True Beauty Episode 1
The Errand Girl
Whilst being bullied for her looks, Lim Joo Gyung finds comfort in Hyun Bin, a guy who seems to share a common music interest. Falling for his charms, she plans to confess her love to him when she gets recorded by her friend being rejected and made fun of. Being depressed about becoming a laughing stock and having an ugly face inherited from her mother, Lim Joo Gyung decides to jump off the building but backs away as she realises, she does not want to die. Just as she is about to back off, Lee Su Ho (Cha Eun Woo) pulls her back, knocking the glasses from her face. Unable to see, and stumbling down the stairs due to out-of-order elevator, Lee Su Ho decides to help her by carrying her on his back. Lim Joo Gyung safely returns home to a ruckus, while crying, asks her family as to why she doesn’t have her fathers looks. In her room, she questions online, as to how to become beautiful. Amongst many suggestions, someone recommends make up. She tries it by going online and looking at various videos, but ultimately fails as she shows up to school with a horrible make up that gets her more made fun of. Coming back to online, the second time she finally gets various commentators to recommend her products and techniques, and is able to pull off a face changing make up. Now with a make up that makes her “beautiful” and a new school in which Lee Su Ho also attends, she starts a new life with a new face, leaving behind her “ugly face” home.
- Aired: December 09, 2020
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Very interesting beginnng.Joo is very very strong girl, even tho she was hated and unnoticeable by her family she managed to take care of herself, and to change sth about herself.Even if it feels unrealistic I am pretty sure that sth like that happened in the world way too many times, being outcasted because of look, so stupid.
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What are the chances that Cha Eun Woo would be in another drama about beauty? Though I fee like he our his team have a very strategic type of drama they pick for him. I picked True Beauty randomly because I thought it might give me My ID Is Gangnam Beauty vibes. Shhhhh. Don't tell anyone it took me a while to realize my beloved Cha Cha Eun was in this! Ha-ha!!!
This was a very solid first episode. Starting right out of the gate introducing viewers to Lim Joo Gyung and how the world started ragging on her looks from baby strolling on. It's heart breaking to see how openly people call her ugly. Strangers seeing her as a baby and saying she's a boy. Then older playing a game with grandpa and they whole family just starts ragging on her. I just can't imagine your loved ones doing that and your parents just kind of snickering about it. The cruelty about her looks continues into high school.
And can I say as someone who has suffered severe cystic acne I was offended that it's such a big deal. I never had judgements about it cause sadly acne happens. Though if there's truth to the obsession of skin and pores like I see in the dramas I watch . . . I guess I can see that. It's a cultural thing.
What I love is seeing Joo Gyung's journey. Seeing what she bonded with to cope. The comics and horror things. Her taste in music. Even though she's bullied and runs errands for the mean girls she still has a sense of self. Despite it all she has confidence and stregth. Enough strength to ask a boy out! Go girl! Seeing the mean girl bait the guy Joo Gyung likes is heart breaking. Soon they're humiliating her as she's dumped recording it and adding injury to hurt. Not to mention this jerk of a girl takes away the guy she likes, but has the one person Joo Gyung thought was her friend join in the bullying. Because that's some seriously messed up psychological warfare. (I fear for this mean girl! What a on earth is going on in that head?)
Things turn dark. Joo Gyung is ready to end it. She thinks things through and decides not to. Enter Cha Eun Woo's character, Lee Su Ho, who sees her still on the ledge and saves her. Things go to a more lighted hearted bits in a truly talented fashion. With a hilarious piggy back stair scene. Despite what just happens Joo Gyung's kindness and empathy are powerful as she realizes the guy who saved her, a mystery to her yet as she can't see, must have known someone who committed suicide. She perceives this and even tries to comfort him. Then the hilarity of realizing she left a suicide voicemail for her mother.
