Estrela Cadente (2022)

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!)

Leia Mais

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.

Leia Mais

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

Leia Mais

sensational

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.

Leia Mais

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!

Leia Mais

YO MAMA!!!!!!

i love lee sung kyung… she is my queen……. THE BEGGINIGN THO… ok im not gonna spoil for u…. THIS KDRAMA I WATCHED A FEW EPS AND IM LIKE WHAT????? IM NOT AAYING U SHOULDNT WATCH BUT LIKE THERES SOME GOOD STUFF ABT THIS AND SOME NOT SO GOOD STUFF SO U SHOULD NOT EXPECT MUCH ITS AN AVERAGE DRAMA. the actors are fine as he’ll and so… you know me… i love my oppas handsome and my girlies slaying and this drama slay. And u know why they say its called sh**tng stars its because in korean they call shooting stars star shit star or like flying shit its kinda like a mashup of two words wich creats a new word and a different meaning haheusjsjshsjaahahhahahahshshsjsahshshajajaajuau3udhehssusshhshhwsjssjsja

Leia Mais

I haven't even watched much of this drama, but I want to say the research is so poor. As an African living in Nigeria, it was so disappointing to see a 2021 kdrama start with an actor going to volunteer in Africa. What's worse is the Lion King soundtrack, and that they couldn't be bothered to go past the water trope. Also, of the 54 countries in Africa, they couldn't name one.
This is super insulting. We have TVs, internet, water, concerts and stadiums. Sure, we have many problems too, but Africa is not a continent you use to fill plots when you are out of ideas. I am disgusted tbh, and I can't believe the shallowness of it all. Not even the director, the writer, the main leads, nor other supporting casts saw something wrong with this? I have watched Korean drama for 12 years so I am familiar with this, but come on, it's 2022! Is education so hard to obtain in Korea?

Leia Mais

desperate but not THAT desperate

I'm desperate for a show to watch to pass the time...but clearly not desperate enough cause im gonna pass on this one.
the portrayal of Africa, as a continent, which wow, that in and of itself (why are you trying to potray a whole continent as 1 country), is egregious.

Since the writers didn't spend the time to properly research where the actor would be volunteering, I don't owe them my time to properly watch the show either.

I rlly wanted a good kdrama to watch this season, but i guess this won't be it. Off to Again, My Life I go :) that, or i'll hop over to cdramas. At least they're not trying to act like white saviours there .

Ok bye. firs episode is offensive and idt I need to sit thru smthn I'm uncomfortable with or reward poor research and misinformation with engagement! bye!

edit: everytime i read the title i see shitting stars and that will never not be funny to me lmao

Leia Mais

The part about Africa was revolting and racist

I believe more research should be done before stereotyping an entire race or continent in any script. The issue with them presenting Africa in a bad light is revolting 🤮 . this is not only an issue with this drama but I believe is more of a Korean and Chinese film industry issue….this shows how ignorant and unexposed they are to Africa. They should do more research before writing any script that contains any relation to Africa. They have a large audience in Africa yet this shows they have little or no respect for Africans commitment to their industry, the moment I watched episode one I felt disgusted with the drama just the way the characters also felt disgusted about the idea of visiting Africa. Africa is filled with love, culture, colors, vast resources and wealth. And this is just a few I can mention. Yes, they are undeveloped and unexposed places in Africa but so is it in every continent and countries in the world. Most especially Asia. I believe the cast need to apologize to Africans about this. I have travelled the world and I have met different races and people this is why am mentioning my concerns here. Though aside from the African issue the whole script is good I guess.

Leia Mais