Beleza Verdadeira (2020)

Hwang In Youp stole my heart in this rom-com !!!

This romantic comedy is centered around the journey of Lim Jo Kyung, who escape from bullying thanks to the power of make-up. Over the course of the story, she will learns to love herself with and without make-up, while finding love and acceptance, even bare-faced. The rivalry and bromance between the two main male characters is certainly my favorite part of the show. There drama is full of memorable comedic scenes, some of the most fun involving them bickering.

The story is not without flaws and required from me some suspension of disbelief. Indeed, the way the heroine is supposed to be considered as a super ugly duckling without make-up because of relatively poor skin condition and big glasses was not very credible to my eyes. I also really did not care about the secondary storylines of all the adults : it was a big part of the drama but I would not have minded for all of it to be removed from the drama, especially the romance of the heroine' sister. Removing that useless fat from the drama would have allowed the episodes to be shorter and focusing on the core of the story, making it better overall.

I clearly fell in love with Han Seo Joon, the character played by Hwang In Youp. I truly wish and need to see him in more lead roles because he is such a bright star. The character had the strongest narrative arc among the main roles : in spite of the writing, I rooted for him all along and that's a testimony of the good acting and charisma. He was indubitably the key factor in my appreciation of the drama as well as the root of my frustration when I felt the writing was not fair to his character. Next to him, Cha Eun Woo performance and character paled in comparison. I think his acting was not the worst but too surface level for me to like as much his character.

Next to both of them, Mun Ka Young was an excellent discovery : she had such a cute attitude and delivery of her lines in her role that I could not help to root for the happiness her character. I am very excited to see her in other titles. I cannot say the same from Park You Na who completes the quartet of main roles. I found her acting rather flat and the overall arc of her character annoying and cliche.

The production value was pretty great. The decors were colorful, totally fitting the girlish and youthful vibe of the series. The making and directing was very good for the romantic scenes, making them very swoony overall. The soundtrack was pretty good. I particularly enjoyed hearing Hwang In Youp sing one of the OST's song : fortunately, because it was used quite a lot in the drama.

I would recommend this to people that are looking for a romantic comedy set in high school. It is a pretty light watch overall with some good comedic scenes. It is not that deep but the overall message is positive. A lot of fluff, not that much substance but enough for what it is supposed to be. Even if the romance did not go in the way I would have wished it to go which frustrated me to no end, I still had quite a bit of pleasure watching the drama. Sometimes, that kind of fun is exactly what you need.

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true beauty

this kdrama is very similar to my id is Gangnam beauty because, there is a jealous girl. that "good-looking guy" and shocking their both cha enuwoo and that side guy that the main good looking guy hates. and the main female lead has had something done with her face for example this kdrama she had freaking plastic surgery. and in true beauty she put make up on just to look pretty and in both of the kdramas she became more 'likeable' and people liked her more. and I feel so bad for han Seojun i was rooting for him for like all of the kdrama and I basically got hooked because of him. I hated cha enuwoos character, and the girl s kind of a pick me girl I don't like im Ju Kyung and there was no character development except for the toxic girl because she became nice. and Suho became more disrespectful and mean like im Ju Kyung is his property and in the next episode they pretended like nothing happened and they were all lovey Dovey. normally I like high school set kdramas but this one just set me off and I hated it.

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This drama made me feel love in a way I’ve never experienced

Well, I am only 17 and haven’t exactly been in love before, but this is what I imagine it’s like. This drama made me feel elated and lighter than air once I finished it. Legit after I finished the final episode I cried without tears for a solid hour because I was so happy, just falling about all over the place smiling, I was completely lost for words, it took my breath away.

Story: 10
I loved this story. I am a SUCKER for a cute love story and this is exactly it, NAIL ON THE HEAD. There were parts where I was like “NOOO”, but they were necessary for the plot and it made me want to watch even more and they drove the story onwards and HHH SO MANY EMOTIONS SOOOO MANY EMOTIONSSSS

Acting/ Cast: 100000000000
THIS CAST>>>>>> omggggg it was PERFECT LIKE I LOVED EVERY SINGLE CHARACTER THE CAST WAS PERFECT FOR THISSSSS THE ACTING WAS IMPECCABLEEEEE!!!!!!! The chemistry between actors made me feel some kinda way I’m telling you omg, even down to the side characters I loved every single one. You will 10000000% fall desperately in love with at least one of the male leads (I fell in love with both obviously can you blame me), their characters are so well crafted and their actions were so fitting. This goes for every character, the casting and acting was incredible.

