True Beauty

Seojun is the best part about this drama!

I honestly didn't have much hope for this drama at first, because I hated both Suho and Jugyung in the Webtoon (She lead Seojun on and was very selfish and toxic in my opinion with him, while Suho just suddenly dipped when his dad got sick, and never even bothered with a text for 2 YEARS!! So even if I had liked him at one point, I hated him after that).
I'm going to be comparing the drama with the webtoon, and I prefer the drama. And I'm basically ranting about the webtoon for 90% of this.


The drama had a better delivery in my opinion. But the first 3 ~ 4 episodes or so cringed me out like you wouldn't believe, and added some unnecessary childhood interaction.

After I powered through those embarrassing moments, the plot actually started getting better, and I liked that Jugyung was able to confront her bullies and wear her face proudly (she could buy better looking glasses).

I loved Sujin's character, and I was very touched by her and her situation, and I loved how the actress was able to capture the role really well.

The side characters, like Jugyung's dad, sister, teacher, friends, Seojun's friends, and the manga shop owner were really fun and amusing when they were on screen, but I would make the biggest eye-roll when Jugyung's brother or mom would appear. They were really inconsiderate and downright cruel at times.
Lady your daughter is obviously insecure about her looks and gets bullied daily. Why are you being this mean?
So I couldn't understand when both the mom and brother made a complete 180 and started being considerate. Don't misunderstand me, it was a really welcome change, but it was sudden and almost felt like completely different people.

Selene, who was not mentioned as Suho's sister got on my nerves. Like she's being mean and always destroying her self esteem for no reason other than she was distracted a little. Like what?!!! I know they tried to make her look all cool and amazing, but she was doing basic make up and humiliating Jugyung and then she calls her cool and awesome. I don't give a F*** who she is, she can't be that rude to anyone. So only the spoiled female idol was bad, but Selene is so cool?

Seojun on the other hand was perrrrrfect. I have nothing more to say other than Hwang In Yeop was able to capture both the role and my heart with his character. Call me a simp, but I would watch this drama anticipating his scenes and swooning whenever he appeared. I especially loved the bromance between him and his friends and with Suho when they made up at the hospital.
So it would would be understandable why I was heartbroken for him when he was crying in the last episode when he got rejected.
I know a lot of people hated that Jugyung would ignore all of his advances, never deserved his love for her and ultimately rejected him. But I was honestly relieved that she never lead him on or was swayed by him like in the Webtoon.

Spoiler for the webtoon!!

In the Webtoon, she actually started dating him when Suho dipped and cut off contact with both of them. And Seojun asked her to be his girlfriend, she agreed, and everything was nice. The problems started when Suho appeared again. Seojun was understandably insecure about her old feelings for Suho and how Jugyung was too close and friendly with him. They fought and she told him to trust her, he thought about his actions, apologized. Later on he would work as a courier on top of modeling, because he was really short on money, as he had to support his mom's hospital bills, and house expenses, but was really embarrassed about it so he didn't tell her. she would call him while he was working, he wouldn't pick up, she was insecure about it. Then he told her about it, after she saw him distributing flyers in the street, and they both agreed that neither would keep secrets from the other. surprise surprise, she was still lying about her original appearance and never showed him her real face, and that was a problem for her, because Seojun would come by her apartment building to give her gifts and such, so it was exhausting her to keep putting full make up on whenever he came.
And one time Suho and her were talking in front of her apartment building with her bare face, Seojun didn't recognise her, and Suho noticed that she hadn't told him .
Later on Seojun was passing by her apartment building while talking to her on the phone, she was there, he finds out her secret, she panics, runs away, a truck almost hits her, he saves her, tells her he doesn't mind, and everything is nice again.

One day she invites him for a morning concert thing with her friends, and the singer on stage asks if anybody wants to sing. She raises his and and tells them he's a good singer. He goes on stage, sings really well, and people love him. His video goes viral, and lots of entertainment companies ask to recruit him as a trainee (like the drama).
He mulls over the offers, and goes to tell her about it.

And here's where she starts getting on my nerves.

