Dear Hyeri (2024) | How Woke Is It?

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52%

Dear Hyeri2024

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What We Think

'Dear Hyeri' lands in the mildly woke category. It’s progressive enough to tick the usual boxes, but it doesn't bulldoze tradition or realism. Expect a predictable dose of modern themes, but not a total ideological blitz.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

From what can be gleaned, 'Dear Hyeri' features the standard set of diverse characters typical of modern K-dramas. While there is certainly some attention paid to diversity and topical social themes, it appears that character personalities and genuine dramas aren't entirely sacrificed for the sake of messaging, at least not overtly.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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While the show nods toward changing gender norms and modern morality, it doesn't aggressively mock or upend traditional Korean values. However, traditional family or gender roles sometimes seem to play second fiddle to contemporary attitudes, which is no longer surprising in current entertainment.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative perspectives get some airtime, though the main thrust leans liberal and in line with current entertainment industry trends. There's a mild tendency to depict traditional views as quaint but not outright villainous.

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