Estrela Cadente (2022)

ahem! i have arisen.

i wasn't really planning on binging anything for the time being, but the title seemed to have called my name successfully while i was scrolling through netflix. one of my friends recommended it to me a while ago, but like always, i never watch shit that people tell me to. oops.

anyway....this was fine! it took me less than a week to finish it, which is usually a good sign. although the chemistry between the two main leads wasn't really felt by me, i think that the plot made up for it. it was, of course, overflowing with a bunch of clichés, but it was quite engaging. it's sort of like a roller-coaster, because they just keep throwing new twists at you without properly addressing the previous. there was a poor addition of trauma to the main lead, kang tae-sung, & i think the drama would've done better without it. or maybe, they could've done a better job at writing that particular arc.

oh well, it doesn't matter. i really liked the second dynamic that we have in this drama, between yu-seong & ho-young. they were, at times, the sole reason as to why i clicked on the next episode with expectations. they could've gotten more screen-time tbh.

it was really fun, all in all. watch it if you want something fun & lighthearted.

Leia Mais

Refreshing, non-cliche, romantic comedy, yet very touching, great acting, great side characters

Being an avid watcher of romantic comedy dramas I know it is extremely hard to come up with great romantic comedy dramas, where story, acting, supporting characters, music, jokes everything come together and create magic.
This drama is simply magic. What's is more interesting is that there are certain plot twists that you can never imagine and was portrayed very subtly.
The male lead was very refreshing, the chemistry between the main couple was so good and so natural, I cannot remember the last time I saw this much of a great couple in kdrama for the last few years.
Loved the music, the other characters were not so unimportant in this drama, in fact this drama was about all the characters coming together to make this great show. It had one of the best heart touching moments where I teared up, some dialogues I will always remember. Loved other couples here as well!!

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Enjoyable stupid rom-com drama!

You can arguably divide this drama into 2 parts: The first half of the show which centers around the romance and the second half which centers around the industry. The first half was more enjoyable for me but I was still entertained by the second part.To be honest despite its flaws, I still had a fun time with this drama. It's a simple lighthearted k-drama that don't take to much energy from you. Down below I'll go into some pros and cons with the drama!

Pros:
- Likable characters; Tbh both the main leads could easily have turned annoying for me but they never did. Prior to watching this show, I've heard negative things about Kim Young daes acting but I think he did a decent job here at least. And Lee Sung kyung is Lee Sung kyung, she's always good.
- Genuinely funny at times. it's pretty rare that I find k-dramas funny, probably because the comedy gets lost in the translation, but I actually laughed a few times during the show.
- It's just fun ok? Like thats it, it's a fun and lighthearted show which is exactly what I needed when watching it.

Cons:
- Pointless villains: Non of the "villains" in the show had a believable motive. It felt forced into the script just to have some conflict and fill out the episodes.
- Maybe one-too many couples and characters: There where times in the show where I was just like "what is the purpose of this couple/character?". I was tbh only invested in one of the side couples and could do without with the rest, as they didn't add anything to the plot or overall enjoyment of the show.
- Could have been a few episodes shorter: It dragged a bit by the end with all the different "villain" story arcs, got boring.
- To wrap it up: The plot is pretty badly written and presented. Don't watch this if you're looking for a masterpiece is writing and directing.

Leia Mais

This drama is so sweet.

Sh**ting Stars This drama is so sweet. You can't help but fall in love with this couple. When they are together my heart warms. The mystery of the housekeeper was something that intrigued me a lot and I confess that I was very anxious, I couldn't wait for her to be unmasked and for us to become aware of the reason for her actions. She is pure disgust. Inhaca.... The soulless mother also hurt my heart. As was no small feat, an envious and cruel enemy appears. Let's have a heart! There are so many wonderful oppas in this drama that it makes it difficult to be faithful to just one. What a splendid lawyer, in every way, the cute manager, the newbies........ It's a cute, light, relaxed drama, where situations happen and are quickly resolved. There is no messing around. It's great to see the unity of co-workers and their commitment to carrying out their tasks. Friendship, companionship, affection, respect, professionalism, all of this and much more we can appreciate in this drama.

