You're Beautiful (2009)

Un gran comienzo

El primer k-drama donde conocí a Jang Keun Suk, y ya no dejé de ver todo en lo que aparece. La serie es divertida, entretenida y tiene hermosos momentos tanto románticos como dramáticos (en más de uno lloré). Todos los personajes tienen un gran desarrollo, y la banda sonora es alucinante. En general, me gustó muchísimo la química del grupo y como cada uno tiene su personalidad bien definida, sin por eso ser estereotipos andantes. Lo recomiendo mucho como primer serie de este estilo, y de sus adaptaciones, sólo vi la japonesa porque aparece Sukkie (Keun-Suk) en el capítulo 8.

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My man, this show has the cringiest and darn sweetest stuff in it, it's crazy!!

Just watched this through the second time and I'm sure there'll be more.
Main thing of this drama: it's very GOOFY!

Other main thing: THE MAIN GUY!
He is basically holding this whole show together and leading it. He has the most entertaining (and prettiest) face ever. He seems the most confident actor out of the four main ones, and he definitely makes his weirdo/cool character feel alive. The others are pretty much over/underacting like all the time... but you can get used to it, because the main guy has the most screen time THANK GOODNESS! The main girl cries well though, I have to admit.

And yes, she tries to be in disguise as a guy and looks nothing like a guy, yes, yes, the usual, it's okay, let's pretend is works... maybe one day they'll cast a guyish looking girl for a role like this...

So I don't know who wrote the first few episodes, but it feels like they might have changed the guy as the show went forward THANK GOODNESS! Survive the first few episodes please, it's worth it! It has the most disgusting humor and lame slapstick, horrible camera angles like a really cheap comedy. But it gets so much better not much later, I swear they must have changed someone on the crew. But even later the story is pretty much nothing or just drama, it just exists to create situations where the romance can thrive or bump into obstacles honestly.

Misunderstandings, drama, lies, villains: CHECK... Sadly it has too much of these, but someone might enjoy them, I don't that much, but I can get through them. There were some frustrating ones though by the end.

So why the extremely biased high score when I keep saying a bunch of flaws... well my friend, because the romance IS WORTH IT! (if you like the main guy, that is) It's the sweetest stuff, definitely up in my alley of the hate to love category. Also more eyeliner guys to the world please!!!

Also I don't really like the too romantic pop music in k-dramas but here the songs they sang were pretty good and catchy I think.

I laughed a lot, shed a tear here and there, cringed a lot, and fricking exploded from the cuteness! If you can see beyond the frequent poor acting skills and occasional lame humor, you can actually find a unique treasure, I think.

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Amazing ?

"You're Beautiful" is a delightful Korean drama series that was first aired in 2009. The story revolves around a young girl named Go Mi-nyeo, who impersonates her twin brother Go Mi-nam in order to fulfill his dream of becoming a famous singer. The drama is filled with humor, romance, and heartwarming moments that will leave viewers entertained and emotionally invested in the characters.

One of the strengths of "You're Beautiful" is its cast, which includes some of the most talented actors in the Korean entertainment industry. Park Shin-hye plays the role of Go Mi-nyeo/Go Mi-nam and delivers a remarkable performance as she portrays both the feminine and masculine sides of the character. Jang Geun-suk plays the role of Hwang Tae-kyung, the lead vocalist of the popular boy band A.N.Jell, who initially dislikes Go Mi-nam but eventually develops feelings for her. Other members of the band, played by Lee Hong-gi and Jung Yong-hwa, also deliver strong performances and add depth to the story.

The plot of "You're Beautiful" is engaging and keeps viewers hooked from the very beginning. The drama explores themes of identity, family, friendship, and love, and does so in a way that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. The drama also features a fantastic soundtrack, with many of the songs performed by the cast themselves, which adds to the overall experience.

One criticism of the drama could be that it is somewhat predictable and follows some of the typical tropes of Korean dramas, such as the love triangle and the mistaken identity plot. However, the strong performances of the cast and the charming storyline more than make up for any cliches.

Overall, "You're Beautiful" is a must-watch for fans of Korean dramas, or for anyone who enjoys a heartwarming and entertaining story. It is a classic in the genre and is sure to leave viewers feeling happy and satisfied.

