Celebrity (2023)

A preachy story with a broody Min Hyuk in a convertible ~~~

The story started with our FL trying to make a living while being curious about the life of the influencers. Slowly she is pulled into their world, then from then it was a loop of Seo Ari being bullied-Min Hyuk in his broodiness suave coming to her rescue-antagonists bitching about her-then she making a comeback-repeat. The initial comment they made where FL is arguing with an influencer about having hate comments or digital image on sns is no big deal to cut to in the end FL trying to commit suicide because of same reasons. It was preachy and hypocritical.

Acting wise it was okay and I think antagonists did a way better job than the main people. They truly annoyed me. Uri smiley Min Hyuk became a sexy chaebol flashing his million dollar suit & convertible. The scene where he removes his shoes was oh my God so extraaa. Rich people in Korea do you really do that? And you call that a tradition? If not then that was way over extra.. Lol.. There were some facepalm moments too, say after the club incident the FL was like a person is dying and rich people don't care blah blah , cut to next scene she came home and started celebrating her increase in followers. Seriously the production should review what they are editing!! Another one where she finds out the guy is dead and cut to next scene she is in a convertible holding hands with Min Hyuk. Then she asks him to drop her nearby because she wants some fresh air to which our hero opens his car roof of the convertible. That was some ultra cringy flex dude.

Netflx making comments on about how business are feeding off audience attention felt superficial to me. I mean the business itself does that. Anyway its an okay show just showing off its production value because they can afford to. You may or may not like it, its your preference. The story seemed to be written in a rush to attain viewership rating by flexing brands & "it" culture.

TMI- I feel dramas are stereotyping rich, chaebols, influencers too much. Hate comments online are a serious issue and I don't think being a celebrity would automatically entitle you to hate based on limited information. I don't know I may be wrong but that's how I feel about it.

Leia Mais

Fame and fall

Binged it all. It is worth the watch i must say.

Celebrity is a drama with alot of elements. It depicts the harsh reality and the base truth of what it takes and how low people can stoop to get famous. Our lead entering the very world, unveiling the secrets and making a stead there.

Fame, money, status, power, hashtag!!

It has an amazing opening. Each episode starts with a narration. It's like story telling, first i was not much interested but it slowly pulled me into it. I was expecting and excited. Celebrity is dark and deep. It has an intriguing aura to it.

It has an amazing set, i absolutely loved the visuals and cinematography it's really good to watch. I loved seeing cars.

Story pacing was good, but ending could have been better. There were few holes but i don't think they lead to any much of a displeasure while watching.

It has light romance and though i wished to see more of the leads being together.

As for the characters, there wasn't much of a deep personality to them idk how to say that. Some characters did get on my nerves. There wasn't good a establishment but, i do like the main leads.

The cast i need to say I've been seeing park gyu young from 2 years maybe, and i really love her. She killed it she is so cool. As for kang min hyuk, it was last in heirs. I'm really glad to see him he got so hotter. As for the others they all did a good job. I don't know most of the cast, leaving Seo A ri's mom, the factory ahjussi, the argon bar owner.

It's not perfect but,
the drama was a nice ride, with some unexpected turns and slopes. Good to watch once and i hope you

For me it's a 8.5.

Leia Mais

3 words......Kang Min Hyuk

What I enjoyed with Celebrity is that the writer totally took something so current, delved into it and gave us a praise worthy drama. Honestly, I find most Kdramas far more interesting than western series. The plots, the lines.... totally different in their approach.

It was very nice that Park Gyu Young is finally being given the attention and projects she deserves. Couldn't imaging any other actress portraying the role of Ari. However, for me, Kang Min Hyuk definitely stole the attention here. What a comeback! Didn't recognize him from his days in The Heirs. He totally oozed charisma and nailed the chaebol role. (currently obsessing over his pictures on IG LOL)

Hoping that both will be together in a nice romcom soon

Leia Mais

Definitely not what's expected–keeps you leashed on like a pleading puppy

This is definitely not everyone's cup of tea. But it's a Binge Show for sure.
I have to categorize this drama more of noir/thriller/mystery rather than something fun-loving. Reminds me of moods in American drama Euphoria but in a completely different setting and storyline. Of course, with all these dramas, you have to take things with a grain of salt. This story definitely exaggerates the lives of influencers and celebrities, and there are some scenes that are quite fake imo; however, it doesn't destroy from a drama that continues to live up to the quote, "never know your next move". It truly was astonishing.