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Dislikes:
- The entertainment industry setting. Probably because it is a show so some things were exaggerated such as snatching someone off the street and turning them into an actor because they are good looking and immediately throwing them into a role. I can't ignore the exaggeration however, knowing how much Korean idols have to train before they even debut. It is not the same industry, but I can't imagine someone would get thrown into a role with no acting experience. I am sure some companies bury/overlook the bad things that actors/idols do because they make them a lot of money. That also happens in this drama. I don't understand why Yoo Na wasn't dropped from her company for her rude behavior when she was a newbie. Her manager/CEO did not assert authority over her, which is so unbelievable.
- Absolutely did not care about anyone else besides the two main characters. I had to watch on 2x speed and/or skip through all the supporting roles' scenes. This drama was the first time I absolutely disliked everyone but the two main characters. I give an exception to the main guy's manager though.
- Unnecessary coupling. Excluding the two main characters, there were an additional 4 couples. It's ridiculous
- This show makes me dislike reporters and people who are obsessed with everything that celebs do. There is no reason to know what a celeb is doing at all times. It is so meaningless. I understand their lives can be interesting, but there is no need for reporters to suffocate a celeb.
- Main guy harasses and nearly SA's the main girl because she made a typo in an article (6 years ago from present time). He continues to torment her, and I don't think he explicitly apologized for anything.
- Main guy is written to be mean to her because he likes her. That is so childish.


Acting and Casting 5/10 because I didn't really pay attention to those categories.

Leia Mais

Amusing, to say the least.

Well, what can I say?
The story was pretty decent. Nothing too crazy, just light-hearted slice of life stuff. Didn't really care for the acting that much, I mean it was good, but nothing award-worthy. But the cast was pretty on point.
Having watched penthouse, most of the characters already felt familiar right from the start. It was a nice feeling that carried on throughout the episodes. I think where this show really shines is comedy. The characters were very well-written and amusing.

In summation, it's just a light-hearted slice of life, littered with funny characters and situations.

Leia Mais

When this drama started coming out I tried to watch the first episode but halfway through I thought it wasn't for me. It was recently recommended to me in the We Watch Challenge and I finished all the episodes in a few days. This drama started out with funny scenes and a fight between the main characters, which turned into a romance halfway through. I definitely liked that we didn't wait until the final episodes for a relationship between these two. The other couples were also a nice and interesting element. Each couple had its own unique dynamics.

However, there are things I didn't like. I can't help thinking that those negative sub plots like the scheming housekeeper, the attempt at revenge, and even ML's sad childhood were unnecessary. I feel like these stories were too shallow, even though they were supposed to keep the drama from being boring. Better would be, for example, one or two well-developed negative plots.

But overall, I enjoyed this drama. It was sweet and adorable.

Leia Mais

10/10, Idols are human too!

For me, Sh**ting Stars was that "one in a million" kind of show, because I got so effing addicted to it. When I wasn't talking about Sh**ting Stars, I was thinking about Sh**ting Stars, and when I wasn't thinking about it, I was hoping someone would start talking about it. So. Damn. Good.

Anyways, the message on the show is clear: Idols and actors are human too. Just like us. They have a life of their own, and this is none of anyone's business. They have their own strong points, weaknesses, feelings, and fears. It's not a crime to hate a celebrity, but when you do, remember that you're talking about a real person, not an emotionless robot. Sadly, empathy isn't for everybody, and the hate is never gonna stop completely. But if at least one single person changes her mind about spreading hate on idols after watching this show, I believe the message was well delivered.

Leia Mais

Simple story

I'm not going to write much about the plot lines other than exactly what i liked and didnt like so this may contain major **SPOILERS** depending on how you read it

LIKED:
- No brain hurting plot lines, just straight forward romance. Main lead went straight from frenemies to lovers. And since i am really fond of Lee Sung Kyung it helped to finish the drama.
- FL is strong and independent.
- Multiple couples with satisfying pairing.
- Can keep up with the storyline even if youre distracted for a few seconds.

DISLIKED:
- I expected more chemistry between the main leads. But since there were sooo many couples to distract i just didnt care by the end of it.
- Really really REALLY weak justice to crimes like trespassing, stalking, hate crimes, and death threats. It was unsatisfying af to see characters just forgive and move on like they didnt suffer psychological trauma.
- Some characters were plain useless in the overall story line. (hint: the mother)
- Could be wrapped up in 12 episodes.

Overall you can watch it if you're a fan of LSK or Kim Young Dae. Its a light romance , no unecessary dramatic break ups, uncomplicated drama.

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