The screenplay is written by Park, and co-directed by Hur Jin-ho, Hong Ji-young [ko], Son Tae-gyum and Kim Se-in.

The series stars an ensemble cast including Nam Yoon-su, Lee Soo-kyung, Oh Hyun-kyung, Kwon Hyuk, Na Hyun-woo, Jin Ho-eun, and Kim Won-joong.

He faces difficulties in his relationship with his mother, who denies his sexual orientation, and is compelled by social pressure to break up with his lover Sim Gyu-ho.

[11] Love in the Big City faced backlash from conservative groups in South Korea who started protesting to cancel the broadcast, claiming that its "glamorization and promotion" of homosexuality would "significantly affect" children.

[12] During a press conference to promote the drama, Nam Yoon-su commented that he didn't care about the negative reactions as people's perspectives are ever-changing.