Korean Drama - Celebrity

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Celebrity is a 2023, South Korean thriller drama on Netflix. The series is written by Kim Yi-young and directed by Kim Cheol-kyu.

The series was released on Netflix on 30th June, 2023, and has 12 episodes.

Main Cast:

Park Gyu-young as Seo Ahri

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Kang Minhyuk as Han Jun-kyung

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Lee Chung-ah as Yoon Si-hyeon

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Lee Dong-gun as Jin Tae-jeon

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Jun Hyo-seong as Oh Min-hye

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Supporting Cast:

Jeong Yumi as Hwang Yuri

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Han Jae-in as Jin Chae-hee

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Jung wook-jin as Kwon Myeong-ho

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Han Eu Ddeum as Angela

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Kim Si-hyun as Jina

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Jung Yoo-min as Jan Yu-rang

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Park Yeni as Yoon Jeong-sun

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Han Da-gam as Wang Rola

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Nam Gi-ae as Lee Hyeon-ok

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Seo Hyun-woo as Detective Jang Hyun-soo

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Eom Hyo-seop as Park Gyeong-bae

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Choi Young-woo as Hwang Yong-tae

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The series depicts the desires and mysteries surrounding people who become social media influencers, living as so-called celebrities, and the people who envy them.

Filming began for the series in December 2021.

Seo Ahri finds herself thrown into  a life of fame, wealth, and desire as she explores the world of social media influencers. However, Ahri mentions how these influencers buy "followers", which tricks laypersons into believing that they are celebrities. As her reputation begins to tarnish during  her rise and eventual fall, Ahri exposes the scandalous lives of the influencers, involving scams, harassment, drugs, and eventually death.

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This drama really intrigued me with it being about influencers, as you know there will definitely be those that will go to any lengths to get the "fame" and money they want, but there will also be influencers that are more down to earth. I won't deny that for me it pretty much goes over my head and if something works for you in bringing in your income than be you and ignore those that hate it. I'm also a big fan of films and drama's that are in the thriller genre as I think they really keep you guessing and on your toes.

This drama has a really good plot, as well as cast, they each brought something to the series. I loved the behind the scenes style info that we got with Ahri explaining influencer terms etc.

I loved Park Gyu-young as Seo Ahri, she really brought life to the role. It was interesting to see her character rise and fall and look into how power and money keeps you at the top as well as brings people down and hides the real them. There were times when I could see Ahri becoming those that she hates, but you could see why she was becoming like that, all in the name if bringing them down.

I enjoyed Kang Minhyuk as Han Jun-kyung, he was someone that was in power that tried to help Ahri, but you also knew that not all the eggs were in his basket as there were people that had more power than him that he helped to cover some scandals up with.

I really liked Lee Chung-ah as Yoon Si-hyeon. Si-hyeon is a character that doesn't have a bad bone in her body, even though she's surrounded by people that will do anything to keep their positions at the top as influencers. We see that there is a past between her and Han Jun-kyung, and there still seems to be feelings that have never been put to a close. What I really loved about her character is that even when everything is on the line, she still tries to help Ahri.

I thought Lee Dong-gun was good as Jin Tae-jeon, he's the typical character in these types of drama's that have power and money to hide any scandal and make sure that if anyone wants to put it in the spotlight, will make sure not only will that never happen, but the people that tried to do so will be the ones to suffer, whether that be jail or even death. Something we see when Ahri tries to bring the dark side into the spotlight.

I think Jun Hyo-seong did a good job as Oh Min-hye. She's an influencer that is at the top and see's a bit of a downfall when Ahri comes onto the scene. Something she of course hates and because she thinks she better and above Ahri, makes sure that Ahri receives the hate that she believes she deserves.

This drama is definitely one of those that's keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

I really recommend giving this drama a watch because I really wasn't expecting the plot twist towards the end.

For me it has it all, a good plot, an amazing cast with amazing acting. There are characters you can't help but love, as well as those that yo can't help but hate.

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Did you enjoy the plot and script?

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