Then things align Joo Guyng's dad messes up financially and they have to move back to their old house and a school transfer is an option! Woot! Joo Guyng's chance to start over comes and she's going to use the power of makeup to get her there. (And let's be real we all know she's really beautiful. Acne and glasses do not make a girl ugly!) I love seeing her journey with makeup! It was hilarious and reminds me of my struggles with it to this day! I also loved all the tie ins of Joo Guyng touching on Lee Su Ho's life! I love it when a drama shows how even though they don't know it the FL and ML are part of each other's lives.
It was fun seeing her family's reaction about the makeup after Joo Guyng has mastered it. Not to mention I wonder if they'll keep her secret and how hard they will be on her for doing it. Or if they even realized the type of abuse she got for being "ugly". Another super appealing aspect of True Beauty is the family it feels so real. Especially Joon Guyng and her brother. Who decides to blackmail her with photos of her real face.
The makeup discovering is going to be an interesting thing. Like the makeup is waterproof, but it rubs off on Lee Su Ho's school jacket just like that?
It's so uplifting seeing Joo Guyng be immediately accepted and her shock of it. Making friends and actually getting to go out with them and have fun. Forget getting a guy. Just having gal pals!!!!!!
I am shocked that Joo Guyng wasn't too nervous about going out without makeup on. Because of course she bumps into Su Ho immediately . Cha Eun Woo playing a different character a cold aloof person with made fighting skills. Very impressive. I love that they're fighting over a comic and end up just like on the roof. It's tickling my brain to wonder what Su Ho is gonna think seeing the girl that he thought he was saving from suicide in front of him. Er. On top of him.
I will say the episode ran exactly how I thought the plot would go to kick off the story. The writing and acting made a very obvious plot and story fun. Refreshing. Joyous. This is a deep message, but it doesn't feel preachy. I'm curious as to how the writer will handle it from her. I love all the unique touches and how they will give this story depth.
(Oh, and can I say how much I felt Joo Guyng's joy being in that comic bookstore!!!)
This was a very solid first episode. Starting right out of the gate introducing viewers to Lim Joo Gyung and how the world started ragging on her looks from baby strolling on. It's heart breaking to see how openly people call her ugly. Strangers seeing her as a baby and saying she's a boy. Then older playing a game with grandpa and they whole family just starts ragging on her. I just can't imagine your loved ones doing that and your parents just kind of snickering about it. The cruelty about her looks continues into high school.
And can I say as someone who has suffered severe cystic acne I was offended that it's such a big deal. I never had judgements about it cause sadly acne happens. Though if there's truth to the obsession of skin and pores like I see in the dramas I watch . . . I guess I can see that. It's a cultural thing.
What I love is seeing Joo Gyung's journey. Seeing what she bonded with to cope. The comics and horror things. Her taste in music. Even though she's bullied and runs errands for the mean girls she still has a sense of self. Despite it all she has confidence and stregth. Enough strength to ask a boy out! Go girl! Seeing the mean girl bait the guy Joo Gyung likes is heart breaking. Soon they're humiliating her as she's dumped recording it and adding injury to hurt. Not to mention this jerk of a girl takes away the guy she likes, but has the one person Joo Gyung thought was her friend join in the bullying. Because that's some seriously messed up psychological warfare. (I fear for this mean girl! What a on earth is going on in that head?)
Things turn dark. Joo Gyung is ready to end it. She thinks things through and decides not to. Enter Cha Eun Woo's character, Lee Su Ho, who sees her still on the ledge and saves her. Things go to a more lighted hearted bits in a truly talented fashion. With a hilarious piggy back stair scene. Despite what just happens Joo Gyung's kindness and empathy are powerful as she realizes the guy who saved her, a mystery to her yet as she can't see, must have known someone who committed suicide. She perceives this and even tries to comfort him. Then the hilarity of realizing she left a suicide voicemail for her mother.