He tells her that he wants to be a singer, she tells him to go ahead and stuff, but her thoughts were (I wished he wouldn't)
And he tells her that she wouldn't have to worry about him being fan=mous
She's super insecure about his success, and after that point every time he would go out with his friends and post about it she would get sad, that there may be a girl in the group picture or something dumb like that because trainee girls are pretty. While on the other hand, she would go out with Suho ALONE even though she knew that it bothered Seojun that they used to have feelings for each other. And she would tell Suho her secrets and lie to him straight to his face while having thoughts like (I don't know how to tell him this or that) so she never tells him, until he finds it out himself, and gets mad.

And when he gets mad, she considers breaking up with him, and doesn't call him, so he tries contacting her to apologize. But she doesn't pick up, and and tells him to leave her alone. So when he does, she gets angry that he's not calling.And when he went to her house to apologize, she told him to leave, and that he was annoying when he comes by without notice. Then they make up after HE apologizes.


Later Selene tells her she wants her to work with her on a survival celebrity show, because she wants her to be around, so that Suho would have an excuse to see her more and make her his girlfriend again I guess, because he still has feelings for her after all those years that he refused to contact her (Like video calling or flying her over to him doesn't exist). So basically Selene is trying to make Suho steal someone else's girlfriend, because that's not unethical I guess.

And that survival show is supposed to recruit 5 boys, and they only had 3, so Jugyung shows them Seojun's modeling photos, and they agree. And Selen shows them Suho's photo, and they also agree. But the problem is that Suho hates these kinds of shows and would never agree to be part of them, and Jugyung tells Selene that. So Selene tells her that SHE will be the one persuading Suho, and Jugyung obviously doesn't say no.

When she goes to tell Seojun about the survival show, he's ecstatic. And asks her who else would be there, but instead of telling him about Suho, she tells him that they haven't decided who the last one would be, and doesn't mention Suho at all.

And at that point, I just couldn't read anymore, because I was so angry, so I skipped to chapter 128 I think and she was doing what I had thought would happen.

She called Seojun, who was apparently busy, because he had debuted or something (I'm not sure, because I didn't read the chapters before it), and couldn't contact her for two weeks, and he was like "I missed you", and she said "let's break up"
He was so shocked, sad, and confused and kept apologizing and begging her to stay and tell him why she was breaking up with him, but all she had to say was "We should break up before it gets harder" and more of that nonsense, and kept moping around about it for the next 2 chapters, like she wasn't the one who broke his heart.


Overall, she had no character development, and still stayed insecure about her face, and it started going as far as making me feel like she herself was contributing to the problem.
She also had some major drinking problem and drinking habits that weren't as cute as the drama.
And I think that Seojun was only written to be hurt, and ignored when Suho was back in the picture.

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I dont think it was as good compared to the webtoon

Personally, as a fan of the webtoon i was a little dissapointed by this drama. I felt like some of the characters had a completely different personality than in the webtoon and it bothered me quite a lot. The storyline was also? Weird to me, and i dropped it. I'm not sure if it had gotten better in the later episodes would've gotten better, but it unfortunately wasn't my cup of tea and i felt weird watching it.
On the positive side, the actors were well picked! Cha Eunwoo really suited the role of Suho and he even has quite same looks haha! It made me thought if Suho has got inspiration from him LOL.
Original sound track was good too, it brought a nice vibe to the episodes :)

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Should they follow the webtoon?

I know it's a given they won't exactly follow the webtoon but as an avid webtoon reader (i didn't quite like some parts of it they became too bleak for me) i have to say that I can bat an eye for some parts but I don't like how seojun is completely neglected because they dated for roughly a year and she didn't even date suho in the webtoon what I'm interested in is seeing how she progresses because the whole thing is supposed to be about self love and acceptance and I'm not so sure they really convey that...overall I highly recommend you watch this show and maybe take a look at the webtoon if you're interested!

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Have faith in God of Writing

I’ve read the ongoing webtoon so far at chapter 135 and with high hopes for the best on Suho. In which he must find himself consolation if not through Joo Gyung.

Seojun has his time and luck. All this kid did was just following instructions from his dearest BFF...

Back to the live version drama. I just likes it a lot on this version re-telling the story. I still wish it’ll be different here and there. Like those Disney’s book choose-your-own-adventure. The live version should be bold with imagination and deliver other ventures and possibilities. Best way to summarize it, for the love of God Please bring joy and happiness for lonely boy Suho.