Honestly, I really wasn't expecting to be so hooked with this drama, as I've actually been hearing pretty bad reviews in general before I started, but I'm honestly so glad I finished it until the end. Not quite happy with the ending, just felt like it could've been a bit more rounded off and finished cleanly, but I guess it also helps keep people guessing the aftermath in a sense.

The best thing about this drama was how much it hooked you in. It grabs you, keeps your attention in-line and doesn't let go. And it's like this, Every. Single. Episode. I tried, I really tried taking breaks but it just wouldn't! My eyes would wander off but my brain would continue to think. That's how you know you're gripped in this never ending game.
AKA there is not a single wasted moment in the storyline. Literally everything either takes your breath away or wants you indulging for more, whether it be the main characters or other people. Hence, the writing is impeccable. The only frustrating part, for those who are all in about FL and ML, would have to be a tinge of lack of romance scenes (i.e. there was only one kiss scene throughout this whole show) between the FL and ML. But it's also understandable, since it's not the main point.

All in all, HANDS DOWN TO THE ACTORS/ACTRESSES, literally every. single. one. of them. You have to take credit for loving them, hating them, being suspicious with every character no matter how attractive they are. The cast really made the plot and storyline exponentially better. Period.

Leia Mais

Not just another one hit wonder Netflix show

Plot

First of all the plot of this drama was not original but it was somehow intriguing. The basis of this drama as about Ari, a door-to-door sales women who becomes insta famous and the secrets she reveals about that world. Seems pretty basic but it definitely develops over time.

Acting

I think the acting sold it for me, I already loved the actor of Seo Ari from the drama Dali and the Cocky Prince but this show was just so good. She really showed us all of the emotions from sadness to happiness, you felt the same emotions she expressed. Especially in the scene on the balcony I felt my eyes watering and by the end you start rooting for her. As much as she is distant at the start of the drama she really grows on you. I do however wish to see more of her chemistry with the male lead as they were super cute together.

Jun-kyung (min-hyuk) I never had high expectations as I never watched dramas from him previously. But I was pleasantly surprised! He really played his role well and he had a lot of chemistry with the Ari but also his back story with yoon shi hyun was so interesting. I’ve become his fan and will root for his other dramas!

Since this review will go on if I specify all the other characters I’ll mention those who specifically suprised me. I really enjoyed hyo seungs acting, I only ever knew her as a Secret member but nothing else. She really played her character well!

Music

Can’t really remember any tracks but the times there were music they fitted the scenes. A shame there wasn’t anything including min hyuk or hyoseung seeing as they are both singers as well!

Romance

There is not a lot of romance at the start but it definitely develops and you find yourself falling for min hyuk more and more. I do wish Ari had some more facial expressions in some of the scenes but I guess it also fits her role as being knew to the whole scene.

Final words

I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys a intense kdrama! It has a hint of everything romance, murder mystery and drama.

Leia Mais

Social Media Gossip: The Show!

All in all, Celebrity delivers exactly what its influencer subjects do: flashy distraction devoid of substance, a quick dopamine hit that lasts just long enough to be forgotten--and a promise that never quite lives up to the bargain.

While the premise of a social media personality spilling the tea on her own murder is gripping, and while the characters and performances are surprisingly engaging, the story itself is ultimately a shallow hodgepodge of diverging, disconnected plots and stock cliches that undermine both its driving themes and its characters.

That doesn't mean it isn't entertaining, of course, because it is certainly, if nothing else, able to keep you attention long enough to be bingeable, especially with episodes running at about 45 minutes a pop. But it also probably won't rate much higher than a witty quip in a comment section.

Essentially, the show is a piece of internet gossip, providing you with a momentary rush of excitement, a passing feeling of moral superiority, and then a lingering sense that none of it really matters.

...but you're still going to consume it.

