So Not Worth It

Multicultural dorm students navigate college life

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About So Not Worth It

Released: 2021

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-14

Run time: 1 Season

Cast
Park Se-wan, Shin Hyeon-seung, Choi Young-jae, Minnie, Han Hyun-min, Joakim Sorensen, Carson Allen, Terris Brown

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About

So Not Worth It is a South Korean sitcom television series that premiered on Netflix on June 18, 2021. It falls under the comedy genre and is set in an international dormitory at a university in Seoul, where students from various countries reside and face hilarious situations in their daily lives.

The plot revolves around a diverse group of students from different backgrounds who navigate their personal and academic lives together. The series tackles topics such as friendship, love, cultural differences, and the challenges of international student life.

Making / Production

The show is created by Seon Jae-ho and Han Ji-eun and directed by Kwon Ik-joon. It is produced by Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) and Studio Dragon. The series is predominantly filmed in Seoul, South Korea, with some scenes shot on location in various parts of the city.

Actors

  • Park Se-wan as Se-wan - She plays the role of a Korean student who is often the voice of reason in the dormitory.
  • Shin Hyun-seung as Hyun-seung - He portrays the character of a Korean student who is laid-back and enjoys his college life.
  • Choi Young-jae as Sam - Youngjae, a member of the popular K-pop boy band Got7, plays the role of an exchange student from the United States.
  • GOT7's Jinyoung as Jamie - Jinyoung, another member of Got7, plays the role of a Korean student who is passionate about acting and dreams of becoming a famous actor.
  • Minnie as Minnie - Minnie, a member of the K-pop girl group (G)I-dle, plays the role of an exchange student from Thailand.
  • Han Hyun-min as Hyun-min - Hyun-min portrays the character of a Korean student with a charming personality.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • The sitcom is known for its diverse cast, which includes actors from different countries and popular K-pop idols.
  • So Not Worth It is the first sitcom produced by Netflix in South Korea.
  • The show incorporates both Korean and English dialogue, reflecting the international setting of the storyline.
  • The series addresses the challenges and cultural differences faced by international students, offering a lighthearted and comedic take on these experiences.

Awards

No awards have been announced for So Not Worth It at the time of writing.

Quotes

  • "Life is messy, so why stress about it?" - Se-wan
  • "You just have to embrace the chaos and find the joy in it." - Jamie
  • "We may be from different countries, but we're all part of one crazy family." - Hyun-min

Music / Soundtrack

The soundtrack of So Not Worth It features a mix of K-pop and international songs. Some of the standout tracks include:

  • "Not the End" by JYP and BIBI
  • "Cuz It's You" by JB (Got7)
  • "Oh My God" by (G)I-dle
  • "Must Be (복면예찬)" by GOT7