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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fans are livid after first Korean lesbian dating show edits out controversial cast member
South Korea's first ever lesbian dating show has seemingly lost the plot as former fans denounce the decision to edit one controversial cast member out of the show. After the first episodes of ToGetHer dropped in April, contestant Kim Riwon quickly found her past working as a cam girl outed to the world. She was also accused of "queerbaiting" after it was discovered she had previously been in a relationship with a man she alleged was toxic and abusive, despite her insistence that she is, in fact, a woman who loves women. As conservative tides turned against her, a fellow cast member also made confusing accusations that Riwon made inappropriate advances towards her by seemingly asking her to spend time together. All of this led to the production company hitting pause on the episodes to regroup as they decided what to do. Some fans were demanding Riwon be cut from the show entirely, while others were furious this was even being considered a scandal. On May 4, ThisPlay announced that the show would be resuming — with Riwon edited out as much as possible without losing the overall storylines. — (@) The decision has sparked outrage and frustration on social media, particularly from international viewers. Posts from the official account have been met with repeated protests of "no riwon no views" and slamming ThisPlay for allegedly catering to misogyny and homophobia while failing to protect Riwon. — (@) "Oh so yall decided to stand by the buillies, riwon is a victim not a criminals yall just token support women and always stand by the men and the patriarchal society i guess" — (@) "You know damn well that no one will watch the reality show now, because you didn't want to protect Riwon, she really needed it, don't expect support of any kind and even less from the community to whom this program was directed, it's shameful." — (@) "Don't do another show next time. You don't know what you are doing. Your lack of awareness, understanding and insensitivity around these women has been distasteful. This is a reflection of your failure to protect those women" — (@) "I think riwon just agreed to whatever was discussed—like limiting her scenes—because she probably felt she had no right to demand anything. She's been publicly humiliated simply because of her past. All she wanted was to find love and be out and proud. She didn't sign up for this" — (@) "The people you're pandering to will NEVER be accepting of us lesbians, no matter how hard you try to please them. This is a big mistake. Blaming doesn't help us advance our rights, but in this case you are to let down not only Riwon, but also the lesbian community." — (@) "You did your own background checks. You wanted Riwon on your show. She's shown bravery by coming out & appearing on #ToGetHer despite the serious homophobia in your country. Now, you take the easy way out & just cut off the "controversy." Then, that's it for me, too. I'm out." And as subsequent episodes have begun to air, the lack of Riwon has been painfully noticeable, which has added to the backlash. — (@) "If Riwon is not there, then the program is not watched." — (@) "and fuck you for editing riwon out tf" — (@) "ToGetHer is boring and empty without riwon im sorry yall i'm out" — (@) "Riwon and Seoyeon picking matching cards to go on a painting date, you see Riwon hand on Seoyeon shoulder, she is so happy about it, it's so tragic we didn't get to see the date, those two actually like eachother" — (@) "Hard to watch now that riwon has been completely cut" — (@) "the lack of riwon makes me sick so it's so good to see her when we do" — (@) "riwon brought so much heart to the episodes. sorry to say but it feels so empty and boring without her. selective allyship is the real stain on the show. BRING RIWON BACK" — (@) No matter how you spin it, it's an unfortunate way for South Korea's first lesbian dating show to play out.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why Korean lesbian dating show 'ToGetHer' has been paused, the controversy explained
South Korea's first ever lesbian dating show is hitting pause after backlash against one of its cast members — and fans are not happy about it. ToGetHer premiered on Wavve last week, with international audiences immediately scrambling to find ways to watch it themselves. But it wasn't long before accusations came out that one of the cast members, Kim Ri Won, had previously created adult content and dated men. There was immediately backlash, with some people insisting she shouldn't be participating in the series with her past, as well as theorizing that she was secretly straight. Riwon took to social media to apologize to those who felt betrayed by the things that came to light. She also acknowledged having dated a man while trying to deny her sexuality, but says she has since accepted that she only loves women. The production company, ThisPlay, issued a series of statements