Leia Mais

Your classic revenge plot, influencer edition

The plot isn’t something to be wowed by. We’ve all seen it—the underdog trampled on by the more fortunate, the rich being a nasty group of people with no conscience. In TV everywhere, especially in K-dramas, there is no shortage of those kinds of characters.

The acting is well done, but there were no performances that particularly moved me. Everything was as it should have been—not too cringey, not too over the top. However, it wasn’t stale, either.

As for the writing, it’s not sloppy. There would have to be more complexity in order for a risk like that to be possible. Though I enjoyed the show visually, I couldn’t connect with any of the characters except Yoon Sihyeon. If you do decide to watch the show, make sure to be on the lookout for her.

Overall, Celebrity is typical in its format. We have the world of the rich which is filled to the brim with individuals who will stop at nothing to get their way, and then we have the main character who is different from the rest—determined to hold on to her morals and shield herself from the evil that awaits her.

If you’re looking for a light thriller without much depth, then this is the show for you. It doesn’t require you to think—instead, it allows you to sit back and watch events unfold as characters descend further into madness and others take advantage of that, securing their places on top.

Leia Mais

The world of influencers

This show turned out to be much better than I was expecting. The trailers were good but I didn't expect to get hooked. Literally binged watched the entire thing. There is something is the show that makes it addictive, maybe the placement of twists. It just makes want to watch till the end.

The concept of influences and their influence was well done. I really found it entertaining especially ep3. After watching the show, you definitely think about how the internet world is and what it can make people do.

The cinematography was top-notch, perfect for the influencer world. The acting was fantastic. Every actor did a great job. I even enjoyed the ml. Watching this show made me realize how much I missed Gyu-young's acting.

The pacing was also not bad. It doesn't drag. Doesn't get boring at all, however the romance was subtle. I honestly wished there was more.

Overall great show, not perfect but still entertaining.

Leia Mais

A taste of the good life, and the addiction it brings.

Just what would you do to get one more taste of fame?

Celebrity is an interesting narrative of living life online, and just how that pristine perfection might be hiding the secrets that lurk beneath.

To start off, I honestly thought this would be a lot lighter of a romance (I just clicked and watched) but the storyline is so much deeper than it seems. It follows a girl who was once rich, lost everything, and then glimpses a chance to get it all back. That drug proves to be too tempting, and she falls head first into a world built on the most premium of lies.

Let's be clear, Seo A-ri is not the most likable character. She does as she pleases, sinks her claws into who she needs, and is downright stubborn when being pushed around. She sometimes hurts those who are trying to help her, has an incredibly large sense of pride, and maintains a clear vision of where she wants her future to go. That being said, I didn't hate her. I wanted her to succeed despite everyone else trying to take her down. As you watch, you learn all her faults are just a shield against the world and she's desperately afraid of hurting those close to her. It redeemed her a little.

The acting is quite good, but the nasty troupe do get a little ad nauseum after twelve episodes. I found myself skipping through a lot of the villains scenes, and didn't feel like I missed anything as it was just one more scene where they do the dance one more time. Despite this, I continued watching and without much trouble. The storyline is interesting, I enjoyed the flow of the past and present, and the editing was meshed well all around. My only real gripe is the ending is too rushed. There was a lot of repetitiveness leading up to the last few episodes, but then we sped through all the parts and reveals that I think would have really made this drama memorable.

Would I watch again? I doubt it. I loved the main couple, despite them having little quality screen time, and the chemistry of the likable characters was enough to keep me clicking to the next episode. However, it's not something I imagine I would want to experience again.

I would say give it a go if you like a short revenge drama, and some tantalizing chemistry between the mains.

Leia Mais

Celebrity KDrama: A Captivating Blend of Fame, Intrigue, and Emotional Depth

Celebrity KDrama is a captivating series that immerses viewers into the glamorous yet complex world of celebrities. With a well-crafted plot, compelling characters, and an intriguing mystery, this show offers a riveting and emotionally resonant viewing experience. Here's a review that highlights key aspects of the plot, reasons to watch, and the enticing mystery that unfolds throughout the series.