Then things align Joo Guyng's dad messes up financially and they have to move back to their old house and a school transfer is an option! Woot! Joo Guyng's chance to start over comes and she's going to use the power of makeup to get her there. (And let's be real we all know she's really beautiful. Acne and glasses do not make a girl ugly!) I love seeing her journey with makeup! It was hilarious and reminds me of my struggles with it to this day! I also loved all the tie ins of Joo Guyng touching on Lee Su Ho's life! I love it when a drama shows how even though they don't know it the FL and ML are part of each other's lives.
It was fun seeing her family's reaction about the makeup after Joo Guyng has mastered it. Not to mention I wonder if they'll keep her secret and how hard they will be on her for doing it. Or if they even realized the type of abuse she got for being "ugly". Another super appealing aspect of True Beauty is the family it feels so real. Especially Joon Guyng and her brother. Who decides to blackmail her with photos of her real face.
The makeup discovering is going to be an interesting thing. Like the makeup is waterproof, but it rubs off on Lee Su Ho's school jacket just like that?
It's so uplifting seeing Joo Guyng be immediately accepted and her shock of it. Making friends and actually getting to go out with them and have fun. Forget getting a guy. Just having gal pals!!!!!!
I am shocked that Joo Guyng wasn't too nervous about going out without makeup on. Because of course she bumps into Su Ho immediately . Cha Eun Woo playing a different character a cold aloof person with made fighting skills. Very impressive. I love that they're fighting over a comic and end up just like on the roof. It's tickling my brain to wonder what Su Ho is gonna think seeing the girl that he thought he was saving from suicide in front of him. Er. On top of him.
I will say the episode ran exactly how I thought the plot would go to kick off the story. The writing and acting made a very obvious plot and story fun. Refreshing. Joyous. This is a deep message, but it doesn't feel preachy. I'm curious as to how the writer will handle it from her. I love all the unique touches and how they will give this story depth.
(Oh, and can I say how much I felt Joo Guyng's joy being in that comic bookstore!!!)
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Apesar de ter vários momentos perturbadores e irritantes da protagonista, dá vontade de continuar assistindo
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Cha eun woo was charming as always. the acting was good and i'm very excited to see the next episode which we'll see now during our english class.A mí me gustó todo, sobre todo la comida me dio bastante hambre y algún día quiero probar... (por eso tuve que comerme mi merienda antes del receso)
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I liked the pacing and the humour. It felt like we watched her grow slowly and it felt great. It raises some questions for the next episodes, so I anticipate it.
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I'm loving this drama, and the actress did a really great job , but I almost cried when she went to the toilet and cryied just because people called her ugly and she wanted to commit suicide....But overall I'm really excited for whats to happen in the next episode.
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Heh! Glad i didn't watch it on going having one episode at a time..cause I don't want to be on a hiatus...I just started it today...The first few minutes,the female lead was a little annoying ,..because she's very submissive..,she's way more prettier than her other classmates actually. Heh! Cha Eun Woo,it's the second drama of him that I'm watching after My Id is Gangnam Beauty,coincidentally both has Beauty on the title and almost has similar story.First episode was entertaining,osts are lovely too..Too many funny scenes,you'll never get bored,,,hah! I remember again the flying face mask scene *inner laughter* and when she bump into Soo Ho and oh the bb cream , she did make herself a face stamp on Soo Ho's uniform XD hihihi..It's a new must watch RomCom,my favorite genre:)
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Super cute! Got me hooked! You got a good general sense of the characters backstory, while still setting up the rest of the series nicely. It made you want more/crave the next episode.
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I heard about this Webtoon, and was excited to watch this. Episode one really drew me in. I really felt for our FL. I want to smack her brother. I’m excited to see where this is going!
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As soon as I saw that Moon Ga Young and Cha Eun Woo were going to star together in a kdrama I instantly knew it was going to be amazing and this first episode definitely did not disappoint! It is obviously cliché, but hey, who doesn't want a little bit of cliché at the end of the day? I really missed watching teen rom-coms and this kdrama seems to be what I've been missinhthis whole time! Would definitely recommend to anyone who loves watching teen-romances!
