Risque Business Taiwan is the latest Korean reality show to be released on Netflix. The docuseries (성+인물: 일본편) created by Jung Hyo-min and Kim In-sin is a follow-up to Risque Business: Japan which was released in April 2023. As for the new season, it consists of five episodes with a runtime of approximately 30-40 minutes each. The show comprises interviews and conversations with Korean celebrities Shin Dong-yup and Sung Si-kyung as hosts.
The new docu-series showcases the hosts discovering surprising aspects and realities of Taiwan’s dating and sexual culture. From adult entertainment to sex education, the series digs into several aspects of how sex is openly discussed in Taiwanese society.
Risque Business Taiwan: 7 Major Revelations on Dating and Sex Culture
Adult Entertainment Fandom
The docuseries in its first episode follows hosts Dong-yup and Si-kyung as they attend the Taiwan Adult Expo. It is seen here how big the fandom for adult entertainment is in the country and also how AV entertainers are treated like idols by their fans. The interesting thing to note here is how the fandom doesn’t consist of only men but also female fans who are seen opening up about the entertainers they follow and the kind of content they desire and follow when it comes to adult entertainment.
The docuseries interviews several attendees among whom interestingly there are also couples who have come together to experience the expo separately as they will participate in games and interactions with their favourite idols. One interview that particularly stands out is that of an attendee who is a Civics and Ethics teacher in a high school. He reveals how his students know about him being at the expo and that he reveals how it is important for them to know that his personal life is separate.
What Are Taiwanese Fans Paying to Meet Their AV Idols
The Korean reality show reveals through fan interactions how they are paying to receive VIP experiences as well as games and other interactions with their favourite AV idols. In one of the interviews, a female fan who is attending a special booth meet with Japanese AV star Ittetsu opens up on how much it costs to have an intimate conversation with him at the expo.
She reveals that it is nearly, 1000 New Taiwan Dollars a minute, which means fans could end up spending the same price as that of four to five meals in Taiwan. Another participant from the expo reveals how he spent 3000 Taiwan dollars for one game at the event and calls it an, “arousing, stimulating and fun” experience.
Taiwan’s Openness to Sexual Minorities
Another revelation that comes as a surprise to viewers is how the country is open towards sexual minorities and hence there is also a lot of inclusion for LGBT adult entertainment in the industry. Taiwanese LGBTQ actors Bei Mian and Xia Zou are open about creating both BL and GV content for the audience.
Revealing how there are a lot of women who consume BL (Boys Love) content, which has a more soft, romantic look at the intimacy between two males whereas GV is more purely focused on the sexual act. Elsewhere in the show, Zac, a gay interviewee also opens up about the signs used by those in the community to reveal their top and bottom positions to clarify their dating preferences.
Same-Sex Marriages in Taiwan
The docuseries reveals that it was legalised to have same-sex marriages in Taiwan on 24 May 2019 and how it became the first state in Asia to do so. Hosts Dong-yup and Si-kyung also interview married LGBT couples who share their experiences. Among them, the story of a gay couple, Rex and Reimah particularly stands out given how it shows the couple’s involvement in participating in rallies and protests to bring important change.
Reimah’s mother is also interviewed in the series and it is revealed how she also played an important part in bringing the change by being a supportive parent who fought the system. She reveals how like every other parent, she wanted nothing more than to see her son happily settled and married. Another married couple who make an appearance on the show, partners Xiao Bao and Ding Ding reveal how they have been living with their parents and that showcases the level of acceptance and support that they have received from their parents.
Laws on Same-Sex Couples Having Kids
There is an interesting revelation made in the show when a lesbian couple who have been married for three years is interviewed. Since one of the partners reveals she is pregnant and expecting their first baby, the hosts ask the couple where the law stands when it comes to having children for same-sex couples.
It is then revealed that while marriage has been legalised, they are yet to legalise adoption or IVF procedures for same-sex couples. Although same-sex couples are allowed to do these procedures in countries where it is legal and can then register their children in Taiwan at birth, they are also allowed to register the babies under both mothers’ names.
Importance of Female Sexual Pleasure
One of the episodes in the docuseries focuses on sexual health and education and it’s here that Dr. Gracie Hsu opens up on the importance of female sexual pleasure. She opens up on why women must explore their bodies and pleasure themselves to understand what works for them. She also reveals how studies have shown that nearly less than 30% of women experience vaginal orgasms in their lives. The open conversation also showcases the doctor talking about the importance of consent and foreplay to have an enjoyable sexual experience.
Dating Culture in Taiwan
Every country has their own dating norms and traditions and in one of the episodes of the reality show, we see a group of youngsters discussing what the Taiwanese dating scene is like. In terms of common icebreakers for conversations, it is revealed how most people reveal their zodiac signs during introductions.
In terms of getting intimate in casual relationships, a youngster reveals how they call it a “test drive” in Taiwan when two people check their sexual compatibility before beginning to date. The group also discusses the most popular pickup line used by the younger generation: “Do you want to come in and see my cat?” The interviewees also agree that more young couples in Taiwan move in together within the early stage of their relationship.
Risqué Business: Taiwan is streaming on Netflix.
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