The Fabulous
2022 South Korean television series
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The Fabulous (Korean: 더 패뷸러스) is a 2022 South Korean television series, starring Chae Soo-bin, Choi Min-ho, Lee Sang-woon, and Park Hee-jung. It was released on Netflix on December 23, 2022.[2][3]
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Promotional poster | |
| Hangul | 더 패뷸러스 |
| RR | Deo paebyulleoseu |
| MR | Tŏ p'aebyullŏsŭ |
| Genre | Romantic comedy |
| Created by | Netflix |
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| Directed by | Kim Jung-hyun |
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| Music by | Lim Ha-yeong |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Cha Seon-hwa |
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| Running time | 45-60 minutes |
| Production company | Gill Pictures[1] |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | December 23, 2022 |
Synopsis
Set in Seoul's fashion industry, The Fabulous depicts the stories of young adults who navigate their work, personal lives and relationships while struggling in a dynamic and competitive environment.
Cast
Main
- Chae Soo-bin as Pyo Ji-eun[4]
- A public relations manager of a luxury brand.
- Choi Min-ho as Ji Woo-min[5]
- A freelance retoucher. He still has feelings for Ji-eun even though they broke up three years ago.
- Lee Sang-woon as Joseph[6]
- A fashion designer with delicate artistic sensibility and pleasant charm.
- Park Hee-jung as Ye Seon-ho[7]
- A top supermodel who loves herself.
Supporting
- Kim Min-kyu as Shim Do-young[8]
- A college student who dreams of being a model.
- Choi Hee-jin as Ahn Nam-hee[9]
- A fashion magazine editor.
- Shin Dong-mi as Oh[10]
- A representative of the luxury brand PR agency.
- A fashion stylist.
- Jeon Soo-kyeong as Jang Ok-jin[12]
- Joseph's mother and a famous actress.
- Choi Won-myeong as Lee Nam-jin[13]
- Ji-eun's boyfriend before he breaks up with her in the first episode, an M&A expert.
- Lim Ki-hong as Thierry Henri[10]
- The chief designer of the luxury brand Erlane.
- Lee Si-woo as Esther[14]
- Joseph's smart assistant.
- Byun Jun-seo as Cho Gang-woo[15]
- A former fashion model and an assistant director for the commercial shooting team.
- Kang Na-ru as Jung Hye-na[16]
- A former supermodel.
- Jeon Shin-hwan as Chief Do[17]
- A famous photographer who runs a photo studio, and Woo-min's senior.
- Seo Soo-hee as JD[18]
- A super idol star who has a huge influence on the fashion world, causing the phenomenon to be sold out in stores around the world
Others
- Moon Ye-won as Seo-jin[19]
- Ye Soo-jung as Pyo Ji-eun's grandmother[19]
Episodes
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
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| 1 | 8 | December 23, 2022 | ||
Season 1 (2023)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 1 | 1 | "Dom Pérignon and a Shot of Soju" | Kim Jung-hyun | Jin-sun Im & Kim Ji-Hee & Jeong-hyeon Kim | December 23, 2022 | |
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Pyo Ji-eun faces her old flame Ji Woo-min at a fashion show. Later, Ji-eun is sent on a mission and Ye Seon-ho confronts her aloof boyfriend. | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Grandmother's Scarf and the Cheongdam Fashion Circle" | Kim Jung-hyun | Jin-sun Im & Kim Ji-Hee & Jeong-hyeon Kim | December 23, 2022 | |
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A celebrity photoshoot with singer JD forces Ji-eun to work with a demanding Hong Ji-seon. When Ji-eun's grandmother causes alarm, Woo-min steps in. | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "The VIP and The Regular" | Kim Jung-hyun | Jin-sun Im & Kim Ji-Hee & Jeong-hyeon Kim | December 23, 2022 | |
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An unexpected customer visits Joseph Jean Se-pyeong. While trying to keep Audrey afloat, Ji-eun lands a crucial presentation with an ex's company. | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | "The Pop-up Shop and the Tailor Shop" | Kim Jung-hyun | Jin-sun Im & Kim Ji-Hee & Jeong-hyeon Kim | December 23, 2022 | |
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When a famed eccentric designer lands in Korea for a secret visit, Ji-eun is asked to accompany him. Woo-min's feelings for Ji-eun grow stronger. | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Followers and Following" | Kim Jung-hyun | Jin-sun Im & Kim Ji-Hee & Jeong-hyeon Kim | December 23, 2022 | |
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Tensions swirl between Ji-eun and Woo-min at a party. Ji-seon endures JD's difficult behavior, while Ji-eun tries to keep up with client demands. | ||||||
| 6 | 6 | "The Photo Wall and the Exhibition" | Kim Jung-hyun | Jin-sun Im & Kim Ji-Hee & Jeong-hyeon Kim | December 23, 2022 | |
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Seon-ho considers a career beyond modeling. Ji-eun's agency organizes celebrity photos for an exhibit, while Woo-min is inspired by an old hangout. | ||||||
| 7 | 7 | "Vintage and Sustainability" | Kim Jung-hyun | Jin-sun Im & Kim Ji-Hee & Jeong-hyeon Kim | December 23, 2022 | |
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Joseph gets a major job opportunity. Woo-min and Ji-eun reminisce on a camping trip, and chaos ensues when a one-of-a-kind bag goes missing from a shoot. | ||||||
| 8 | 8 | "Fashion and Passion" | Kim Jung-hyun | Jin-sun Im & Kim Ji-Hee & Jeong-hyeon Kim | December 23, 2022 | |
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Anxieties run high as the glamorous launch of Earlain J approaches. Joseph struggles to finish his collection and Woo-min makes a bold decision. | ||||||
Release
On October 31, 2022, Netflix announced that the series, which was originally scheduled for release on November 4, was postponed due to the Seoul Halloween crowd crush tragedy.[20] In late November 2022, it was announced that the series will be released on December 23.[21]
