If South Korea¡¯s big boom in dating and relationship reality TV shows is anything to go by, the country¡¯s interest in romance has never been greater.

At least 20 such shows aired across the country¡¯s cable TV networks and video streaming platforms last year, more than triple the number in 2021, according to a tally.

There¡¯s a plethora of shows matchmaking young single people, but also, notably, a growing number highlighting South Korea¡¯s increasing acceptance of nontraditional relationships that don¡¯t revolve around marriage and starting a family.