Music: 10
Love love love. Brb just gonna listen to the OST on repeat on Spotify for the next yEAR. Legit don’t even get me started I listened to Starlight at least 5 times after finishing the final episode whilst silent tearless crying and bro I cannot eXPRESSSSS just- and tbh all the other songs too, they fit really well so much so I didn’t really notice it loads because it didn’t sound out of place AT ALL, it fit the scenes really well and complemented the mood :)

Rewatch Value: 1000000000000000000
I want to rewatch this now. Like, right now. So much happens and there were so many (and I mean it, SOOOO MANNYYYY) adorable moments that will just make you feel SOOO HAPPYYYYY AND WARM AND FUZZY and make you rewatch the same clip over and over and over again because it was so damn cUTEE. I’m telling you, you’re gonna love this and wish that everyone you know watches it too so you can watch it with them

Overall: The *best* and *cutest* most *incredible* drama I have watched so far EVER
The emotions it made me feel are indescribable. I hope that one day I can experience these same incredible feelings by being in love myself, and that I can make the other person feel the same way too :) I just wanna fall straight back into it, this drama made me feel so in love and I cannot even describe that feeling I genuinely can’t put it into words. I wanna feel that again. I wanna watch it over and over and over :) I hope you love it too :)))

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Loved it- But rewrote the end in my head

I loved everything about this drama. FL great! ML and SML both so handsome and talented. HOWEVER I cannot stress enough how aggravating the last few episodes were for me.
*spoiler* i cannot stand this abandonment trope that is too pervasive. It’s not romantic. I loved ML but if he abandoned me like he did FL for such stupid reasons there woulda been no coming back. Especially when the sexy SML was there and in love with her. ML had lots of money. No reason he had to disappear for years and cut her off. No. Just no. STOP it! I was really hoping she’d tell him to take a hike

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True Beauty - Where Laughter Meets Heartfelt Lessons on Inner Beauty

"True Beauty" is a delightful K-Drama adaptation of a popular manhwa that I highly recommend diving into. This series brilliantly combines a well-crafted story, meaningful themes, and a dose of humor and romance, leaving you with a heartwarming smile after every episode.

The core strength of "True Beauty" lies in its well-written story, rooted in the manhwa's popularity. It doesn't merely scratch the surface of teenage insecurities and self-image; it delves deep into the true meaning of "true beauty." Through a cleverly crafted romantic comedy, it manages to convey profound truths about self-worth and acceptance while keeping you thoroughly entertained.

The characters in "True Beauty" are the heart and soul of the show. They're not only incredibly funny but also genuinely charming. Each character plays a significant role in both the storyline and their various relationships, whether they are close friends or more distant acquaintances. Their development throughout the series is a testament to the show's ability to balance humor and heart.

At its core, "True Beauty" resonates with the idea that true beauty isn't just skin deep. It beautifully illustrates how society often focuses on appearances before discovering the inner qualities that truly define a person. This message is conveyed through the trials and tribulations of the characters, making it relatable and thought-provoking.

"True Beauty" is a heartwarming and thoroughly enjoyable K-Drama that skillfully combines humor, romance, and meaningful life lessons. Its well-written story, endearing characters, and exploration of the concept of true beauty make it a must-watch for anyone seeking a blend of entertainment and depth in their drama choices. Prepare to be both entertained and enlightened as you journey through the ups and downs of self-discovery with these charming characters.

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Not my favorite Drama but OK

Not my favorite Drama... but still good though. The story is good and it's very funny but all I can say that I have a cruch on Chan Eun Woo ! I don't understand people whom criticize his acting , I felt every emotions he felt and his smile just says everything...
Anyway, I also think that the end was a bit rushed, like the 2 last episodes came from ... nowhere ?? I really can't understand how they cut 2 years of their lives like that ... It was kind of wierd and not realistic AT ALL.
The FL was kind of hesitant with EVERY situation, like no personnality ??
But it was good though

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overhyped but

I do realize that true beauty was really the talk for many months and I really refused to watch it because I felt that the plot was similar to my id is Gangnam beauty and I thought it'd be a bad copy.

now that I watch it I can safely say that it is overhyped, but it isn't as bad as some people are making it out to be. I'm trying to list down the stuff I hated about it would not be past 5.

its nothing different or out of the ordinary but it's still a good one if you want to watch something fun and light and dramatic.

compared to many shitty romcoms that are also overhyped this one can compete.

one of the things that was unforgivable was the lead actor's acting, I remember him in my id is Gangnam beauty and he was all the same cold singular expression. it was a bit boring for me to watch him act when other people were actually bringing something to the table like seojoon for example.

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Dropped.

I read the webtoon and I had major issues with how the FL character has very very slow character growth that tends to null. I expected this show to have a faster growth , but was disappointed. Cha Eun Woo' s Suho comes across as very petty in the drama. The Suho in webtoon was supportive of FL in general and definitely supportive. The Suho in the drama kept requiring reaffirmation and support. It was just not my cup of tea.
Shoutout to the actor playing Seo Jun, he did a great job with that role and his chemistry with the FL was so great. Their fun-bits made the drama better for sure.
The drama Seo Jun definitely deserved the girl way more than Suho.

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