denying that they knew about adult content. They vaguely referenced something that was initially investigated during the casting process and disproven, but said that whatever subsequently surfaced was something else of which they had been uninformed. Things got even messier when a fellow cast member, Hangyeol, posted a statement accusing Riwon of making an "inappropriate proposal." Specifically, it seems as if Riwon made a comment about traveling together and Hangyeol later interpreted it to be something more nefarious — something Riwon has outright denied. "hangyeol saying that riwon was trying to call her to the sex industry js bc she asked her out a date, bro wdym" The controversies ultimately led to the decision to temporarily put the show — which has already been filmed — on pause as ThisPlay considers how to edit future episodes with everything that's happened in mind. Despite the backlash Riwon has been receiving on Korean sites, sapphic fans across the world have largely pointed the finger at homophobes and misogynists for driving the drama, and have rallied to show their support. "With korean incels on her ass and the person she trusted with also attacking her i hope that riwon knows she has an army of people who still behind her. Please be safe :( " "i cannot support a show that claims to be for queer women but prioritises male opinions, so i will stop watchingshame on you. riwon and the queer women of south korea deserve better." "The rumor of riwon faking her sexuality to join #ToGetHer for cloutwas started by the MAN who assaulted and threatened her and some y'll believing him before even she spoke?!!!" "i only care about riwon's wellness right now, hope she is okay and have people that are with her in this situation. it's such a shame this is happening to her" "if they edit riwon out i'm not watching" "BRO NO ONE IS PUSHING YOU TO GET TOGETHER WITH RIWON, THIS CHILD IS PISSING ME OFF. IF U DON'T LIKE GETTING ASKED OUT FOR DINENR DECLINE HER IN UR DMS NOT AIR OUT UR BUSINESS AHhhhhHhHhHhhHh" "i feel so bad about riwon and the all #ToGetHer casts. they've been harrased by korean cishet hannams constantly and riwon got accused being camgirl then suddenly questioning her sexuality...? damn being women specifically LESBIAN are so hard in korea FREE MY WOMEN" "This was supposed to be our cute little lesbian dating show but of course men ruined it for us all… my heart breaks for Riwon and all the Korean women who have to live in such a misogynistic and homophobic society" "what is the point of her story like it's very immature to throw riwon under the bus like that, that's why they shouldn't cast people born after camp rock in dating shows" "As a lesbian woman, it just hurts to see SK first Lesbian reality show be bought down by negative people and homophobic. Riwon deserves better, she's just a woman trying to start fresh and be a woman who loves women. I hate men and homophobic women." ToGetHer is expected to resume airing next week, but details beyond that remain up in the air.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why Korean lesbian dating show 'ToGetHer' has been paused, the controversy explained
South Korea's first ever lesbian dating show is hitting pause after backlash against one of its cast members — and fans are not happy about it. ToGetHer premiered on Wavve last week, with international audiences immediately scrambling to find ways to watch it themselves. But it wasn't long before accusations came out that one of the cast members, Kim Ri Won, had previously created adult content and dated men. There was immediately backlash, with some people insisting she shouldn't be participating in the series with her past, as well as theorizing that she was secretly straight. Riwon took to social media to apologize to those who felt betrayed by the things that came to light. She also acknowledged having dated a man while trying to deny her sexuality, but says she has since accepted that she only loves women. — (@) The production company, ThisPlay, issued a series of statements denying that they knew about adult content. They vaguely referenced something that was initially investigated during the casting process and disproven, but said that whatever subsequently surfaced was something else of which they had been uninformed. Things got even messier when a fellow cast member, Hangyeol, posted a statement accusing Riwon of making an "inappropriate proposal." Specifically, it seems as if Riwon made a comment about traveling together and Hangyeol later interpreted it to be something more nefarious — something Riwon has outright denied. — (@) "hangyeol saying that riwon was trying to call her to the sex industry js bc she asked her out a date, bro wdym" — (@) — (@) The controversies ultimately led to the decision to temporarily put the show — which has already been filmed — on pause as ThisPlay considers how to edit future episodes with everything that's happened in mind. Despite the backlash Riwon has been receiving on Korean sites, sapphic fans across the world have largely pointed the finger