Is Korea’s Dating Show for the Terminally Ill Inappropriate?
It does seem that reality shows are now skimming the very bottom of the barrel to find new content now:
A new South Korean reality dating show, Love Against Time, featuring contestants in their 20s and 30s who have received terminal diagnoses in the past or experienced life-threatening illnesses, is drawing scrutiny over the ethics of turning such deeply personal experiences into entertainment.
Broadcaster SBS is set to premiere the series on Aug 3. Details about how the format will unfold remain under wraps, but it has revealed one of its central mechanics. Each night, the cast members will exchange a self-determined amount of their limited time with one another as a way of developing romantic connections.
The show’s official teasers feature cast members opening up about their experiences, with some saying they have had limited opportunities to date because potential partners were reluctant to be with someone who had been seriously ill. Others describe romance as something they once considered a luxury they could not afford.
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It’s Romans 1:18-32 again.
This seems like a good way to get a girlfriend and manage a healthy fear of commitment.
When she asks if you will give her a ring…
The only ring I’m giving you, baby, is for whom the bell tolls.