7.0/10 - A super fun start!

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!!!)

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Binge Worthy!!!!

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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It's Cute and Fun

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!

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