True Beauty

Nothing unexpected; everything done well

A timid girl who has been viciously bullied for being “ugly” learns to do makeup and then transfers to a new school, where she gains immediate popularity for her “beauty.” People from her past keep showing up and threatening to expose her secret, while the male lead—who once saved her life, although she doesn’t know that for half the series—supports her unconditionally and competes with the local “bad boy” to win her heart. Great exploration on beauty, worth, and the things we do to fit into societal standards. The two male leads’ bromance is delightful to watch.

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I'm not sure why I see so many people complaining about this drama and the amount of hate it's receiving is unnecessary. I went into the drama having no knowledge about the webtoon and based on the synopsis I expected this drama to be the typical cliché high school drama plot with a beauty component to it. And with that I really enjoyed the comedic scenes, fluffiness of the whole drama and the chemistry b/w the leads.

I think the ones that didn't enjoy it were team Seo Jun fans or had high expectations as if something more deep would happen to the plot. I had to say this because while watching the drama I skimmed through some reviews and comments making sure not to spoil myself and saw many complaining about things that were expected of the drama. Now onto the things I loved and didn't like in this drama!

Aspects of the drama that I loved:
- Even though Suho's character starts off with the reputation of being cold, I'm glad he quickly shows his true and soft side in the beginning without the gradual need of the FL to "tear down his walls"
- Totally agree with the top comment by the name Parveen on this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCiYZRPZ1Hs) regarding Suho's sad life, why he's become cold and discussing the hate his character got while many felt more bad for Seojun
- This is my first drama watching Moon Ga Young and I enjoyed her acting, didn't feel awkward at all and will try out her other dramas
- I loved Seojun's character of being an actual softie too like Suho, always helping JG and looking out for her. Near the end I started to feel bad for his unrequited love. I thought I'd dislike his character in the beginning but quickly latched on and enjoyed watching him
- I personally enjoyed the comedy and the exaggerated humor as I found myself laughing A LOT and it really set the lighthearted vibes for me
- I watched this after watching "My ID is Gangnam Beauty"; I tried to not have a biased opinion but I can say that this is much better than the latter as the chemistry b/w the leads were so good and Eunwoo portrayed a character that had more substance compared to MIGB. The emotions he portrayed were much more genuine with his eye smile and he wasn't restricted to being so monotone like he was in MIGB
- Loved JG's family dynamics, her sister having a unique personality and her relationship with Mr. Han was cute
- Liked how Suho found out about Jugyung's bare face early on so it wasn't like some secret that was dragging on and made it realistic as he recognized her
- First half of drama kept me going and was enjoyable so I'd likely re-watch it whenever I want something lighthearted

Aspects that I didn't like:
- Many have complained about the cringeworthy-ness in this drama however what made me cringe the most was when Suho got hit by a car and the slow motion of him floating mid-air was what irked me
- I think Suho flying to the US to see his father was unnecessary. It felt like the writers wanted to drag on the drama or had no ideas left. It felt rushed and disconnected in my opinion and for that reason I really think the drama could've done 14 episodes instead of 16. If they had something extra for the plot then that would've added more interest but it was just the typical "having to be separated which dragged on the romance". If there wasn't such a disconnect at the end I would've given an 8.5
- I was hoping for some sort of closure or lesson to be learnt near the end about beauty standards within society. However it just seemed like it was all about the love triangle happening and the friendship b/w Suho, Seojun and Seyeon which started getting boring. Not to disregard the stigma about Seyeon's death but I think the plot got boring and faded out with the constant torment Suho was experiencing about his friend's death
- The sudden breakup because Suho didn't want Jugyung to wait wasn't necessary, just another way to prolong the episodes
- Due to it being a cliché high school romcom, I expected the love triangle but it would've been more fresh if Seojun had another love interest? And maybe if Soojin continued playing the protective bestfriend for Jugyung rather than being jealous and trying to steal Suho

I didn't expect to cry so much when Jugyung's face got revealed and was suffering as I relate to it personally. I recommend going in with low expectations, just enjoy it and you'll like it. I think for many they expected a lot which I'm not sure why and came out disappointed. If rating in terms of a lighthearted romcom I'd give it an 8 and could go up to 8.5, just didn't like the last 2-4 episodes as it faded out a bit. Overall, I definitely recommend this drama for any romcom lovers, its lighthearted, funny, fluffy and enjoyable!

