The Fabulous (2022)

Insight for my generation

Admittedly I watched because of the promise of friendship revival among fashion industry workers. You do have to look that good all the time plus practice good manners if you're working in PR. It's hyperreal because we see callous celebrities and influencers continue to thrive when in fact rumors travel faster than light for those kind of antics. Fame won't take you places but lineage that corresponds with money does.

Having 4 main characters amidst an evolving love story between the 2 can be disorienting but this gang is solid! The approach to each character's back story may seem impractical but once we embody the "ride or die" motto, we're in for a treat.

I'd like to dub this a story of my generation particularly in Korean culture (in Korea itself as well as in ventures run by Korean elders). We're overworked. We try hard to let off steam by taking up whatever liberalism provide. We're not so numb, bored perhaps, but there's always wisdom around the corner to be thankful for. Thus, I think each character went through deep thinking mode when entering crisis. It's not shown nor mentioned but we know they do so everytime a change of mindset is present. Self developing insight is probable!

Lastly, watching a cis male designer with a hint of queer sexuality surrounded by love is never quite enough. However, I'm hopeful for off screen social change instead of asking for more visibility in an 8 episodes slice of life drama. That includes a social change where younger Korean workers can laugh cry express themselves, perhaps through living more passionately or from actually trying to understand our tendency in dating/mating?

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A MUST WATCH AND REWATCH

You can finish in one sitting and it deserves a rewatch. :) Characters are easy to love and very relatable. The characters are so real that I can imagine meeting people with the same attitud as Ji Eun, Woomin, Joseph and Seonho. TBH I watched the drama to support Minho but I totally fell in love with Seon ho's character. She's such a badass woman and knows what she wants! I also love the portrayal of Joseph and Seonho's supportive families! I also love the chemistry of the 4 leads and they made me believe that they really are true friends. My only problem about it is that some story lines weren't polished enough. That's why I gave the story 9.5 stars hoping that they can do a better execution if there will be a 2nd season.

All in all it is a very light drama with interesting sneak peaks about the fashion industry. Give it a watch!!

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The dynamic of the four is superb!

Checked out the drama for Minho and Soobin but stayed for the whole cast. It is a feel good drama with heartwarming scenes (Ji Woomin and Jieun's grandma scene, for example). Perfect drama to watch with your friends as the year is coming to its end. Can I just add? The dynamic of the four is superb. The drama was able to show the charms of the cast. I still can't believe Minho was able to walk the runway, run and play sports, sing and dance, dj, and be a photographer in one drama. Chae Soobin was fabulous, Park Heejung slayed and Lee Sangwoon-Esther tandem was one in a million. If ever there'll be a season 2, I'll definitely watch.

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Binged it in a day

Story:
Not gonna lie, the story is pretty predictable. However, I still liked it. The characters in the show were likeable; honestly, I wanted to see some of the side characters more (ahem Thiery! love his sassiness. This actor is super versatile!!)

Acting/Cast:
This cast is STACKED. Honestly never watched Seonho and Joseph appear on screen before (understandably so since this is Seonho's first drama) but the cast is HELLA STACKED. Looking at the cast, I knew there wasn't going to be an issue with bad acting. I love Chae Soobin so I may or may not be biased here but :)

Music:
I like Jo Yuri's OST A LOT. The OSTs were appropriately played throughout the series.

Rewatch value:
oh please, even though I just binged it, I don't mind rewatching it HAHA.

Overall:
The romance + friendship theme and the likeable characters made the show binge-able af. Plot and character development are present and honestly satisfying IMO! Give this show a try, I think it's a rom-com that's not too heavy on romance so it will be palatable even for people who don't usually like to watch romance dramas.

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Pistachio Love for Christmas

Although the reason for the delayed air date is quite tragic I‘m glad that it was released the day before Christmas because in my opinion it’s the perfect (binge) watch for the holidays! ;)

I think it shouldn’t be compared to other dramas (which is why it gets negative comments) but rather seen as a stand-alone year end light party romcom to watch during the holidays or when you need a pick-me up.
It’s kind of like those year end assemble movies but in drama length.

It’s a bunch of hot, young party people that live in a colorful, positive world without it being fluffy or cringy. The romance seems very much in tune with youth and it’s more liberal & flirty than your standard kdrama… which again brings me back to not comparing it to other dramas ;)

Anyways I really liked it as a christmas/holiday binge ~~
Due it’s light and flirty vibe it’s also highly rewatchable :)

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i totally enjoyed the whole episodes, it was very refreshing, watchable, chill and fun, love the way it give us refreshing, light & heartwarming vibe , (not in terms of plot, but style. i love the no nonsense approach where we didn't get bogged down by misunderstandings or unnecessary plot devices.) a combine of comedy, romance and fashion, and I love the chemistry between the casts, i am hoping for season 2 focusing on ji woomin ang jieun's past relationship. The casts are so lovable. i also love the songs that they used in drama, kinda dissapointed that there's too many unneeded characters for such a short drama too..

