Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) representation in South Korean films and shows is a relatively small portion of the larger South Korean cinema industry that portrays characters or themes of LGBT within the narratives or plot. This particular topic has consistently generated discussions both in academia and in the public LGBT movements. The queer movement began surfacing in the 1990s and films were an integral part of the initial movement. South Korea is historically not a LGBT affirming country, which bleeds into the culture, justice system and general public sense. However, recent study conducted in Chonnam National University states that the attitudes toward homosexuality are becoming increasingly positive.