Are You a Fan of 'TRUE BEAUTY'? These 9 Korean Dramas are a Must-Watch for You!

Kapanlagi.com - TRUE BEAUTY (2020) is a South Korean drama adapted from a popular webtoon of the same name on the global webtoon platform, also known as The Secret of the Angel in Indonesia.

This drama stars Moon Ga-young as Jukyung, Cha Eun-woo as Suho, and Hwang In-yeop as Seojun. TRUE BEAUTY tells the story of a girl named Jukyung who uses makeup in her daily life to make herself look beautiful. At first, no one knows Jukyung's true appearance except for her family and her friend, Suho.

Aside from its charming cast, the moral message in this drama has made TRUE BEAUTY beloved by many Korean drama fans. This Korean drama conveys a moral message about self-acceptance, which is about loving oneself.

Actually, there are many other Korean dramas with themes of self-acceptance that are just as exciting as TRUE BEAUTY. For those who love TRUE BEAUTY, you can try watching the following recommended Korean dramas!

1. 200 POUNDS BEAUTY (2006)

200 POUNDS BEAUTY (Credit: IMDb)

200 POUNDS BEAUTY is a drama movie that tells the story of a shadow singer named Hanna who is not very beautiful and overweight.

At first, she didn't mind being a shadow singer because of the request of the person she liked, Sang Joon. However, she realized that Sang Joon was only pretending to be kind to her in order to take advantage of her.

Hanna was very disappointed, so she decided to disappear and undergo plastic surgery on her face. She also exercised to lose weight during the post-operative recovery process.

When the bandages from her plastic surgery were removed, Hanna became a very beautiful woman. With her beautiful face, she tried to apply to become a singer at Sang Joon's company as Jenny.

Of course, she was accepted because of her looks and her supportive voice. No one there recognized her except for her best friend. From here, Hanna tries to hide her true identity and the fact that she had plastic surgery.

2. BIRTH OF THE BEAUTY (2014)

BIRTH OF THE BEAUTY (Credit: IMDb)

BIRTH OF THE BEAUTY is a drama series consisting of 21 episodes. This drama tells the story of a woman named Geum Ran who marries a wealthy man named Kang Joon.

A bitter reality hits Geum Ran when she finds out that her husband is having an affair with another woman named Chae Yeon and then divorces her. Geum Ran, who is desperate, has an accident while driving in sadness. Everyone thinks she has died.

Geum Ran then decides to undergo plastic surgery. The surgery makes her look like she is born again with a very beautiful face. Apparently, the doctor who helped her with the plastic surgery, Tae Hee, loves Chae Yeon, who loves Kang Joon more.

Both of them plan to destroy Kang Joon and Chae Yeon's marriage. However, as time goes by, Tae Hee starts to develop feelings for Geum Ran while Geum Ran starts to like Kang Joon again.

3. SHE WAS PRETTY (2015)

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SHE WAS PRETTY is a drama with 16 episodes that tells the story of Hyejin and her crisis of self-confidence. Hyejin is a girl with a less-than-ideal face texture and unattractive appearance. However, she used to be a beautiful little girl. She has a male friend named Sung Joon who is overweight and unattractive.

Several years later, the situation has reversed. Sung Joon looks so handsome, unlike his previous self. Sung Joon wants to meet Hyejin, but Hyejin, lacking confidence, asks her friend to pretend to be her.

Fate brings Hyejin and Sung Joon back together when Hyejin applies for a job at Sung Joon's workplace. Of course, Sung Joon is unaware that Hyejin is the beautiful childhood friend.

4. OH MY VENUS (2015)

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OH MY VENUS is a drama series consisting of 16 episodes that tells the story of a lawyer named Joo Eun who is overweight. Joo Eun, who has just been dumped by her boyfriend, finds out that he has been cheating on her.

One day, Joo Eun feels suffocated and faints due to turbulence on a plane. She is then helped by a man named Young Ho, who is also a professional trainer named John Kim.

Joo Eun asks Young Ho to help her with her diet program. She asks for this to regain her self-confidence. And during that time, their feelings grow but it is difficult for them to admit it to each other.

5. MY ID IS GANGNAM BEAUTY (2018)

MY ID IS GANGNAM BEAUTY (Credit: IMDb)

MY ID IS GANGNAM BEAUTY or known as GANGNAM BEAUTY is a drama series adapted from a webtoon titled I Am Gangnam Beauty. This 16-episode drama tells the story of a girl named Mirae who undergoes plastic surgery to change her face to become beautiful so that she won't be bullied by her friends.

