True Beauty: Drama Review

Review of True Beauty Korean Drama:

“True Beauty Korean drama” follows the story of Lim Ju-kyung, a high school student who has struggled with her appearance since childhood. Constantly bullied and discriminated against for her perceived ugliness, Ju-kyung becomes proficient in makeup to conceal her insecurities. Through her skillful application of cosmetics, she transforms into a stunning “goddess,” garnering admiration and envy from her peers.

Amidst her quest for beauty, Ju-kyung forms friendships with Lee Su-ho, a wealthy yet aloof classmate, and Han Seo-jun, a talented but hot-tempered student. Together, they navigate the complexities of high school life, love, and personal growth.

As Ju-kyung strives to become a cosmetologist, she faces challenges that test her confidence and resilience. Through heartwarming moments and poignant struggles, the series-True Beauty Korean Drama explores themes of self-acceptance, friendship, and the transformative power of inner beauty.

With its engaging storyline and compelling characters, “True Beauty” captivates viewers with its exploration of identity and the importance of embracing one’s true self amidst societal pressures.

Casting:

• Moon Ga-young as Lim Ju-kyung
  • Lee Go-eun as young Ju-kyung

A newcomer student of Class 2-5 recently transferred to Saebom High School; Having been constantly discriminated by her family and bullied by her peers in previous school due to being perceived as ugly, she masters to wear makeup by binge-watching tutorial videos in the Internet and her makeover proves to be transformative as she quickly rises to fame and her peers in new school call her a “goddess”, unaware of her real appearance. Ju-kyung prefers reading horror comic books and listening to heavy metal music.

• Cha Eun-woo as Lee Su-ho
  • Lee Seung-woo as young Su-ho

A student of Class 2-5 in Saebom High School; He is very popular for his handsome looks and being the top of his class. His dysfunctional family and a tragic incident from a year ago have turned him into an ice-cold boy who hates being the center of attention. He is formerly best friends with Seo-jun. Su-ho shares Ju-kyung’s penchant for horror comic book.

• Hwang In-youp as Han Seo-jun

A student of Class 2-5 in Saebom High School; Seo-jun is a handsome and equally-popular student at his school who, despite being a tough-looking, is a kind, loving and soft person, especially to his mother and sister. He is formerly best friends with Su-ho and a former idol trainee but a tragic incident a year ago leads to him abandoning his path to stardom and severing his friendship with Su-ho, with whom he has since become extremely hostile.

• Park Yoo-na as Kang Su-jin

A student of Class 2-5 in Saebom High School; She is Su-ho’s childhood friend and becomes close friends with the transferee Ju-kyung but is being forced by her parents to excel at school and always being compared with Su-ho.

Genre:

Comedy, Drama, Romance