Sh**ting Stars (2022)

if a romcom Kdrama was written by Fanfiction Writers

not much of a “story”, but it’s an all around fluffy, hilarious, enjoyable time

-Side Couples/Characters are done so well, you’ll care about them equally as much as ML/FL
-Perfect Cast
-ML becomes clingy, adorable puppy
-Kim Young Dae made this drama for me!!
-many Hilarious, Lovable Bromances
-Love the Dynamic & Progression between FL/ML (Friends to Enemies to Lovers in a way???)
-Entertainment industry setting makes this very compelling
-Would Definitely Rewatch


Complaints/Critiques:

-Huge increase of Angst late in the drama was a dramatic tone shift that felt very off-putting
-Kept relying on random angsty sub plots or unconvincing villains to propel the story
-Suffered from dropping in quality after ML & FL get together (not enough to stop watching though)
-I wish the angst of ML & FL’s past together was a little more emphasized and addressed (That was the angst I actually cared about!)

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mid level drama

the drama started off quite slow for me, only picking up about episode 7, though past that point it felt as though conflict was being created for the sake of it. there were about 5 different antagonists following one episode to the next..it felt like there was no real story so they were cramming in a bunch of mini ones.

is it a love story? is it an office drama? is it an antifan drama? it it about the lost of a friend? is it about a stalker? it is about the strained relationship between mother and son? so many things going on!

I didn't mind the main characters, they seemed to have okay chemistry, but they were outshone by the 2 young actors (who got married in the end). Aside from that, the other characters felt unnecessary and used just to fill the time... no real substance or chemistry.

there were some laugh-out-loud moments though... wish it stuck to the comedy piece a little more, as I think it would have been a better watch

All in all, it was just okay. I don't like to rate unless I've watched it all, but this took me a month to get through and I watched a few dramas in between, so that should say enough.

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It's the perfect combination of romance, comedy & a little bit of suspense (from ep 7)

The story goes around two college friends who met at a movie theater by chance. They both get attracted towards each other. And then came to knew that they are in same college. And futher they became colleagues as an Actor (Ging Tae Sung) & PR team head (Oh han Byul). And later realised their feelings for each other. I started this drama for Kim Young Dae (Gong Tae Sung) and ended up falling for Lee Jung Shin (Do Soo Hyuk) But after watching episode 7 & 8 you will be curious about the lady who makes food for Gong Tae Sung. Cause I'm really curious about her. Who's she? Why she always add extra salt in Gong Tae Sung's food? Why she went to store and bougth the limited edition watch? And why Gong Tae Sung mom is afraid of her?

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Love stories behind the scenes

Shooting Stars offers a story about the different lives of people behind the cameras. Starting from writers, managers and PR’s who work hard to take care of the image of their artists.
During the drama, these characters also unveil the hardships of their work especially in handling their actors. Even though they are immersed in their jobs, they also opened their hearts to the people whom they like. Shooting Stars shows that a well-balanced lifestyle would make one’s heart happy.
The background music and the pairing were effective, although the acting of the cast felt overdone and sometimes there was a lack of stability. The drama felt monotonous at times however the end result was not bad at all.


My Rating : 7/10

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Amazing

This show is so good and I was not expecting it at all. A lot of the things I wanted from Lovely Runner were given to me (finally) in this drama.

The cast is filled to the brim and I still love every single character. The work that the writing put in to make SURE you know every character is so apparent. I loved the leads and ALL of the secondary romances. For once we don't have an awkward ending for the 2nd ML, he gets his own happy ending that is set up so well. This care is put into every storyline and I appreciated it so much.

Also this show is so freaking funny.

My main compliment is to the meaningful commentary that this show makes about the entertainment industry and fandom culture. It does a great job of highlighting how fandom culture strips a lot of celebrities of their freedom and humanity in exchange for the fame and wealth that they enjoy. There are multiple episodes that touch on that while cleverly utilizing its setting and premise to facilitate that… This drama also talks about celebrity depression and how fandom behavior contributes to that. While watching the characters reconcile their feelings about the tragedies of life you do the same… I did cry, I felt better after.

Anyways, great STUFF.
Will rewatch soon.

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Surprisingly Satisfying... ?

I went into watching this drama having low expectations but I finished it feeling nicely satisfied.

It was nothing mind blowing and it wasn't a drama that will have a lasting impact on me. When I think about the best dramas I've watched this certainly won't come to my mind, HOWEVER as an easy watch to view between dramas that are more on the gritty side it's very good!

The thing that makes this drama the most is the side characters. The main couple are great don't get me wrong, but if it wasn't for the rest of the cast it would've been very dull. It was fun to see all the couples get together and for friendships to form.

I did enjoy Gong Tae Sung's character, it was enjoyable to have a ml with a personality more on the silly side. As a result the humor in the drama was actually funny.

Overall a good drama to watch when you don't want to concentrate too hard but nothing really extraordinary.

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