The webtoon-hit turned to drama series "True Beauty" covers bullying issues, especially those who were born ugly.
The pains they had to go through especially in their teenage years from harsh words and psychological beating due to their appearance somehow made a strong impact on younger audiences delivered by this drama series.
Lim Ju Kyung, played by Moon Ga Young, is somehow changing the perspective as to how a person's beauty is gauged. Lim Ju Kyung conveys how a happy girl could possibly make her world upside down due to constant bullying. And would even resort to attempting to end her own life just because of her young age which she does not know why would the world be so cruel to her.
tvN's "True Beauty" female lead Moon Ga Young somehow presents that a girl can strengthen her inner-self and be able to increase her self-esteem when she has been pushed over several times.
Because of too many hurtful things that have happened to her and the longing to be accepted Lim Ju Kyung had to conceal her true identity when she had the chance. And that chance happened when their family decided to go back to her old hometown because of unwanted circumstances and left the family no other choice.
Appearing as the new girl in a new school, Ju Kyung made herself desirable by her beautiful, goddess-like look. She made such a great entrance that people started to admire her beauty and she was not rejected. She somehow got acquainted easily with the popular kids in their school. She also felt the need to conceal her true identity for her to be continually accepted by her fellow schoolmates.
They say beauty has a price. And the price she needs to pay is that people do not know the real her, and of course, the times when she had to panic when her identity is about to be busted.As you watch the series you will realize that Suho, played by Astro's Cha Eun Woo, has greater role play to make her self-esteem rise, not only he is handsome but he knows her true identity.
This romantic comedy makes your heart flutter and makes you reminisce about your old-high school days. Remembering cute moments with your crush and the likes.
One great attitude you will like Ju Kyung for is her positive mind that she embodies. Thus, making people happy just by watching the series. Although she is popular, she maintains a humble personality and even fights for someone who was bullied.
Warning! Spoiler ahead.
In the recent broadcast, Ju Kyung's identity is revealed through the gathered efforts of those who hated and envied her. The strong rejection made by her friends and her fellow schoolmates just goes to show in this world that you will be loved and admired yet you will still be condemned by the very people who thought will stand by your side no matter what. People are highly anticipating how Ju Kyung will respond to the recent situation she is into.
What's great about this drama series is that old wounds heal through time making enemies go back to being friends again.
Catch tvN's "True Beauty" every Wednesday and Thursday at 22:30 KST
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Written By Liza Parker
