Dramas set within the leisure {industry} have hardly ever drawn sturdy rankings. Many have explored relationships between stars and non-celebrities, but few have linked with viewers. The brand new tvN collection “Good to Not Meet You,” led by Lee Jung-jae and Lim Ji-yeon, is now trying to reverse that development.
The collection, which premiered on Nov. 3, follows a disgraced actor and an leisure reporter locked in a battle of pleasure, details and shifting perceptions. Director Kim Ga-ram, identified for “Good Accomplice” and “Nonetheless,” teamed up with author Jung Yeo-rang, who created the hit drama “Physician Cha.”
Different dramas corresponding to tvN’s “Sh**ting Stars,” “Name My Agent” and “No Secret” have spotlighted romance within the leisure {industry} however struggled to win broad help. Regardless of their glamorous settings, they had been criticized for missing emotional depth.
Critics say the issue was not the theme itself however the distance created by unrealistic plots, surface-level portrayals of the {industry} and tales that felt indifferent from viewers’ experiences.
“Good to Not Meet You” seems to slim that hole. The story follows Lim Hyeon-jun, performed by Lee, a longtime supporting actor going through monetary struggles who abruptly turns into a world star after showing in an indie movie.
His lack of humility as his star climbs is portrayed with humor. In contrast to dramas the place the primary characters are already well-known, Lim’s rise from the underside creates a extra grounded narrative.
A scene from “Good to Not Meet You” / Courtesy of tvN
By its first three episodes, the present leans into storytelling reasonably than depictions of the {industry}.
One instance is a scene during which political reporter Wi Jung-shin, performed by Lim, causes a commotion on the crimson carpet. By embracing the comedic rhythm of a romantic comedy, the collection avoids the realism lure.
Business watchers say earlier failures stemmed from an overemphasis on authenticity that got here at the price of leisure worth. Though reflecting skilled ethics and actual office dynamics is vital, viewers finally need an pleasurable drama.
Consideration is now on whether or not “Good to Not Meet You” may help revive the entertainment-industry style and break its longstanding jinx.
This text from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Instances, is translated by generative AI and edited by The Korea Instances.
