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Behind Every Star korean drama review
Dropped 1/12
Behind Every Star
2 people found this review helpful
by marrils
Nov 18, 2022
1 of 12 episodes seen
Dropped
Overall 1.5
Story 3.5
Acting/Cast 1.5
Music 3.0
Rewatch Value 1.0
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Nepotism and unlikeability make this unwatchable for me

I usually am very generous for my dramas, giving at least a good four episode try before passing judgement. However, this, I cannot do. The story is written such that there can be no sympathy for the main girl who is likely the daughter of the director, and thus benefits from all her "serendipitous" events of nepotism, whilst passing critical judgement on her coworkers when she does not know the field, is woefully clumsy and unapologetic when performing a career-ending faux pas disclosing confidential information, and yet slipping by unscathed due to her privilege as she can just slip into daddy's office and benefit from knowing his little secrets. Unless a severe character change is in process (which I highly doubt) , this drama is only serves to sugar coat that nepotism is acceptable for those who suffered (who hasn't?) in their lifetimes or are conventionally cute or whatnot. To echo the other reviewer, the side character stereotypes are disappointing with an exaggerated "metrosexual" agent who has no other personality traits besides materialism and an "ahjumma" agent who is lusting for management. Typical and not appropriate. I had high hopes and was sad to waste more than 3 hours tonight. Yes, 3 hours, as I had to pause multiple times due to how boring this episode was// stopping to rant at my significant other at how trash this show was.
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