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The Fabulous Review by Kdramas with Miss Critic
It's a battle for survival in this behind-the-scenes look at Korea's glamorous but not always glitzy fashion industry. It shows the harsh reality of its competitive nature and those who choose to walk its path. Facing this struggle are our four main protagonists, who find support in each other: publicist Pyo Ji Eun, freelance photo retoucher Ji Woo-min, designer Joseph, and senior model Yeo Seon Ho.
Episode 1 opens with a bit of a whirlwind introduction to the fashion, glitz, and glamour we’ll be seeing over the course of the next 7 episodes. Starting the show with a fantabulous bang is a runway show led by renowned designer Joseph (Lee Sang-won) and supermodel Ye Seon Ho. Right from the start, we see the ups and downs of fashion and the types of people within it that we’ll deal with throughout the story.
To be honest, I wasn’t all that interested in the show besides the fact that Choi Minho was starring in it. It had that glamorous and glitzy look to it that I enjoy in dramas, but I wasn’t sure if the premise would hold up for an entire season. It's been done before here and there, so it would be hard to find a unique space for it. The characters, on the other hand, are what hold the show together and make it enjoyable. It has an enjoyable cast, all with distinctly different personalities that mesh well together. All of them have their own interesting side plots that they’re dealing with and sharing with one another. The romance happens to be my favorite part of it. Ji Eun and Woo Min's relationship, in particular, is toeing the line between friendship and something more.
Watch or skip?
I recommend watching it, but I wouldn’t consider it a must-see. It’s not the most deep or groundbreaking show about this sort of subject. However, it's certainly an entertaining watch for the Christmas break. I see myself continuing on and watching it, though it won’t be a binge.
Happy Holidays!
-Miss Critic
If interested, the entirety of my review can be found on my substack!
Kdramas with Miss Critic
https://misscritic.substack.com/p/the-fabulous-initial-review
Episode 1 opens with a bit of a whirlwind introduction to the fashion, glitz, and glamour we’ll be seeing over the course of the next 7 episodes. Starting the show with a fantabulous bang is a runway show led by renowned designer Joseph (Lee Sang-won) and supermodel Ye Seon Ho. Right from the start, we see the ups and downs of fashion and the types of people within it that we’ll deal with throughout the story.
To be honest, I wasn’t all that interested in the show besides the fact that Choi Minho was starring in it. It had that glamorous and glitzy look to it that I enjoy in dramas, but I wasn’t sure if the premise would hold up for an entire season. It's been done before here and there, so it would be hard to find a unique space for it. The characters, on the other hand, are what hold the show together and make it enjoyable. It has an enjoyable cast, all with distinctly different personalities that mesh well together. All of them have their own interesting side plots that they’re dealing with and sharing with one another. The romance happens to be my favorite part of it. Ji Eun and Woo Min's relationship, in particular, is toeing the line between friendship and something more.
Watch or skip?
I recommend watching it, but I wouldn’t consider it a must-see. It’s not the most deep or groundbreaking show about this sort of subject. However, it's certainly an entertaining watch for the Christmas break. I see myself continuing on and watching it, though it won’t be a binge.
Happy Holidays!
-Miss Critic
If interested, the entirety of my review can be found on my substack!
Kdramas with Miss Critic
https://misscritic.substack.com/p/the-fabulous-initial-review
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