However, it turns out that her obviously altered face earned her the nickname Gangnam Beauty. Despite having plastic surgery, Mirae is still shy and lacks self-confidence.

Kyung Seok, who is hailed as the most handsome student in his department and Mirae's friend from middle school, sees the doubt in Mirae's self-image. He helps Mirae to gain confidence no matter how she looks. Not only does Mirae's self-confidence grow, but the seeds of love between them also grow as time goes by.

6. SHADOW BEAUTY (2021)

SHADOW BEAUTY (2021) (Credit: Mydramalist)

Rating	8.0/10 Mydramalist
Durasi	20 minutes
Episode	13
Tayang	Daum, Kakao TV, Viki, WeTV
Pemain	Shim Dal Gi, Choi Bo Min, Lee Na Gyung, Heo Jung Hee

SHADOW BEAUTY is a Korean drama that tells the story of a student who experiences bullying at school. This happens because of her appearance, which is considered ugly. On the other hand, she leads a double life on social media using the username 'Genie'. On that account, all of her photos have been edited to depict a beautiful and perfect girl.

This drama is adapted from a webtoon with the same title and has a main character named Goo Ae Jin (Shim Dal Gi). Meanwhile, the beautiful girl named Genie is played by Lee Nagyung.

7. PERFUME (2019)

PERFUME (2019) (Credit: Mydramalist)

Rating	7.8/10 Mydramalist
Durasi	35 minutes
Episode	32
Air Date	KBS2, Kocowa, Apple TV, Viki
Cast	Shin Sung Rok, Go Won Hee, Ha Jae Sook, Cha Ye Ryun

Next, there is the drama PERFUME which tells the story of Min Jae Hee (Ha Jae Sook), a housewife who is the backbone of her family. After 17 years of married life, her household collapses due to her husband's affair. This happened because her husband found her unattractive. It shattered her heart to the point of contemplating ending her life.

However, Jae Hee suddenly receives a mysterious package that changes her fate. In the package, Jae Hee finds a bottle of perfume that is very beautiful. It turns out that the perfume can transform Jae Hee into a young and beautiful woman.

With her new captivating appearance, Jae Hee manages to get a job as a model under the guidance of Seo Yi Do (Shin Sung Rok), a successful and handsome fashion designer. Jae Hee then changes her name to Min Ye Rin (Go Won Hee).

8. THE BEAUTY INSIDE (2018)

THE BEAUTY INSIDE (2018) (Credit: Mydramalist)

Rating	8.3/10 Mydramalist
Durasi	1 hour 10 minutes
Episode	16
Tayang	jTBC, Disney+Hotstar, WeTV, Netflix, Apple TV, iQIYI, Viki
Pemain	Seo Hyun Jin, Lee Min Ki, Lee Da Hee, Ahn Jae Hyun

THE BEAUTY INSIDE is also a Korean drama that is not to be missed. This drama tells the story of a wife named Sa Geum Ran (Han Ye Seul) who is treated unfairly by her husband. It turns out, her husband, Lee Kang Joon (Jung Gyu Woon), cheats on her because he can't stand Geum Ran's appearance due to obesity.

One day, Geum Ran gets into a car accident that causes her to fall into a ravine. She survives the incident and decides to undergo plastic surgery. Afterward, she emerges as a different person named Sara. The main purpose of this appearance change is to seek revenge on her husband. She is not alone, as she receives help from Han Tae Hee (Joo Sang Wook).

9. BEAUTIFUL GONG SHIM (2016)

BEAUTIFUL GONG SHIM (2016) (Credit: Mydramalist)

Rating	7.8/10 Mydramalist
Durasi	60 minutes
Episode	20
Airing	SBS, Viki, Netflix, Kocowa
Cast	Namkoong Min, Bang Min Ah, Oh Joo Wan, Seo Hyo Rim

BEAUTIFUL GONG SHIM tells the story of Gong Shim, a child who is treated differently from her sibling. Gong Shim is always treated unfairly by her parents because she has an unattractive face, while her sibling is always prioritized for everything due to their beautiful face.

Finally, Gong Shim leaves home. She meets Ahn Dan Tae (Nam Goong Min). Gong Shim's fate changes since she meets Dan Tae, and her appearance becomes more charming day by day.

Those are Korean dramas that embrace the theme of self-acceptance. Which one is your favorite?

Written by: Ursea Mayoriska

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