With its Louis Vuitton-clad socialites, petty rivalries, and private jet excursions to Paris, Bling Empire has become the latest binge-worthy unscripted show to take over our screens. The series is a natural for fans of the Kardashians and Keeping Up With The Slays, but with its focus on the ultra-rich Asian community of Beverly Hills, it offers something unique: a glimpse into a world many viewers may not have ever known existed.
The show isn’t just about the flashy stuff, though: There are some poignant moments that remind us there’s more to life than handbags and backstabbing. For example, heiress Cherie Chan is seen making postpartum soup with pig’s feet, while Jessey Lee explains her practice of chanting and meditation in her Buddhist faith. And even the most ostentatious cast members can come across as surprisingly relatable, from DJ and Kylie Jenner lookalike Kim Lee, to Christine’s struggles with her husband’s narcissism.
But there are some problems with the show, too. While it’s nice to see a group of Asians on TV who aren’t wielding nunchucks or serving as human calculators, Bling Empire is heavy on plasticity and pretty and light on racial awareness. As a result, it feels like whiteness without the awareness that comes with it, and its self-absorbed cast of gossipy socialites never considers that their privilege could be hurtful to those around them. This is particularly true for Anna Shay, who blithely flies birthday girl Kelly Mi Li to Paris in first class and segways through Beverly Hills swaggering in her Air France neckerchief.
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