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I love fashion shows in South Korea. They had two catwalks in this drama... and both were hella good. Let me start with model Park Hee Jung, she is definitely gorgeous! Park Hee Jung is one of the best models to have ever come from Korea. In 2020, she was recognized by the Korea Designer Fashion Awards as the "Model of the Year." Her first gig was LV and many famous brand names of beautiful clothing came after that. I would love to see her in action-fantasy dramas as a Warrior. She did an awesome job in this drama since it is her very first drama. Let me talk about Hwarang star Choi Min Ho... everything about that actor is what's up! He can do no wrong. Great acting skills. Chae Soo Bin who played the first main lead is another awesome actress. I enjoy watching her and have seen her in other dramas. The wardrobes were perfect and that black-laced crisis cross-dress was amazingly beautiful. That knapsack has to go. lol. Thank you to all other actresses, actors, staff, writers, directors, makeup staff, and costume staff, you all did great.

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Absolutely Amazing

I have seen a lot of k-dramas in my life but never one I had to fight myself not to rewatch the same night I watched it at 12:00 at night. You could relate to everyone from the actors to makeup artists to producers to cameramen to the staff and directors should pat themselves on the back until their hands fall off because this show spoke to everyone. It made you feel alive, happy, sad, in love, out of love selfish, tears of joy, angry and that is why this is in my top 5 Kdrama. I honestly think they should come out with a season 2 just because I wanna see where everyone is from now. Because I know happy ending dont always come true but this show gave me hope that you can be absolutely anything in this whole world you want to be

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This is a super fun drama to watch. The plot of the drama is centered on a group of four friends, their struggles and achievements within the setting of the high fashion industry. The drama is a romantic comedy as much as it is about the friendship and the steadfast love and support among the four friends as they put their utmost efforts to succeed in their chosen careers in the competitive and, many at times, cruel manipulations of the people in power within the industry. The drama touches these aspects but it is kept a lighthearted drama about this group of magnificent friends and how they pull together, also with the help of other friends and family, on their way to find success. There is also a very nice romance story between Ji-eun (Chae Soo Bin) and Woo-min (Choi Min Ho) who display some heartbreaking moments, some heart lighted moments, and a beautiful romantic chemistry as they try to love and understand each other. This drama, as a comedy has some over the top flaunt of erratic emotions but it is so well done that it doesn’t lose the essence and solemnity of love and friendship. Overall, a great and very entertaining drama, enjoy it!

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Amazing friendship

Some dramas are meant to be binged. This isn't one of those. This is something that is meant for you to look forward to. Rarely do I regret binging a show, but I wished I'd have saved some of these episodes for future days. There is a level of energy and excitement throughout the show, and I am sad to say that I used it up all in one go.

I loved the feel of this show. The friendship, the camaraderie, the support of the 4 friends (plus their families and coworkers) made it all worthwhile for me. Having known friendship like this in my own life, I find that it gives me happiness to see such things onscreen. For people to be there with you through thick and thin, you have to have gone through a lot together. Although the storyline wasn't realistic, it was fun and interesting to me. It did have it's sad moments, but then again....don't we all?

I enjoyed all the acting in this drama, and I think everyone did a great job portraying their characters. There was a good mix of character types, but none were inherently evil. Everyone had their own redeeming qualities, even though all of the characters were flawed in their own way....some more than others, but this isn't their story. The OTT characters kept the storyline light and funny. (The music set the tone for many scenes, and was interesting enough for me to look up several of the songs.) I found the friendship of the 4 totally believable, and they had great chemistry together.

Unfortunately, I did not see the chemistry between Ji Eun and Woo Min as a couple, but I think that their acting was on point. That didn't make it any less believable to me, because irl some couples just don't exude chemistry. That doesn't make them any less of a couple though. Although I didn't feel passion between them, I did feel friendship and support and happiness. Sometimes that's enough.

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é um ótimo drama, porém eu particularmente achei um pouco lento

eu gostei do drama, é super levinho, também trás algumas críticas necessárias, porém eu particularmente achei um pouco lento, e eu também não gostei dela ter voltado com o ex dela (o que terminou com ela no comecinho do dorama) achava os dois chato, sem química, e odiava todas as cenas deles dois juntos, pulei todas elas.
também não gostei muito de como eles não se aprofundaram na história do protagonista masculino e nem da protagonista feminina, pq tinha vários pontos tanto no quesito de família, no quesito do namoro deles que não foram aprofundados.
um ponto que pra mim é muito positivo, é a amizade deles era muito fofo ver a amizade deles, o jeito que eles se apoiavam, e que smp estavam do lado um do outro.

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