They say ‘Movies reflect society’… And more often than not, this line holds true as they mirror some aspects of social attitudes, norms, and act as a lens through which we examine our present. In 2023, Netflix premiered the K-series drama ‘Celebrity’ is not an exception.

This drama will take you on a tour of the lives of celebrities and delve into the world of social media and their challenges in maintaining their public image.

Directed by: Kim Cheol kyu

Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Drama.

Starring:

• Park Gyu Young (Seo Ari)
• Kang Min Hyuk(Han Jun Gyeong)
• Lee Chung Gun(Yun Si Hyeon)
• Lee Dong Gun (Jin Tae Jeon)
• Jeon Huy Sung(O Min Hye)

Episodes: 12

Release date:  30 Jun 2023

Running time: 45 min

Storyline: Seo A-RI’s journey to social media stardom

This series, as the name suggests, depicts the rise and fall of a celebrity, Seo –Ari. Coming from a humble background, initially, she was selling cosmetics from door to door for her survival. While at the start she was reluctant and not interested in social media, out of the sudden circumstances introduced to stardom as a social media influencer.

Fame, money, power: exposing the dirty secrets of the influencer world

Meanwhile, her father’s company went bankrupt, which resulted in fueling her way ahead. Seo-Ari became cynical as the plot developed, realizing the negative aspects of success and celebrity. She unveils a series of secrets, scandals, scams, drug use, and even murders where his fellow influencers are involved.

This action leads to dangerous consequences in Seo-Ari’s life, which unfold eventually over the course of the drama.

Celebrity: performance, writing and acting

The actors and actress portray their characters so convincingly with palpable chemistry through exploring the complexities of their relationship and the obstacles they faced. Kudos to the writer who did a superb job of dropping a cherry on multiple storylines.

The top-notch writing, unexpected twist, and clever dialogue delivery make it more enjoyable to watch and grip you tight episode after episode.

Celebrity: Themes-A mirror to society

The drama series follows the rise and shine to fame of Seo-Ari, as a celebrity and the flip side of being an influencer. Celebrity—reflects today’s social media’s massive influence.

It not only offers a unique glimpse into the lives of influencers showcasing their glamorous lifestyle through visual fluff but also delves deep into the superficiality, fake relationships, buying followers, competition, and constant seeking of validation and attention.

The series challenges both influencers and followers to be mindful and kind while posting any content and also while replying and giving comments, as the image of the public personas is destroyed overnight by the cacophony of anonymous keyboard armies. 

This tale portrays a good warning of what might be going on in the life of an influencer and the world of social media, by delivering intense action sequences and a gripping narrative through the protagonist’s journey of payback.

Jealousy, greed, and revenge are some feelings that one could unknowingly provoke in one’s influencer journey, and this series audaciously shows all of that without shying away.

This drama is for someone who has a taste for mystery, thrill, fashion, and the film world. However, a must-watch for everyone of this generation who is unaware of what is on the other side of the Veil of being a celebrity…..

FAQ

Where can you watch K-drama Celebrity?

Celebrity is now streaming on Netflix.