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True beauty is a really exciting drama. If your interesting in comedy, romance love triangle person, this movie is perfect for you. Every role of this drama, is perfect. Especially, Ju Geong role and her brother. I found them as comedians. Though, I am still sad that Seo Jun didn't end up with Ju Geong. Like, the writers are literally hurting Seo Jun every episode.

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Seojun x Su Ho for THE WIN!!! (I'm not okay, I promise.)

I really like the concept/premise of this story and the characters, but good lord. The second half of this was so bad. It started playing it too safe, by dragging the romance all over, not letting Jugyeoung accept herself, etc... but isn't the entire point of the show to combat social problems and critique it? But okay, "True Beauty". Also Seojun and Su Ho would've genuinely been better in a relationship then as enemies. I also just dislike the love triangle trope in general. Jugyeoung was cool though; I felt bad for her, but also rooted for her despite everything.

Also this was so much better than the original manhwa. Like, it fixed majority of the issues (apart from the second half of the show taking a nosedive). Despite the issues, I still really enjoyed watching this.

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second lead syndrome is hitting hard

the overall plot of this show was really good, but the ending really disappointed me. throughout the first half of the show, i had a big conflict about which male lead i'm supporting, but at the end i 100% supported seojun. i was crushed by the ending, considering that even after all of his hard work she still did not want him. when he finally decided to let her go, i was BAWLING my eyes out.
i feel like the message of this show is really beautiful; those who really love you wouldn't care about your looks. however, i feel like at the same time it's giving a message that people won't love you if you are not pretty enough, which is (unfortunately) somewhat true in our generation.
overall this show is pretty good, i really loved the aesthetic of it too!

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WOW CHA EUNWOO

cha eunwoo made we watch this show. idk anything about astro but jinjin!!!!!!
anyway jugyeom sucks balls, specifically not han seojun's BECAUSE SHE DOES NOT END UP WITH HIM !!!!!11 han seojun is my love. chAA WUNEoo is nothing collmapred to my hasndsome man!!!! anywzyi cried bc the fl tried to off herself (roblox style) off the roof but it's ok!! i think the message honestly is pretty good and i like how moon ga young acted as an awkward yet lovable character. the acting wasn't bad, the story was. han seojun was a lot more expressive and his characterization made a lot more sense for jugyeom to like her, snce eunwoo was kinda too possessive and forceful.
thank you for reading!!

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My First KDrama

This was the first KDrama I’ve completed. And it’s a great introduction to Korean entertainment. I loved loved loved this show!

The Story and the acting is so much fun to watch!

I thought I loved Su-ho, but then I fell even more deeply for Seo-Jun. That’s what a great second male lead can do!

All of the main characters are brilliant though, but it doesn’t stop there. The main female lead, Joo-kyung, her family is also hilarious and have there own great subplots. I personally have a soft spot for her sister Hee-Kyung. And maybe her love story plot is a little untraditional with her taking the more dominant role, but that just made me love her all the more.

I would watch this drama again and I would highly recommend it to others.

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A História

Adorei esse drama, meu primeiro drama com meu marido Cha EunWoo. Mas o drama não é sobre um triângulo amoroso e sim sobre o bullying da Lin Ju. Achei extremamente importante, mas acho que os demais problemas adolescentes me deixou meio que com preguiça, vai ser difícil eu assistir um drama adolescente de novo.

Por que precisa ter 500 caracteres?😭

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I don't know

Lets start with a good note their acting all of the actors were just amazing
Personally I don't like to watch rom-com i just don't like this genre but i started this drama just because of the actors and i thought i will be able to complete this drama but guess what i didn't complete drama i watched like 12 ep and then i dropped tbh i started feeling bored after 4-5 ep but i was hoping for it to get better and i was watching it at 1.75x but it was just not my cup of tea
I story line was soo boring and predictable so if u are planning to watch this just because of the actors u better not watch it because in the end u will be disappointed
But i wanna add one more thing which is that my friends are also into kdrama and they also watched this drama but they really enjoyed so i thing in the end everything is about our taste

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this drama is super fun with amazing storyline...

True Beauty is a romantic comedy about a high school girl (Moon Ga Young) who goes to great lengths to never be caught without makeup on and the only guy (Cha Eun Woo) who has seen her bare face.
Moon Ga Young plays Lim Ju Kyung. She was made fun of and bullied because of her looks which eventually led her to master the art of make-up in order to hide her true face. She does whatever she can to avoid anyone seeing her bare face, but when a guy from her school does, she worries he will tell and her world will come crumbling down.
Cha Eun Woo is Lee Su Ho. He is handsome but cold to those around him. He also carries deep pain from events in his past. His world brightens a bit though when he meets Ju Kyung and likes her even though he has seen her bare face.
Then we have Hwang in Yeop as Han Seo Joon. He is known as a cool bad boy, but he is actually very kind. He has a history with Su Ho and then gets involved in a love triangle with Ju Kyung.