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I'd already watched this drama earlier but I started watching it again on a whim yesterday and couldn't stop watching even though I already knew the story. I realized all over again how much I loved it. I've never actually re-watched a drama before, just thought I could and would. That says a lot about how much I liked it.

The story in itself is nothing noteworthy. It's a simple plot-line that branches out into a couple of other directions interrelating subplots. What made it special were the characters. Though a little unrealistic and impractical, they were really endearing. You grow to love them and go from twist to twist hanging onto them for support. This is the reason Korean shows had me hooked onto them in the first place, their ability to make me a part of themselves. Being able to emotionally connect with the characters in a show that you KNOW isn't real doesn't come easy for a realist like me, that's what makes it all the more special.

And what made the characters all the more amazing? The actors. Jang Geun Suk is a show stealer through and through. If at all possible, I loved him all the more after watching the show again. There's something innately charismatic about this guy. He can be cute and grumpy in one second and serious and heartbroken in the next with the transitions being so smooth. Lee Hong Ki and Jung Yong Hwa did pretty well too. Park Shin Hye was.. good in some places but sometimes she felt off. She fit the role but I couldn't really connect that well with her acting, nothing personal, I haven't seen her in any other work.

What can I say about the music? It's a sensation as far as Drama OST goes. I was listening to a couple of the songs and that's what made me watch the show again. That's the kind of music this show has. I didn't really cry throughout the show even when I saw it the first time (there are more funny scenes than sad ones) but both the times I've seen it, I always cry in the finale when Tae Kyung sings "What Can I Do", first off the song is really beautiful and JGS sings it quite nicely. The songs fit the scenes, don't feel off anywhere, nothing is overdone. The music stays with you even after the show is long done.

I don't really need to give a verdict after all that I've said, watching it for the second time even though I have loads of other dramas lined up, says more than enough. If you haven't already watched this, you're missing out on one of the gems of Korean Dramas.

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Well, I really enjoyed the drama. It was really funny and entertaining and though the concept wasn't something new, it was pretty good. I really liked the mystery of Go Min Nam's mom and the show was a really good blend of drama and comedy.

I really don't like Park Shin Hye. I don't like Go Mi Nam either. Shin Hye is really not a good actress. At first I thought that maybe it was the character, but I saw Heartstrings and she's the same in that. And Go Mi Nam was such a crybaby and clueless. She was one hell of an annoying character!

I didn't like Tae Kyung at first. But he grew on me. I think Jang Geun Suk is a really good actor! He had to do some pretty embarrassing scenes but he did them with perfection. And I loved his 'cry' scene! In the beginning I used to hate that duck face of his but I ended up loving it. I think Tae Kyung is a great character and Jang Geun Suk played him really well!

My favorite was Shin Woo. He was such a sweetheart and a gentleman! But sometimes I got frustrated with how he didn't convey his feelings to Go Mi Nam. But when he did, I really really wanted him to end up with her!

Jeremy was just so cute and adorable! I loved how he spoke and when he cried, I wanted to hug him. His 'Jolie' was so cute! Lee Hongki did an amazing job!

All the other characters were really great too. Mahanager Ma, Wang Coordi, Yoo He Yi, President Ahn. All of them were really funny and likable. The paparazzi person and Go Mi Nam's aunt were such annoying characters. But they were funny too. And Tae Kyung's mother was a really great character too. Kim Sung Ryung played her really well.

One thing that bothered me the most were Tae Kyung's and Jeremy's outfits. Jeremy's were so stupid. And Tae Kyung just looked gay. I don't know, maybe they wanted to show Go Mi Nam as a guy so they tried to make others seem more like girls...

The romance fell flat for me. But it didn't bother me either because it was just something happening. Like I didn't really care much for it. I liked the other things in the story better and as I said, I didn't like Go Mi Nam so I didn't really care who she'd end up with. To be honest, the top reason I watched this drama would be because I fell in love with Jung Yong Hwa ?

All in all, it was an amazing drama. Not number 1 on my list but does come in top ten. If you like to watch romantic comedies, with a few tears and hot boys, then You're Beautiful is your drama ;)

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