My Heart Beats

The film does not include explicit representations of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. The story mainly revolves around the interactions between a female lead and a male co-star.

Juri challenges the passive victim stereotype by taking active control in a male-dominated industry. Byul also complicates traditional masculine roles through his academic pursuits and personal struggles.

As a South Korean production, the film focuses on identity through class and social standing rather than diverse ethnic representation.

The story questions strict class structures by highlighting the personal necessities and subjective morality of characters in contrast to traditional societal codes.

There are no main characters whose arcs revolve around disabilities, visible or otherwise. A physical scar on Byul is noted, but it does not provide enough context to assess disability representation.