Estrella Fugaz (2022)

Sexual assault is not a joke.

TW: SA

I had originally been looking forward to watching this because of the female lead, but this is the worst K-Drama I've ever seen.

I was taken aback by the depiction of Africa. The stereotypical "Lion King" style of music, the yellow filter, acting like it's a generic undeveloped country, while the male lead is some "white savior" was crazy. Knowing it was only going to be part of the drama briefly, I decided I would try to keep watching... But it only got worse.

Sexual assault is not a joke! In Episode 2, the female lead was chased into a bathroom by the male lead (YES, THE MALE LEAD), who literally corned her in there. He begins to remove his belt to expose himself to prove to her that he's “sterile" as he's angry that reports were released, claiming that he is a eunuch (a typo). She looked horrified, shielding her eyes! If it wasn't for her coworkers rushing in, he really would have exposed himself. It was the craziest thing I've ever seen in a K-Drama. I could tell it was meant to be jokey. I don't know if the viewers were supposed to be okay with it because the two characters had history, but it wasn't okay! How can I continue to watch a K-Drama and root for this couple to happen when the male lead sexually harassed the female lead?

I've never dropped a K-Drama so fast in my life after that!

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I haven't even watched much of this drama, but I want to say the research is so poor. As an African living in Nigeria, it was so disappointing to see a 2021 kdrama start with an actor going to volunteer in Africa. What's worse is the Lion King soundtrack, and that they couldn't be bothered to go past the water trope. Also, of the 54 countries in Africa, they couldn't name one.
This is super insulting. We have TVs, internet, water, concerts and stadiums. Sure, we have many problems too, but Africa is not a continent you use to fill plots when you are out of ideas. I am disgusted tbh, and I can't believe the shallowness of it all. Not even the director, the writer, the main leads, nor other supporting casts saw something wrong with this? I have watched Korean drama for 12 years so I am familiar with this, but come on, it's 2022! Is education so hard to obtain in Korea?

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desperate but not THAT desperate

I'm desperate for a show to watch to pass the time...but clearly not desperate enough cause im gonna pass on this one.
the portrayal of Africa, as a continent, which wow, that in and of itself (why are you trying to potray a whole continent as 1 country), is egregious.

Since the writers didn't spend the time to properly research where the actor would be volunteering, I don't owe them my time to properly watch the show either.

I rlly wanted a good kdrama to watch this season, but i guess this won't be it. Off to Again, My Life I go :) that, or i'll hop over to cdramas. At least they're not trying to act like white saviours there .

Ok bye. firs episode is offensive and idt I need to sit thru smthn I'm uncomfortable with or reward poor research and misinformation with engagement! bye!

edit: everytime i read the title i see shitting stars and that will never not be funny to me lmao

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The part about Africa was revolting and racist

I believe more research should be done before stereotyping an entire race or continent in any script. The issue with them presenting Africa in a bad light is revolting 🤮 . this is not only an issue with this drama but I believe is more of a Korean and Chinese film industry issue….this shows how ignorant and unexposed they are to Africa. They should do more research before writing any script that contains any relation to Africa. They have a large audience in Africa yet this shows they have little or no respect for Africans commitment to their industry, the moment I watched episode one I felt disgusted with the drama just the way the characters also felt disgusted about the idea of visiting Africa. Africa is filled with love, culture, colors, vast resources and wealth. And this is just a few I can mention. Yes, they are undeveloped and unexposed places in Africa but so is it in every continent and countries in the world. Most especially Asia. I believe the cast need to apologize to Africans about this. I have travelled the world and I have met different races and people this is why am mentioning my concerns here. Though aside from the African issue the whole script is good I guess.

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Watched the first episode

Off to a good start so far. I can't imagine being such a workaholic like Han byeol the fl, it caught me off guard when she left her blind date at the beginning of this episode just to clear a celebrities image. Almost everyone in the show is a workaholic. I found it hilarious when they went for a checkup the guy said " work is more important" and at the end only Han byeol actually finished her checkup (atleast I think she did).
While all of them are working their butt off, I'm here super lazy to complete my homework too.
I have a feeling this might be a cute enemies to lovers with a bit jealousy here and there. I hope it doesnt get too boring nor complicated at the end of towards the middle of the show.

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