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Dislikes:- The entertainment industry setting. Probably because it is a show so some things were exaggerated such as snatching someone off the street and turning them into an actor because they are good looking and immediately throwing them into a role. I can't ignore the exaggeration however, knowing how much Korean idols have to train before they even debut. It is not the same industry, but I can't imagine someone would get thrown into a role with no acting experience. I am sure some companies bury/overlook the bad things that actors/idols do because they make them a lot of money. That also happens in this drama. I don't understand why Yoo Na wasn't dropped from her company for her rude behavior when she was a newbie. Her manager/CEO did not assert authority over her, which is so unbelievable.
- Absolutely did not care about anyone else besides the two main characters. I had to watch on 2x speed and/or skip through all the supporting roles' scenes. This drama was the first time I absolutely disliked everyone but the two main characters. I give an exception to the main guy's manager though.
- Unnecessary coupling. Excluding the two main characters, there were an additional 4 couples. It's ridiculous
- This show makes me dislike reporters and people who are obsessed with everything that celebs do. There is no reason to know what a celeb is doing at all times. It is so meaningless. I understand their lives can be interesting, but there is no need for reporters to suffocate a celeb.
- Main guy harasses and nearly SA's the main girl because she made a typo in an article (6 years ago from present time). He continues to torment her, and I don't think he explicitly apologized for anything.
- Main guy is written to be mean to her because he likes her. That is so childish.
Acting and Casting 5/10 because I didn't really pay attention to those categories.
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Really cute story!
This was a really good show!!! It hooked me from the get go and kept me hooked throughout!The story telling was easy to follow and gave you just enough without telling you the whole story in the first flashback!
I loved it!
The acting was spot on and the dialog was well thought out!
The story was funny where it needed to be and serious at the same time!
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This drama was a waste of time ?
This drama was so pointless to watch. it has no plot it was so many things happening , too many pointless side characters and on top of that there was no chemistry development between leads. The ML and FL barely had any cute scenes , or any romantic build up. the story was sloppy . The ML and FL knew each other in the pass but it felt very pushed like in the beginning of the drama it seems like she only know him from work but later on now she was best friends with him and this other guy and they knew each other in college it just seems so pushed. Then the confession was really bad it was barely any romance built up for a confession. The Second ML barely fought for the FL love and just gave up and claimed he knew she would say no. How the FL and ML got together was very dull not romantic at all . The plots were uneventful and pointless there were too many pointless plots that ended within secondsthose scenes could have been used for romantic build up.
- I love the ML and the FL is pretty but this drama is just not it 😔
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Amusing, to say the least.
Well, what can I say?The story was pretty decent. Nothing too crazy, just light-hearted slice of life stuff. Didn't really care for the acting that much, I mean it was good, but nothing award-worthy. But the cast was pretty on point.
Having watched penthouse, most of the characters already felt familiar right from the start. It was a nice feeling that carried on throughout the episodes. I think where this show really shines is comedy. The characters were very well-written and amusing.
In summation, it's just a light-hearted slice of life, littered with funny characters and situations.
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Many side stories and many other character stories yet i see that its a main point to this drama.
I wont deny the funny moments you get to watch and laugh out loud, some with tear moments. I did enjoy Young Dae's character and acting in all episodes and facial expressions, 10/10. His character interaction with the lawyer made up a great amount of laughters.
I also enjoyed all of Yoon Jong Hun's moments, making him a great delight over the entire series. A best guy.
For short, a good comedy romance put out there.
Best to watch it and decide so far. Its very colorful and has a ton of stories pilled in one place, the entertainment bussiness.
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MAYBE LIGHT SPOILERS BELOW? | Loveable characters individually and that's it.
This is my opinion and it's absolutely okay if we don't agree.This is not a personal attack to anyone's preferences.
This is the first time I'm not really recommending a drama - unless you want to care more about the side stories/couples.
Don't get me wrong: individually, all the characters are well constructed, with a lot of funny moments, however, I did not feel the chemistry between the leads. Actually, the leads are in their 30's acting like teenagers, which was off putting for me, personally.
Also, the main plot was hit with a lot of "obstacles" for little to no purpose, making the story convoluted in a bad way.
The friend plot, while a necessary conversation to be had in the entertainment industry, had no resolution and the lady side plot... what? Why? Did it add to story in any way?
However, I was very interested in the other characters romances and they were what kept me going. Specially the reporter friend, really loveable.
I did appreciate to see a strong female lead that didn't need a man to solve a traumatic past or whatever.
