The Fabulous (2022) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

35%

The Fabulous2022

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What We Think

'The Fabulous' is a youth drama that mostly prioritizes story and authenticity over ideology. It dips its toes into some modern trends, but doesn't drown in typical Netflix-style wokeness. Respectably low on the woke meter, all things considered.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

'The Fabulous' centers around the lives of young professionals in the Korean fashion industry, with narrative and character focus driven more by ambition and personal growth than by heavy-handed identity politics. Diverse characters appear naturally in the context of Seoul's fashion scene, not shoehorned for representational boxes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The show presents modern romance and career-centric lifestyles, but doesn't aggressively undermine family, tradition, or masculinity. Some cultural shifts are present, as expected in a youth-centered drama, but it doesn't aggressively rewrite Korean tradition. If anything, the show respects South Korea's unique work culture.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

Alternative worldviews aren't overtly mocked. There's a focus on modern values, but not to an overtly exclusionary degree. Minor gestures toward Western progressive trends are visible, but they're diluted by the show's uniquely Korean social and professional dynamics.

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