have a happy ending in a regular drama and be part of it as any other het couple 🥹 #BitterSweetHell was an amazing drama and Jaechan played his (queer) role flawlessly. Mad respect ♡ pic.twitter.com/sEoLtnaTna
— m!a (@uniswith) June 29, 2024
You can read more about netizens’ reactions to the show below.
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