High Society (2015) | How Woke Is It?

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High Society2015

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What We Think

'High Society' is a refreshingly non-woke show, focusing on interpersonal drama, class tension, and romance without ideological messaging intruding on the story. Traditional themes still reign here.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

'High Society' places character ambition and romance at the center, without shoehorning modern identity politics into the story. Casting choices seem rooted in fitting the upper-class and working-class roles, preserving merit and realism.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The show largely upholds traditional family values, including respect for hierarchy, filial piety, and the struggles of class mobility. There’s no overt attempt to subvert gender roles or rewrite cultural norms prevalent in Korean society.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Alternative viewpoints, particularly those regarding class divides and societal ambition, are explored with nuance. The narrative does not mock tradition or villainize characters holding conservative values.

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