We’re at ep 4, and already two of my dear friends decidedly Joo Gyung end up with Seo Jun. It’s fair to opinionated, I’ve guess. But I wish they follow the episode with thoughtfulness first and stop being affirmative.
Thus far, Suho has done nothing but spoken truth and accepted wholeheartedly for Joo Gyung as who she is, not what she is. He even got himself in a fight uselessly for trying to help out. Pufft, it’s dreadful to follow this current plot. Why must make him soak in the rain and bruises his lips without being able to scream out love.

Music score, kind of a let down. With a cast this solid, at least they can bring us soundtracks that could levitate the drama’s mood. Even the so called Joo Gyung favorite alternative band is not showing properly. If she is a Linkin Park girl, so Please just give her that.

The ride is not yet over until then I’m keeping a close eyes on this. Since it’s my favorite.

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An honest opinion after watching the drama 3 times.

Everyone acted well. Harassment really exists, I don't understand how there are people who still can't believe that this exists.

In a society as empty and superficial as Korea, being beautiful is the most important thing in your life.

Honestly, speaking from a person who has been harassed to the extreme, I could easily empathize with the protagonist. It didn't make me cry like My ID is beauty Gangnam but I could easily empathize with it.

There are two things that I will not be able to tolerate and forgive about this drama and they were two things (maybe they will hate me for this because everyone loves SML, but really? To torment someone who was once your best friend so much for your suicide another friend, when it had nothing to do with it? Seojun didn't even want to listen to Sooho's words about what had really happened that night, not even once. Until he accidentally overhears the argument that Sooho is having with his father, where he was able to get out all the pain that he had carried inside for years and that had also traumatized him so much.
That's why I don't have secondary school syndrome.
And then there is Soo Jin, I know that her family life was problematic but she has no justification for having betrayed Joo Kyung, who really loved her and had confessed his biggest secret to her, because he trusted her.

I go from competing with Sooho for
school grades to considering it as something of their own. As if Joo Kyung was taking away something that was never his. I really liked how Sooho marked a boundary between him and her and at the same time protected her girlfriend so that she won't be hurt anymore. Honestly, if it had been Joo Kyung, I wouldn't have forgiven her so easily. Because this could have turned into something much worse than her situation at the other school, if it wasn't for Sooho and Seojun protecting her so much. I have to admit that I really liked that Seojun will confront Joo Kyung's bullies in a tough and forceful way.

But the breakup between Joo Kyung and Sooho seemed stupid to me. First of all because she was the one who made the first mistake of not telling him about the photo shoot she had with Seojun. It is obvious that anyone would get angry, especially if you know perfectly well that the person who took those photos with your partner really has an interest in her and after you force him to hide your relationship with him but don't have any problems seeing yourself back in rumors with another person. Although Sooho didn't act well at all, I can totally understand her anger.

Although Joo Kyung did have personal progress, which never happens in weebtoon and that was a relief for me. Herself confronting her former stalkers (although the scene was very funny it was also very meaningful). And that she would no longer be afraid to go out on the street without makeup and would accept herself as she was.

The drama is very funny and everyone acted very well.

I wouldn't say that it is a drama with a very spectacular or special plot but you are very entertained. From the first episode to the end.

I really liked all the changes they made regarding the weebtoon. Generally I am one of the people who likes them to be faithful to their original work. But I have read the weebtoon from beginning to end. It doesn't really leave you any moral or reflection on anything. It's too superficial. It really took me a lot to finish reading it. What didn't happen to me with the drama, so it was a relief that many things that were very poorly done in the weebtoon will change.

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I really like how light and fluffy this drama was, it made me feel butterflies in my stomach. Personally, I think this was such a nice watch. I did not expect anything at first but later surprised by how I can't move on from this. First off, the chemistry was undeniable! The leads look cute together and the friends were quirky and funny as well. I was actually not bothered with the second lead because unlike other second leads, he was not annoying. Given that, I did not get an SLS here :> The characters: although there was not much depth to them, I just like how they fit perfectly with each other and the way they get along. Moon Gayoung really owned her role here, though the FL was frustrating at times. Cha Eun Woo on the other hand, caught my attention big time. I was not a fan of him in his previous dramas cause I think he's still kinda awkward in acting but here, he looks exceptional and improved. I think because he was too comfortable with the other actors, which he mentioned in their behind the scenes. Although this drama has a lot of flaws, like how some characters went from impressive introduction to downfall in terms of development, I still like its overall vibes. I cried at times and felt touched with some scenes, and also had my share of laughs in between. Objectively speaking there are a lot of improvements they should've made in this drama but personally, I like how it went. Wishing for another MGY and CEW as lead couple in another drama ><

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A decent fun watch!!