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I am a huge fan of the WebToon, and I feel like this first episode has done a great job! Its kept to the original storyline, and I am already in love with our main characters!! A great start to the show, clearly showing that this drama has a lot of potential to be a great one!!
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First episode maybe feel great. for begin the drama its not fast or slow. so, I hope for the next episode can keep this stable so it can be a great drama for seen
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I watched it because of the webtoon, it is available in viki.So the first episode which was out yesterday was really fascinating and interesting.I think they are the same from the webtoon(of course it will be).Moon Ga Young as Im Joo Kyung has perfectly fir for the role....I like her all drama's which I have seen and this one is awesome...And the main part Cha Eun Woo's part was amazing...seeing him after many days in drama was awesome.He was really super cool and handsome...he was perfectly fit for Suho role...**So watch it without fail**
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I've read the webtoon upto 80 episodes so I had high hopes! Well, the first episode was nice kick start. However it was cliché (at points) and it was giving me 'My ID is Gangnam Beauty' vibes, that because first of all, we have Eunwoo here and his attitude style and all is really similar to his character from Gangnam Beauty. Also, the plotlines are fairly similar.Despite all that, I'm eagerly waiting for the second episode since it's a light watch and nothing too complicated although it's making me cringey so hardd jfbdkfnf
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I have been following up True Beauty webtoon since it came out and I am honestly so excited for the live action. This EP brought out some of the webtoon's drawing to life and some are added scenes which are super great. Gayoung's acting is pretty good and so is Eunwoo's portrayal of Suho. Over all the episode's production, ost, and acting are on the right path. ALSO!!!!!!!! YUNA AS SUJIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND MINAH AS SOOOOAAAHHHHH.. can't wait for episode two.
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It isn't the shows fault for my high expectations but it was a little over exaggerated for me so far. I would have liked it if they hadn't made it so obvious that she was a loser and her personality didn't sit quite right with me. Some of the scenes were kinda cringe cause you knew the girl was about to do something stupid. Although there were still some good aspects. The cast in my opinion is well done and the actual storyline isn't that bad.
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True Beauty starring Cha Eun Woo, Moon Ga Young , Hwang In Yeop released the first episode. As I have read the webtoon the cast effortlessly conveys the characters. Though beauty standards are arbitary. The episodes starts with the problems and sufferings of Lim Joo Gyung (Moon Ga Young) that she faces because of her appearance. After transferring to a new high school Joo Gyung changes through makeup and now is a goddess. On the contrary Lee Su Ho is handsome and topper of the class. Though he appears cold and a mystery of his own. Can Su Ho help realise Joo Gyung her true beauty?
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it wasnt that good but i think i will continue with this drama even tho i didnt like a lot of things. the ugly discussion makes me feels weird but it can (and i think it will) be better
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Im in love with the first episode! First of all, Moon Gayoung is perfect for this role. She has so much range, shes so natural, and I feel for Jugyeong at every moment. I am glad the director took the bullying seriously and didnt make her the butt of the joke, but rather really showcased how others' negativity took a toll on her self-esteem.
Eunwoo did so well! I can really see his improvement, and Suhos sincerity and his mask of aggression both came out perfectly. He and Gayoung have some really nice chemistry, as does the cast as a whole. The second Kang Minah and Park Yoona came onscreen, I felt they were right at home.
The way they woke Seyeon (Chani) into the first episode? A+. His OST had me crying, while Yujus had me dancing. I cant wait for more!
Eunwoo did so well! I can really see his improvement, and Suhos sincerity and his mask of aggression both came out perfectly. He and Gayoung have some really nice chemistry, as does the cast as a whole. The second Kang Minah and Park Yoona came onscreen, I felt they were right at home.
The way they woke Seyeon (Chani) into the first episode? A+. His OST had me crying, while Yujus had me dancing. I cant wait for more!
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Ok, dando uma oportunidade para esse drama tão querido por tantos...Até o momento shippando ninguém com ninguém.
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