Sh**ting Stars (2022)

Rom-Sit-Com Comfort Drama

This is spoiler-free until the end and no major spoilers. Sh**ting Stars (still can't get over how weird this name is) was my intro back into kdrama as I had been taking sort of a break and the few dramas I was watching were cdramas. I was hesitant to start this because of that awful title and expectation of it being very cliché. I am happy to say that I was very much satisfied with this drama and it exceeded by expectations.

The story starts off like a classic sitcom, or like a weekender type drama to compare to other Korean shows. Rather than a hyper focused linear storyline on 2 main leads, it has 6 main leads and meanders through the general scenarios of them all plus the side characters. I really liked this method - it felt fun and fresh and was used well to show how the characters interacted with each other. It was nice how most of the characters had individual and group relationships with each other, almost like an interconnected family. I also liked how the celebrities were treated more like colleagues and the final product was something the entire company works on together. The characters themselves were all super endearing and all felt very much their own. I really appreciated that they made the female lead someone very competent (and passionate) in her career. In fact, I liked how most of the main cast was were experienced in their careers - it just added to that collegial feeling mentioned above and was a fresh approach to the cliche rookie angle most dramas take (especially for female leads). The comedy was very a good mix of straight man, camp and slapstick that was very entertaining.

The acting for all the cast members was amazing and bring all the characters to life. The chemistry between the 2 main (main) leads was so sweet and general cast chemistry was excellent. The music was fun and zippy and really elevated the drama to give both happy and comfort vibes. The sound effects or little tunes were expertly placed and also added greatly to the vibe. It would be a decent re-watch. MOST important, I very much appreciated that the medical scenes in this drama was accurate! There is no mouth-to-mouth in CRP!

All in all, it's a fun, funny, sweet, energetic and entertaining drama about entertainment that feels like a family/weekender/sitcom drama and is a delight to watch.

Some thing points of contention (possible SPOILER): while the plot and pacing were clearly thought out and executed well, it felt like the drama had to undergo this total shift in tone to portray the heavier aspects of the plot around the middle, which made it lose some points for me. It shifts back to its original light-hearted and zany vibe towards the end but the tone shift is so obvious one of the characters even kind of lampshades it. There was one particular ship that I had a really hard time coming around too and it felt the drama itself was trying to convince the audience about this ship - I eventually came on board but it was still meh for me. It was sort of weird how many of the actors were 'discovered'/street-casted, like performing arts schools were non-existent. And the monolithing and stereotyping of Africa came off as pretty ignorant and tone-deaf.

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This OTP had incredible chemistry.

I even felt she had more chemistry here than she did with Nam Joo Hyuk during their drama, and they were dating. I really, really liked this couple even when they were fighting with each other. They were so fun to watch.

I wasn't a particular fan of the 3-4 episodes they took the drama into a bit of melodrama and thriller, but everything else was fun to watch even if it could be considered cliche. The cast was worked so well together that, cliche or not, you still found it interesting and entertaining because the actors portrayed their characters in a really fun way 90% of the time.

Since it's been really hard to find a K-drama in the last couple years that was fun to watch, I really rated this high. ...the ending of the final episode, with the bts gave me all the vibes I felt I was getting watching this. This cast seemed to really, REALLY like each other, and it showed in the end results.I even felt she had more chemistry here than she did with Nam Joo Hyuk during their drama, and they were dating. I really, really liked this couple even when they were fighting with each other. They were so fun to watch.

I wasn't a particular fan of the 3-4 episodes they took the drama into a bit of melodrama and thriller, but everything else was fun to watch even if it could be considered cliche. The cast was worked so well together that, cliche or not, you still found it interesting and entertaining because the actors portrayed their characters in a really fun way 90% of the time.

Since it's been really hard to find a K-drama in the last couple years that was fun to watch, I really rated this high. ...the ending of the final episode, with the bts gave me all the vibes I felt I was getting watching this. This cast seemed to really, REALLY like each other, and it showed in the end results.

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Behind the scenes of our beloved stars

I really enjoyed watching this drama and the feels of having multiple leads. This had the most numbers of successful pairings out of all the kdramas I've ever watched.