I have a lot to say about this drama!! After watching the first episode, I decided to drop it but randomly continued to watch the 2nd ep after a few days and from there it got addictive and I binged it in 2 days straight!! The drama is nowhere perfect!! The story is the same basic story with the lesson of inner beauty! What raises it to a superior level is how self-aware the show is!! It’s supposed to be cheesy and cringey and the makers know it and capitalize on it which is the biggest strength of the show!! It was super funny at times..but it was also very hear touching where it was required!! All in all it had every ingredient of a good Teen drama!!
Coming to the characters, it comes as no surprise that Han Seo Jun was my favourite character!! But having said that I would also state that as a couple Su Ho and Joo Gyung worked better for me and I actually wanted them to be endgame despite Seo Jun being my favourite character!! Hwang In Yeop gave an amazing performance and showed his diverse range of acting!! Eun Woo was perfect for the role he was cast..I have heard a lot of complaints about his acting being stiff! I can’t judge from just this drama because here his acting suited the composed character that he played!! Ga Young’s performance also was good though her unnecessary aegyo voice irritated me a bit!!
The one major complaint I had was that the drama dropped in quality from the moment Su Ho and Joo Gyung became a couple! Nothing to do with their chemistry which was good!! It’s just the writing wasn’t as crisp after that as it had been till then! Also Kdramas really need to know when to stop and not keep on dragging just to complete 16 eps..This drama peaked at ep 14 with Joo Gyung realizing her worth and from there it just plateaued and never went high again!! If they would have wrapped up the show there itself, this would have been a far better show!! Still a pretty good time!! I definitely recommend to watch it once!!

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FIRST TIME watching this classic <3

I binged this in 2 days! I'd seen so many edits of Seo Joon, and True Beauty had been on my watchlist ever since I got into kdramas :)

This was a good love triangle, the characters were on point, and I can see very well why it's talked about so much. I didn't give a higher review because there are many clichés, and the beginning episodes are cringe, but you quickly get into the story.

I feel like the second male lead is really what made this drama unforgettable. He brings the humor and the vibes, and his character development through the story is great. (Expect to cry.) The small amount of bromance included was amazing. And I appreciated the storyline with the loss of their friend. There's no "plain-evil" bad guys in the main characters, everyone has a backstory and their reasons, which I appreciated and it felt more real.

Would recommend, depending on your taste, but it's a good kdrama for beginners!





Still 100% team Soo Ho, he is just plain husband material, sorry guys.

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best rom com drama with deep meaning

I started this drama on my friends recommendation and I enjoyed every second of it. Story is about a girl Lim Ju Kyung who was bullied by her classmates for being ugly. she lost interest in life and attempt to sucide. But when she transfered her school , it changed her life. makeup changed her life. she became the goddess of the school and got attention and friends. I liked the stroy. it's may be the best rom com series I watched this year. it was heart warming. it's one of those series I didn't get bored for even a while. the way she tried to hide her makeup from her classmates was damn humourous. it is a must watch.

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Enjoyable Watch :)

This drama is cute and warm, idk how to say but everything is so sweet EXCEPT for their relationship.

Good Points:
1. Love the friendship between the classmates. ( It was cute even though some of them are annoying b*cthes )
2. Funny and awkward moments. ( I laughed a lot every time, and it was fun. But the legendary car accident scene gave me headache tho. )
3. Hee Gyung & Jun Woo's love story ( They have soo much CHEMISTRY and I shipped them more than the leads)

Bad Points:

1. Relationship ( As a team Seojun, I understand Suho is also a great choice but the main lead relationship was full of misunderstandings )
2. Main Storyline ( The story was pretty basic, and nothing else if there's no romance trope )
3. The message?? ( More of the another episode, the real purpose of it become hidden and hidden, when the story was too focus of the love-square plot, the drama tends to forget about the beauty standards and FL's insecurities )

Overall a nice drama and I enjoyed it but not a must watch. And if you're a Team Soejun like me, you'll even end up suffering.

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