at homophobes and misogynists for driving the drama, and have rallied to show their support. — (@) "With korean incels on her ass and the person she trusted with also attacking her i hope that riwon knows she has an army of people who still behind her. Please be safe :( " — (@) "i cannot support a show that claims to be for queer women but prioritises male opinions, so i will stop watchingshame on you. riwon and the queer women of south korea deserve better." — (@) "The rumor of riwon faking her sexuality to join #ToGetHer for cloutwas started by the MAN who assaulted and threatened her and some y'll believing him before even she spoke?!!!" — (@) "i only care about riwon's wellness right now, hope she is okay and have people that are with her in this situation. it's such a shame this is happening to her" — (@) "if they edit riwon out i'm not watching" — (@) "BRO NO ONE IS PUSHING YOU TO GET TOGETHER WITH RIWON, THIS CHILD IS PISSING ME OFF. IF U DON'T LIKE GETTING ASKED OUT FOR DINENR DECLINE HER IN UR DMS NOT AIR OUT UR BUSINESS AHhhhhHhHhHhhHh" — (@) "i feel so bad about riwon and the all #ToGetHer casts. they've been harrased by korean cishet hannams constantly and riwon got accused being camgirl then suddenly questioning her sexuality...? damn being women specifically LESBIAN are so hard in korea FREE MY WOMEN" — (@) "This was supposed to be our cute little lesbian dating show but of course men ruined it for us all… my heart breaks for Riwon and all the Korean women who have to live in such a misogynistic and homophobic society" — (@) "what is the point of her story like it's very immature to throw riwon under the bus like that, that's why they shouldn't cast people born after camp rock in dating shows" — (@) "As a lesbian woman, it just hurts to see SK first Lesbian reality show be bought down by negative people and homophobic. Riwon deserves better, she's just a woman trying to start fresh and be a woman who loves women. I hate men and homophobic women." ToGetHer is expected to resume airing next week, but details beyond that remain up in the air.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
First-ever Korean lesbian dating show, 'ToGetHer' launches on Wavve — here's how to watch
South Korea has launched its first ever lesbian dating show, and we're so ready for it! The adorably named ToGetHer features seven contestants who all move into one home together on Jeju Island for the duration of the show. While there, they'll engage in activities and conversations to get to know one another and see whether they have a romantic connection with anyone in the house. The show is Thisplay Company's follow-up to their dating show centered around gay men, His Man. That series premiered in 2022 and earned the title of South Korea's first-ever gay dating series. ToGetHer has already drawn international attention from fans who are excited to see this sort of representation in South Korea and can't wait to see how things shake out for the contestants. from LGBTnews That said, there's also already been some drama surrounding the cast. After the show premiered, one contestant, Kim Riwon, was accused of queerbaiting after her past as a cam girl came to light. The production said they had been unaware of her past and called for an end to the backlash against her. Riwon herself shared an apology to social media, which was translated into English by an X user. In it, she confirmed that she had previously created adult videos but reaffirmed to viewers that she identifies as a lesbian. — (@) — (@) ToGetHer debuted its first two episodes on April 25 on Wavve, where it is currently ranked 14th in viewership on the streaming platform. It will continue airing weekly through June 20, dropping 10 episodes total. Some international viewers will be able to watch on Rakuten TV, though many may be stuck looking for alternative streaming options and highlights from the show. - YouTube
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lesbian dating show To Get Her contestant Riwon addresses camgirl past, admits dating men after controversy: 'It's true'
The debut of To Get Her, South Korea's first lesbian dating reality show, aimed to break new ground in queer representation. However, shortly after its premiere on April 25, the show became embroiled in controversy centered around contestant Kim Riwon. To Get Her contestant Riwon accused of queer-baiting and faking her sexuality Riwon, who quickly gained popularity among viewers for her charisma and visuals, faced allegations of queer-baiting and accusations of faking her sexuality. These claims intensified when images and videos from her past as a "racy streamer" surfaced online, leading to widespread criticism. In response, Riwon deleted all posts from her Instagram account, which had approximately 293,000 followers. Further, she also penned a lengthy note, explaining her past and clarifying her sexuality. Riwon shares a heartfelt letter after the controversy Riwon responded to the growing backlash by sharing a heartfelt, handwritten apology on her Instagram account. In the