What appeals to me is that it's kind of new to me wherein the whole drama is all about the behind the scenes of entertainment stars. There's a lot more drama behind the scenes than the ones on screen. It was also relatable to watch and somehow just fluffy and light-hearted. I laughed a lot of times because of the simple antics inserted throughout the series and also find myself crying with the casts as well.

For me this was very well portrayed and is worth the watch. Additionally, the OST is really catchy that I love it so much. It's my first time seeing the male lead on a drama and I'm kind of curious about his other works.

I highly recommend this one if you're just in to rom-coms. Or you just wanna watch something chill.

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HIDDEN GEM? or YOU CAN SAY UNEXPECTEDLY GOOD!

BEST THING IS IT HAS A lot of comfort scenes!! Definitely good when you just want to let out your stress out and want a little cringe but a lot of fluff! Lee Sung-Kyung really a good actor. FLAWLESS ACTING! The way I felt butterflies in every cute scenes ooooof. LOVED EVERY PART OF. You know how you just feel the hunch from the start that this is a masterpiece??? Definitely worth my time! If you're going through a lot of hardships or pressure this is truly a stress relief!! Theres a little bit cringe but it's totally neutralise with the innocence and hard works its just shows aND MOST IMPORTANTLY DEFINITELY MOTIVATED ME TO DO MY WORK!

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Slice of life of people bts of celebrities

●This drama gives a small insight into how the Korean Entertainment Industry works. A slice of life of the people behind the scenes of the celebrities. well, I enjoy dramas with a daily life substance and show their day-to-day experiences.

●A light-hearted, fluffy drama about the struggles of people behind the stars. All these celebrities keep on making mistakes, sometimes unintentionally, sometimes intentionally because they are humans too, every one is bound to make mistakes. Also because they are celebrities some people make trouble for them by maligning their reputations. There comes their image maker or PR Team (Public Relations Team) trying to whitewash their mistakes. Why because if they don’t have clean image celebrities will not be loved and public and have no work simple. To have the success they have to have a respectable image because stars fall with just one scandal or rumor ruining their entire career which may or may not be true.

●The struggles of people working with celebrities are depicted nicely. Reporters, managers, drivers, lawyers, and many others. The story is fast-paced and does not get hung up on the one storyline, it jumps to the next story so sometimes I felt that what happened to that last case of mistake/crimes and realized the writer just wrap it up in a clean report with the help of PR teams.

●The best part of this drama is that it focuses on each and every character, not just the leads therefore it was so pleasant to watch as everyone has a distinct storyline. Newcomers are struggling to become hit, old stars are struggling to remain in the industry, and top stars are struggling to remain at the top. Besides the leads, there are four other romance storyline that develops gradually over time and not in an instant which is satisfying to watch.

●Acting wise I liked Lee Jung Shin playing Attorney Do Soo Hyuk awesome. He was mature and precise, didn’t beat around the bush, and had a clear storyline.
Lee Sung Kyung and Kim Young Dae as the bickering leads were fine and loved their storyline as how ML tries to woo FL.
but the other bickering couple Yunaaa and Jae Hyun would earn the cutest couple. They had the same storyline in the drama and the drama of the world of stars drama.

●Music is pretty decent but not extraordinary which makes it worth remembering.

●Rewatch is for lifting up the mood to some light and fluffy stuff without much context and just enjoy the story.

●Watch this if you like light dramas and have nothing else to watch.
●Do NOT watch if you want a deep storyline or some hardcore romance. Because it is a typical light cringe rom-com drama.

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Shooting Stars (2022) - one of the kdramas of 2022 that is so famous in social media that’s why I watched it ongoing. It’s romcom and its fun. I think it got overhyped because of the cast and the never-ending cameos. I didn't really fall in love with the drama, it's fun but I'm not so hyped up by it, and the love story is really not my type. I think that the role of Taesung as the top star in the drama is not really well conveyed? I don’t know I think something is missing that I can't point out exactly. The revelations within the drama is what I like but I think after the revelations, I lost my interest towards the drama. I am happy with the couples that end up together in the drama but I think I'm too old for the this type of drama.

