18 Again (2020) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

18 Again2020

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What We Think

18 Again is refreshingly non-woke for a modern drama. It puts character and family storytelling ahead of trendy ideological messaging, and while it updates some values, it respects tradition rather than subverting it.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

18 Again largely focuses on family dynamics and personal growth, with its narrative choices rooted in realism rather than box-checking identity scripts. Characters are multidimensional and their backgrounds fit the context of contemporary Korea, without feeling shoehorned for ideological reasons.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

The show centers family, tradition, and intergenerational relationships, treating fatherhood and masculinity with surprising nuance. While it updates gender roles, it doesn’t mock or sideline classic values, and the arc highlights the importance of reconciliation and understanding.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

There is a general absence of competing worldviews, but this isn’t unusual for South Korean dramas. Traditional perspectives are presented sympathetically. Any strong ideological messaging or ridicule of dissenters is notably absent.

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