Celebrity (2023)

a mistery that will keep you on your toes until the end

i’ve never watched a kdrama with such an intriguing plot. the scenes were cured in the minimum details, such as the screen going from a 16:10 to a 16:9 for the flashbacks.
the catharsis during the whole 12 episodes intensified during the last three and nearly kept my breathing.
the actors surely knew what they were portraying and maybe felt a little bit personified by their own characters, since it was their own world that was being pictured.
the ost was so so, it was only one song that stayed in my memory even after finishing the series.
i really recommend it to those who don’t want the basic melomance that 70% of kdramas have but a thrilling storyline with a lot of questioning.
all in all, a beautiful heart breaking story that will make you think about your beliefs on social media and make your “fake eyes open” on the real aspects of an influencer’s life.

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What would you do in her shoes?

Although the drama provided us with decent entertainment, it failed for me to go into the very darkness of human desires, falling flat in it's execution.

🔸Through the whole story I wanted to see what made Seo Ari moving despite her unwillingness to step into the glamour world at first. She was born in a rich household, so it doesn't make her look "not like the other girls" when she says to her non-rich friend that "the (Burberry) backpack was made to be worn". There are 3 types of people in this drama: "good" rich who doesn't bargain over a ruined limited collection dress, "cheap" rich who charge for every scratch on their bag, and "cheap" non-rich who want to live the lives of celebrities. Seo Ari essentially is the only visible representative of the "non-cheap" non-rich group (later transferring to the "good" rich), and making her look better this way feels problematic.

🔸I wish the origins and implications of human greed and desire for money and power were researched, how would it sweep Seo Ari and what would be the outcomes. However we only see that the "bad" rich fail and the "good" rich win, and Seo Ari gaining power uses it to punish the guilty. It is a very predictable plot and doesn't challenge her internally.

🔸Another issue that I feel is important is the intro. It's just bad. It is long (1 min), repetitive, lacks distinct rhythm and design. I don't have to explain how important an intro is for a show, and this one is too similar to the infamous "corporate style". Just compare it to The Glory and Little Women.

The drama isn't bad. It has good actors, luxurious interiors, it receives a lot of love from the viewers, but there could be so much more than that, and it disappoints me.

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The most thrilling drama i watched this year

I watched this drama soon as it got released bcs the teaser itself made me curious on how this drama is gonna end, You wont aticipate whats happening next in this drama , i stayed up late till 1.30 am to finish this... Its such a rousing drama filled with action-packed scenes. This drama contains a lot of twists u wont even imagine.. Seo ari's and Han Jun Kyung's chemistry is just mind blowng.... The tension btw the actors in this drama will just leave your jaw dropped... I luv the cast and how this drama teaches us the reality behind the social media and that everyone shud be considered equal even tho they are from the lower class. Go watch it on Netflix , as i binge watched it already 2 times..

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A kdrama that i finished watching within 2 days!

Wow, what an amazing kdrama. I have never watched this kind of plot, the reality of “influencer”.

I actually never intended to watch this but after reading the plot, I thought that I should give a try and wow who would have thought that I finished watching this within 2 days

The plot is so intriguing, I can’t stop watching!!!!! I love this kdrama, this is a gem, a kdrama that you wouldn’t expect you would love! All the actors in this kdrama are also great.

I really love the female lead 😭 I wish there could be more scenes between female lead and male lead cause the chemistry between two of them is off the charts!

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I really love this drama I stayed up all night watching this series because it was just to interesting to turn if of.
And I read some complains about the romance but tbh i think their romance is actually pretty nice.
In my opinion the acting is really good and realistic.
I'm also a fan of dramas exposing different industries in realistic ways i could really imagine some influencers behaving like that taking dr*gs and using other people for their fame.
And I could really feel all the emotions im this drama its one of the few dramas where i really cried.
I whould definitely rewatch it soon

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SO GOOD!!

Every episode had me hooked, and it didn’t have a slow start, and it kept its moment. nowadays, the new K dramas that are coming out, They usually have a slow start and a good middle point, but this K drama really just kept going and it was so well done. Every episode was so interesting and it kept you on your toes and keeps you wondering what’s going to happen next.

Even though this K drama didn’t have that much romance in it, I still liked the side plot between the main love interest and the main character. I think they have such great chemistry and i was really happy that they ended up being together in the end.

Also, I can’t help, but think that there might be a season two because I mean you don’t put Lee Junho at the end of the episode for like three minutes of screen time for nothing and I definitely think there’s gonna be another season or just like another part of celebrity and I’m really looking forward to it. I think even season two would do it justice and I think it’s gonna be really good and if it’s gonna have Lee Junho in it im definitely gonna be watching it and I’m so glad that more K dramas are casting Lee Junho.

