Why K-drama ‘Remarriage & Desires’ eschews erotic scenes

Kim Hee-sun (centre) leads the cast of 'Remarriage & Desires'. Photo: Handout

While they enjoy increasing popularity worldwide, one of the few criticisms that Netflix‘s Korean originals face from viewers is that they often include too many unnecessary erotic scenes that do not relate to the stories or are seemingly only used to be provocative.

But despite its themes of love, marriage and infidelity, Remarriage & Desires director Kim Jung-min decided to resist the temptation.