Plot Overview:
Celebrity KDrama revolves around a diverse group of celebrities navigating the highs and lows of the entertainment industry. Each character has their unique dreams, struggles, and personal dilemmas, making the storyline rich and multifaceted. As the drama unfolds, viewers witness their journeys of self-discovery, love, friendship, and the pursuit of success, all set against the backdrop of fame and fortune.

Why to Watch:
Emotional Depth: One of the standout reasons to watch Celebrity KDrama is its ability to delve deep into the emotional lives of the characters. It explores their vulnerabilities, fears, and aspirations, presenting them as relatable and three-dimensional individuals. The show beautifully captures the complex human experiences that exist beneath the glitz and glamour of stardom, allowing viewers to form a strong emotional connection with the characters.

Stellar Performances: The cast of Celebrity KDrama delivers stellar performances, breathing life into their respective roles. From seasoned actors to rising stars, the ensemble cast showcases their talent and brings authenticity to their characters' journeys. The performances evoke a range of emotions, further immersing viewers in the gripping narrative.

Intriguing Mystery: At the core of Celebrity KDrama lies an engrossing mystery that unfolds gradually throughout the series. As the characters navigate their personal and professional lives, they become entangled in a web of secrets, hidden agendas, and unexpected twists. This mysterious element adds a layer of intrigue and suspense, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating each new revelation.

Exploration of the Celebrity World: Celebrity KDrama offers a fascinating exploration of the celebrity world beyond the surface-level glitz and glamour. It delves into the behind-the-scenes complexities of the entertainment industry, shedding light on the pressures, sacrifices, and challenges faced by celebrities. This provides an intriguing insider's view and fosters a deeper understanding of the characters' struggles.

Themes of Identity and Redemption: The show delves into themes of identity, self-discovery, and redemption. Characters grapple with their true selves amidst the expectations and public image associated with their celebrity status. The exploration of these themes adds depth and introspection to the storyline, resonating with viewers on a profound level.

In conclusion, Celebrity KDrama offers an engaging plot, compelling performances, and an intriguing mystery that keeps viewers hooked from start to finish. With its emotional depth, exploration of the celebrity world, and themes of identity and redemption, this series stands out as a must-watch for those seeking a captivating and thought-provoking drama that goes beyond the superficialities of fame.
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**Spoilers Alert!** If you haven't watched Celebrity KDrama and wish to avoid spoilers, please skip this section.
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In Celebrity KDrama, the storyline takes some surprising twists and turns that keep viewers hooked until the very end. Here are a few spoiler-filled highlights from the show:

1. **A Scandal Unveiled**: As the series progresses, a major scandal involving one of the lead celebrities unfolds. The scandal not only threatens the individual's career but also has far-reaching consequences for their personal life and relationships. The storyline delves deep into the fallout from the scandal, exploring themes of betrayal, forgiveness, and the power of redemption.

2. **Mysterious Disappearances**: Throughout the show, a series of mysterious disappearances occur, leaving the characters and viewers perplexed. These disappearances intertwine with the overall narrative, revealing hidden connections and secrets that gradually come to light. The suspense and anticipation surrounding these events create a sense of intrigue and keep viewers guessing.

3. **Love Triangles and Complicated Relationships**: Celebrity KDrama presents a range of complex relationships, including intense love triangles. These romantic entanglements add emotional depth to the storyline, as characters struggle with conflicting feelings, loyalty, and the pursuit of happiness. The show explores the complexities of love, highlighting the challenges faced by celebrities in maintaining genuine relationships in the midst of fame and public scrutiny.

4. **The Pursuit of Justice**: In the quest for justice, a group of characters joins forces to expose corruption within the entertainment industry. They work together to uncover the truth, seeking justice for those who have been wronged. This storyline showcases the characters' determination, resilience, and their willingness to fight for what is right, even when faced with powerful adversaries.

5. **Personal Growth and Redemption**: Throughout the series, many characters undergo significant personal growth and transformation. They confront their flaws, face their past mistakes, and strive to become better individuals. The storyline explores themes of redemption and forgiveness, as characters learn from their past and strive to make amends.

These spoilers provide a glimpse into the intricate and compelling storyline of Celebrity KDrama. From scandals and mysteries to complex relationships and the pursuit of justice, the show offers a captivating narrative that will keep you engrossed from start to finish.

Leia Mais