letter, she acknowledged past controversies stemming from her streaming days and addressed the criticisms directly. In her statement, Kim admitted to having hosted personal broadcasts during three separate periods: for about two years starting in 2016, again from November 2021 to March 2022, and most recently from February to September 2024. During this time, she said she went on six dinner outings, which she emphasized were strictly for meals with no physical contact involved. To maintain transparency, she noted that she streamed on each of those days to leave a clear record. Kim acknowledged that regardless of the context or her intentions, she should have disclosed this part of her past to the production team before joining the show. She admitted that her decision not to do so was selfish and led to disappointment for many, offering a sincere apology for the hurt caused. 'I am a woman who loves women': Riwon Riwon addressed the speculation around her sexuality and accusations of queerbaiting, firmly clarifying her identity. 'I am a woman who loves women,' she stated, sharing that she first came to understand her orientation in middle school. Her first relationship—with another woman—lasted over two and a half years. She went on to open up about her internal struggles, admitting there were periods when she tried to deny who she truly was. This led her to date both women and men over the years. She shared that she was in a long-term relationship with a woman until June 2024, but during a time of ongoing self-doubt, she briefly dated a man in August. Riwon addresses her past relationship with a man Riwon revealed that her ex-boyfriend became abusive when she tried to leave, threatening to out her, using violence, and even issuing death threats. She said she joined ToGetHer to come out on her own terms rather than be forcibly outed. Though they briefly reconnected after she was cast, they've had no contact since early this year. Riwon has now hired a lawyer and plans to take legal action. Former streamer apologises to the LGBTQ+ community Riwon ended her statement with a heartfelt apology to the show's cast, crew, and the LGBTQ+ community. She admitted, 'It is true — without excuse — that I previously hosted inappropriate broadcasts and saw a man before filming began.' She said her decision to join ToGetHer came from a desire to accept herself but acknowledged, 'I selfishly decided to appear on the show… I ended up causing harm to the show and deeply hurting the cast members and production staff.' Riwon added, 'The cast and production team knew nothing about my past. They, too, are victims.' She expressed deep regret for 'tarnishing the significance of being part of Korea's first lesbian dating show,' saying, 'All the responsibility lies solely with me.' Fans come out in Riwon's support Despite the backlash, many fans have come out in support of Riwon, praising her honesty and vulnerability. One fan wrote, "Riwon is so articulate with her words and handled everything with so much grace despite thousands of men mocking, harassing, and outright discriminating against her because of her past. I want to give her the tightest hug because she really doesn't deserve all the nonsense backlash." riwon is so articulate with her words and handled everything with so much grace despite thousands of men mocking, harassing, and outright discriminating her bc of her past, i wanna give her the tightest hug bc she really doesn't deserve all the nonsense backlash #ToGetHer "After everything, I just feel sorry for her. Everyone has a past, but she chose to stand up instead of giving up. Being LGBTQ+ in Korea is tough — she's so brave. I love Riwon and will always support her. Please don't let her leave the show," a second user wrote. After everything, I just feel sorry for her. Everyone has a past, but she chose to stand up instead of giving up. Being LGBTQ+ in Korea is tough — she's so brave. I love Riwon and will always support her. Please don't let her leave the show.#ToGetHer A third X user wrote, "Who gives a fuck if Riwon is a camgirl or not? She's a woman who loves women, and that's all I need to know, period." who gives a fuck if riwon is a camgirl or not, shes a woman who loves women and that all i need to know period. Another user mentioned, "I STAND BY LEE RIWON. She revealed her past, her trauma, her truth, and her love. And instead of meeting her with compassion, evil men criticized and shamed her, questioned her identity, and twisted her pain into scandal. She was THREATENED and ASSAULTED. But still chose to declare her truth for everybody to know: I am a woman who loves women. I have the right to exist, to love, and to heal." I STAND BY LEE RIWONShe revealed her past, her trauma, her truth, and her love. And instead of meeting her with compassion, evil men criticized and shamed her, questioned her identity and twisted her pain into was THREATENED and ASSAULTED. But still chose to… To Get Her is streaming on OTT platform Wavve and available internationally via Rakuten TV. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