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An interesting insight of the Entertainment Industry

The returning 2022 project of Kim Youngdae and Lee Sungkyung, Starfalls(my personal favorite title lmao) or ShootingStars depicts quite another rom-com friends-to-enemies-to lovers trope with a refreshing vibe perfect for your Spring Satisfaction. Followed by Youngdae's fellow Penthouse cast Yoon Jonghoon, and kpop band idols Lee Seunghyub of N.Flying and CNBLUE's Lee JungShin, the star studded drama has 2 eps so far and shall go on for 7 more weeks?? If you're a fan of dramas that have intriguing storyline about fictional celebrities with realistic issues and mentions of actual celebrities/idols within this genre, You're at the right place!

(Spoiler-free review will be edited once completed!)

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Good plot and storyline but the whole Africa thing was annoying, irritating and offensive

Honestly speaking this drama has alot of actors i like and i was excited to watch it when i saw some clips on YouTube. The chemistry between the 2 leads seems good and i love the overall idea for this series BUT that does not give them the right to show such stuff about Africa. They potrayed Africa as if it was a country and i felt like they were basically saying "This place is poor with no water or food" like where did they even get the idea that Africa does not have water. There are about 54 countries in Africa which one were they showing? AFRICA IS A CONTINENT NOT A COUNTY. Yes, there are some parts in Africa that have poor people but the way they showed that scene in the drama they are basically calling the whole of Africa poor and dont get me started on the song they chose to play while showing that scene. They even had the AUDACITY to show animals like what do they think we live with wild animals and have no clean water and no food!??!? Like who the fuck sat down watched this scene and was like "Yes this will definitely not offend anyone" or "This is the perfect scene" no like wth. If they wanted the male lead to go volunteer overseas they could have simply said "He went abroad to do volunteer work". The whole Africa scene was completely unnecessary and it was irritating. People its 2022 and i still cant believe people think that Africa is a country and not a continent and that we're waterless with no food and that we live with wild animals. People make it seem as if Africa is the only place where you'll find poor people what about other countries?!?!?! Honestly i was offended and at disbelief when i saw that scene. As a south african ( South Africa is a country in Africa) this made me mad and offended and i immediately dropped this drama. I saw the funny scene that i wanted to see in episode 2 but i could barely make it through episode 1 because they kept on mentioning Africa and so on. I'll definitely never watch this drama ever again and i dont reccommend it. For those who think im overacting im not. They potrayed Africa as this horrible bad place when most countries in Africa are so beautiful. I cant deal with the "Africa has no water" trope anymore. For those who will continue watching this drama enjoy it ig.

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first time seen equality in office romance

Male lead and female lead start as bickering friends, but unlike other in this drama female isn't submissive kindest girl but she is real human who know how to fight back and defend herself which also help male lead look more cute then some arrogant shit we usually see in dramas
i really like this drama without any unnecessary twist
only the weak love triangle was unnecessary

Ep 6 assistant of ML
During a game told he had been in more then 10 relationship, was appreciated for it, if it would have been a woman she would be look down upon but for a man to have 10 past relationship are Impressive,
Doesn't that mean he has been failed in those 10 relationships so how that is impressive when you are saying you had broken up 10 times because there was some problem in relationships.

How it is still impressive for a man and look down upon when woman had more then 10 relationships.

my favorite couple was YU sung and ho young

light romcom
















xx

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Sexual assault is not a joke.

TW: SA

I had originally been looking forward to watching this because of the female lead, but this is the worst K-Drama I've ever seen.

I was taken aback by the depiction of Africa. The stereotypical "Lion King" style of music, the yellow filter, acting like it's a generic undeveloped country, while the male lead is some "white savior" was crazy. Knowing it was only going to be part of the drama briefly, I decided I would try to keep watching... But it only got worse.

Sexual assault is not a joke! In Episode 2, the female lead was chased into a bathroom by the male lead (YES, THE MALE LEAD), who literally corned her in there. He begins to remove his belt to expose himself to prove to her that he's “sterile" as he's angry that reports were released, claiming that he is a eunuch (a typo). She looked horrified, shielding her eyes! If it wasn't for her coworkers rushing in, he really would have exposed himself. It was the craziest thing I've ever seen in a K-Drama. I could tell it was meant to be jokey. I don't know if the viewers were supposed to be okay with it because the two characters had history, but it wasn't okay! How can I continue to watch a K-Drama and root for this couple to happen when the male lead sexually harassed the female lead?

I've never dropped a K-Drama so fast in my life after that!

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