Finally, for me, this drama will always be called "Shitting Stars" because why on earth would you put asterisks on it if it wasn't a curse word? Come on!
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When this drama started coming out I tried to watch the first episode but halfway through I thought it wasn't for me. It was recently recommended to me in the We Watch Challenge and I finished all the episodes in a few days. This drama started out with funny scenes and a fight between the main characters, which turned into a romance halfway through. I definitely liked that we didn't wait until the final episodes for a relationship between these two. The other couples were also a nice and interesting element. Each couple had its own unique dynamics.However, there are things I didn't like. I can't help thinking that those negative sub plots like the scheming housekeeper, the attempt at revenge, and even ML's sad childhood were unnecessary. I feel like these stories were too shallow, even though they were supposed to keep the drama from being boring. Better would be, for example, one or two well-developed negative plots.
But overall, I enjoyed this drama. It was sweet and adorable.
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10/10, Idols are human too!
For me, Sh**ting Stars was that "one in a million" kind of show, because I got so effing addicted to it. When I wasn't talking about Sh**ting Stars, I was thinking about Sh**ting Stars, and when I wasn't thinking about it, I was hoping someone would start talking about it. So. Damn. Good.Anyways, the message on the show is clear: Idols and actors are human too. Just like us. They have a life of their own, and this is none of anyone's business. They have their own strong points, weaknesses, feelings, and fears. It's not a crime to hate a celebrity, but when you do, remember that you're talking about a real person, not an emotionless robot. Sadly, empathy isn't for everybody, and the hate is never gonna stop completely. But if at least one single person changes her mind about spreading hate on idols after watching this show, I believe the message was well delivered.
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Simple story
I'm not going to write much about the plot lines other than exactly what i liked and didnt like so this may contain major **SPOILERS** depending on how you read itLIKED:
- No brain hurting plot lines, just straight forward romance. Main lead went straight from frenemies to lovers. And since i am really fond of Lee Sung Kyung it helped to finish the drama.
- FL is strong and independent.
- Multiple couples with satisfying pairing.
- Can keep up with the storyline even if youre distracted for a few seconds.
DISLIKED:
- I expected more chemistry between the main leads. But since there were sooo many couples to distract i just didnt care by the end of it.
- Really really REALLY weak justice to crimes like trespassing, stalking, hate crimes, and death threats. It was unsatisfying af to see characters just forgive and move on like they didnt suffer psychological trauma.
- Some characters were plain useless in the overall story line. (hint: the mother)
- Could be wrapped up in 12 episodes.
Overall you can watch it if you're a fan of LSK or Kim Young Dae. Its a light romance , no unecessary dramatic break ups, uncomplicated drama.
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Slow, superficial & corny
If you’re reading this trying to decide if it’s worth your time: go for it if you’re in the mood for a stress-free, somewhat funny slice-of-life, office romance K-drama.I know many of us tend to filter K-dramas based on the ending, so here’s the good news: this one has a happy ending. In fact, it’s so happy that it stretches across the last three episodes, at least.
That said, this series is essentially about... nothing. It attempts to explore the challenges celebrities face in their personal lives, especially under the pressure of their fans and "anti-fans," but it handles these themes in such a superficial, cartoonish way that it’s hard to believe it made any real impact.
There’s a lot of fluff in this drama. And while I understand that sometimes we need that, it’s better suited for when you’re looking for a “comfort” drama after something heavy or emotionally draining. Otherwise, I believe there are far better options out there.
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A Refreshing and Feel-Good Take on Celebrity Life
I really enjoyed Shooting Stars because it gives a refreshing look into the behind-the-scenes world of a casting agency and PR team, showing the immense effort that goes into managing celebrities. It also beautifully highlights that, at the end of the day, celebrities are humans too. I especially loved how the drama had three different couples—it kept things lively and avoided the usual monotony. Although I did feel some cringe in the beginning with the lead couple, they grew on me and their chemistry improved as the episodes progressed. Overall, I loved it! If you’re looking for something lighthearted and feel-good, this drama will definitely deliver.Was this review helpful to you?
A perfect dosage of rom-com
Are you looking for something lighthearted, clichèd, funny just to have a good time ? This is it. The flow of the story is great and the cute chemistry of all the couples ( yes, I loved the fact that i could ship every single of them without stress😉).The OSTs is also goooood.
The bickering of the leads and the struggles of the ML to confess is so fun. Maybe I'll rewatch just those episodes if I feel down.
I was very sceptical of watching this drama but gave it a try because i was craving heavily for some cheesy romance. It was worth.
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