Okay no I’m starting to talk about Lee Junho now lol.. not about him but I really do recommend this K drama it’s really good and if you like a good revenge plot this is the one for you and you will definitely enjoy it.

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Intriguing story about influencers

I'm done watching it, and I really hope if there is a second season, they will give us more scenes of not just the romance of Ah Ri and Jun Kyoung but the friendship of Ah Ri and Si Hyun as well.

If you are interested in those influencers lives or if you always drop some hate comments on celebrities, this is a great series to watch. You'll definitely relate to this, lmao. I realized a lot while watching this one: that I should not invest too much in celebrities' lives and not hate someone just because social media told me so. Because at the end of the day, we don't know the truth behind everything, and they're also humans.

It's not the best thing I've seen, but it was really intriguing for me until the last three episodes because things suddenly happened so fast. It's so obvious that it will have a second season due to how they fold everything. I can't wait for that.

Additionally, since the coverage of influencers these days is increasing and we always hear news about these people on social media, this kind of topic is a great thing to tell people. It's also a binged worthy!

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Boring & Glamorous is Temporary

I finished watching the whole drama today, it took two days. Seo A-ri is an ordinary girl who became an e-celeb from zero. It's really a miracle. She collided with the Gaebin society and became an influencer with million followers. I don't know why Yoon Shi Hyun first seemed to be Seo A-ri's biggest rival. And there is a reason to doubt that she talked to Han Joon Kyung repeatedly even after marriage. She worries about everything and wants to take everything on her shoulders. This is the most suspenseful thing for me. But in the end, she was a good person.

I was expecting a bit of romance. No, it's just how the heroine will reduce her fame. The Comedy wasn't heavy here also.

And if there is anyone who is the real bitch of the whole drama, it is bbbbeauty.

There is also the part of boring, the lead actress who comes live and told to everyone's action stories over and over again. Finally, what happened ??
After so many stories and the cheat code revealed everything, she moved on to the same social media again. Then we got the viewer what message?? After watching this drama, I felt that no matter how you earn fame in the glamorous life today, there is no guarantee that it will be the same the next day.

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Esperava mais do final.

Achei o enredo legal e diferente dos que eu geralmente assisto. Tem uma temática interessante e que nos faz refletir muito sobre esse meio virtual, onde o que nos passam nem sempre condiz com a real realidade. O meio virtual é muito tóxico, e essa briga constante por curtidas e seguidores não possui limites.

Gostei da personagem principal, uma prota decidida e que briga pelo seu.

Possui um enredo bem elaborado, contudo esperava mais do final. Achei que algumas partes poderiam ter sido melhor desenvolvidas. Principalmente o casal, sei que não era focado no romance, mas os atores tinham uma química absurda, e pecaram em não terem aproveitado isso. E o desenvolver do interesse amoroso deles me deixava meio confusa, em que momento mesmo ele se apaixonou por ela? No começo parecia mais como se ela fosse um passatempo diferente, que ele estava curtindo. O que fazia eu me questionar muito sobre o real interesse dele por ela. Também o lado duro dela pelo amor, sem uma explicação plausível, fazia com que tudo fosse confuso. Poderiam ter abortado melhor esse lado da história.

No mais, um bom dorama pra assistir, mas para mim não chegou a ser sensacional.

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High on Adrenaline Rush

Fast-paced, addicting, thrilling.
Most of the times I'm more of a character driven type of person but the plot in this one is too good to overshadow the simplicity of the characters.

This drama is really good to watch when you're stressed or anxious, because there are barely chill scenes in this. Everyone is either euphoric or extremely distressed, almost all of them operate on the extreme sides of spectrum, and it's entertaining in a way that it looks so dramatic and leaves you wondering what will happen next.

I love how the story flows back and forth but still slowly builds up the mystery and suspense until the very end.

Also it kind of hits different when you're into korean entertainment in general, because i feel like they satirize them pretty well in here. I actually enjoyed this one.

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Something different

I came across a fresh and unique story today, one that stood out among the 600+ Asian dramas I've watched. This drama sheds light on the darker side of the film industry and explores how individuals navigate through its challenges. While the saying goes, 'one rotten apple spoils the barrel,' in reality, some manage to remain untainted amidst the negativity.

I particularly enjoyed the chemistry between Han Joon Kyung and Seo Ah Ri, even though their on-screen time together was limited. Their interactions were adorable, and I found myself wishing for more scenes between them.

However, the confusion arose from the last scene, leaving me wondering about the possibility of a second season. Would a continuation introduce a love triangle or possibly exclude Han Joon Kyung's character?

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