True Beauty is a drama that is just plain fun! It is breezy and entertaining as it swiftly moves the story along. It honestly doesn’t really do anything revolutionary as you’ll find a simple story with a hefty sprinkling of classic kdrama tropes, but it packages it all in such a fun and engaging way that just made it so easy to watch.
I am definitely a sucker for stories like this as an “unattractive” girl hides her true face which makes everyone think she is beautiful. Luckily, the only guy who has seen her bare face likes her and thinks she’s pretty just the way she is. Aww!!

The romance is fun as we get to see plenty of bickering between Ju Kyung and Su Ho as well as lots of meaningful moments. It takes a while for them to get on the same page with sharing their feelings, but it’s a fun journey to watch. Then we see their relationship blossom quite nicely.
Ju Kyung and Su Ho’s individual stories were good too. Ju Kyung is bullied because of her looks, and it was terrible to see. She is able to pull herself out of the situation by learning to use makeup, but then she is forced to live a life of secrecy so no one finds out what she actually looks like.

True Beauty also features a pretty fun love triangle. Our bad boy with a heart of gold gets off on the wrong foot with Ju Kyung, but in true k-drama fashion, it doesn’t take long before he is pining away for her. Combine that with some ongoing issues he has with Su Ho, and we get an entertaining love triangle for sure! And the love/hate bromance was also a great addition to the show, as their relationship has plenty to unpack.

This is the kind of drama where there are lots of misunderstandings and the characters don’t always communicate very well. So expect that going in. It’s just part of this type of story though, and everything was well done enough that I don’t consider it a real negative.
I really enjoyed True Beauty as a whole. Its zany brand of humor made it fun with plenty of laughs. There are some very heartfelt elements to the story that deliver emotion and tears. In the midst of the fun are also nice little moments of insight that add some depth to the drama. If you want a classic high school rom-com kdrama that is packaged in just the right way, True Beauty is for you. Laughs, fun, and heart make for a terrific watch.

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it’s a 10 but i’m so disappointed…

okay okay…
it’s a 10 but i HATED the ending!!!

first thing first, the way joo-gyeong ran back to su-ho GIRL WHAT?????
WHY WOULD U DO THAT TO YOURSELF????
that man left her without even a proper talk AND she still spammed him with messages begging him to talk to her yet he insisted on breaking up with her LIKEEE??????

thennnn just THE AUDACITY of him being all lovey-dovey again the moment he laid eyes on her like bytch whaatttt????? NAH STAY THE FRICK AWAY!!!
i said it once and i’ll say it again, su-ho is so insecure and weak-willed and he would just leave joo-gyeong at the slightest inconvenience that happens in his life thinking that “iT’s tHe bEsT fOr hEr”

now for seo-jun, that man… just THAT. MAN.
he’s a real one and i love him with my whole heart
he sobbed his eyes out after letting her go to him, always supported them and pushed joo-gyeong to be with su-ho, respected her boundaries, always got her back AND HE WAS JUST THE GREENEST GREEN FREAKING FLAG I’VE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE!!!!
GIRL IS SO BLINDDDDD!!!!!
my heart was aching as he was crying that hard i wanted to give him a HUGE huuugggg!!! 😭💜💜💜

i usually and almost never pick the second ml cuz they never feel right, but this one here… i think i’ll cry about this on some random day while laying down on the bed ;((
SEO-JUN MY BABY U DESERVE WAY BETTER THAN THISSS!!!
FOREVER SEO-JUNNNNNN!!!

some side notes:
• her sister’s wedding was sooooo chaotic and silly i loved every second of it LMAO 🤣🤣🤣🤣

• SEO-JUN IS SO DAMN PRETTY WTHHHH

• SEO-JUN’S VOICE???? IS THAT HOW ANGELS SOUND LIKE???? I SWEAR I WAS A SOBBING MESS

• SEO-JUN’S EYES ARE JUST THE PRETTIEST AND THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE KDRAMA I ALWAYS DROWN INTO THEM DAYUMMMM

• ummmmm i think i’ll forgive su-jin…

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