You're Beautiful (2009)

This is a hugely popular cross-dressing rom-com about a sheltered nun who fills in for her twin brother as a member of a popular boy band. Outrageous, addictive, quick paced and wildly romantic, this tops the lists as a must watch.

You're Beautiful is stuffed with outrageous situations and intense love triangles. It covers most of the cliches in the book and altogether stands as one of the least realistic romances I've seen. If you reflect on just what happened in any particular episode, you'll realize "Wow, what the heck did I just watch?" However, it all adds up to be one of the most engaging, infatuating, enjoyable dramas in recent years. It wholly deserves it popularity and can easily be rewatched multiple times (because you will want to share this series with friends).

The casting was spot-on, the use of music was incredibly, emotionally effective, and the storyline gleefully oversteps the line of "cautious" to throw everything and anything at the leads. It's great as a first drama to introduce to newbies or as a pick me up after a tough day.

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I've recently rewatched this drama, and I still admit that it's the best one out of the most popular Korean dramas (Boys Over Flowers, The Heirs, Playful Kiss etc.)

Go Mi Nam is very oblivious, kind of childish, pure and innocent (well the girl was going to become a nun after all so no surprise here). At times she can irritate you with her dumbness, but even I liked her, even though I usually hate female leads in dramas. This one is pretty bearable. I honestly think Go Mi Nam's character loses much charm because of Park Sin Hye's bad acting skills.

Hwang Tae Gyeong is an aßhole. But he's a likeable aßhole. Or maybe it's just me with a weird taste in main male leads. Anyway, Tae Gyeong is basically a tsundere with many emotional roller coasters. And he has some serious issues with expressing his feelings right. And oh my God, am I the only one who gets creeped out by Jang Geun Seok's pedo smile? Oh, and by his acting. Because it's not very good in this drama.

Now, let's move on to my favourite character, Gang Sin Woo. Ah, my dear oh-so-lonely-and-miserable Sin Woo. Seriously, besides Yun Ji Hu in "Boys Over Flowers", I don't think I've ever seen such an emo character in a drama. The guys has clearly some problems with himself. He should get his shiet together as soon as possible, otherwise he may end up in a mental hospital. Well, at least he'll be able to make friends with Yun Ji Hu there. And holy shiet, Jeong Yong Hwa's acting is the worst thing I've ever seen in my life. My eyes bleed every time I look at his failed attempts to act. He's acting is horrible. Please, just get him out of my sight. Please.

Jeremy. Well, first of all, he should stop being such a pußy. Just because someone doesn't feel the same way you do doesn't mean they betrayed you. Oh, boy. You need some serious help. Righ now.

I hate it when this drama gets to around episode 13, because then the real shiet-angst goes down, and
Go Mi Nam and Hwang Tae Gyeong cry in every episode till the very end of the series. Really now? Really?

Overall, I think it's a pretty good drama. If you won't like the plot, then I promise you'll at least enjoy laughing at the bad acting. And also you're enjoy the OST for sure, because this drama has some really good songs.

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Although it's been years since I originally watched this, as I was browsing through my list I came across it once again and felt it was about time I write a review. I'm not one to normally write reviews for anything I've watched (probably more due to laziness than anything else) but this show truly deserves to be honoured for being one of the first Korean dramas I watched that continued my addiction to KDrama.

One of the main things that drew me in about this drama is most likely the cast, who although at the time I hadn't heard or seen in anything else, immediately drew me in with their fantastic acting and brilliant cast chemistry. This would be the drama that produced my love for the bands CN Blue and F.T Island, as well as a new found interest in Jang Geun Suk.

The story, although highly unrealistic, was funny in all the right places and easy to appreciate and really get attached to. The relationships between all the characters were adorably cute, including that of Jeremy (Hong Ki) and Shin-woo (Yong Hwa). Park Shin Hye, although an actress that is to this day much discussed, played the role of Gom Min Nam fantastically, and I applaud her for her performance in this drama.

Though I'd not heard much Korean music besides that of Boys over Flowers, I loved hearing performances from all of the cast members, especially the classically cute solo performance from Shin-woo.

If you have yet to dive into the world of You're Beautiful, don't hesitate as this may just be the next drama you fall in love with! It still to this day has an incredibly special place in my heart :)

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I love it. I own it. I've watched it many times. I really don't know that I need to same more but I will. I loved the hot and spicy Jang Geun Suk and his acting was great. The series was so freakin funny, and some parts were, for me laugh out loud funny and that doesn't happen often. I also sat through many episodes with a stupid grin on my face. There were also cute moments in every episode and many sweet moments. The very cute guy characters relationship with Go Mi Num was awesome. I also loved, loved the loyalty in this. I just loved all the guys characters they were great and they fit the guys well. Till this day Lee Hong Ki is known to me as Jeremy and Jang Geun Suk I call him Hot and Spicy. Shinwoo is Shinwoo but he was a beautiful character. Every character was different and stood out to really make this a great series.

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I first watched this drama while I was in the hospital. This is, by far, the first ever korean drama that I liked. And this is also the one which started my addiction in kdrama. The first thing that caught my attention was the cuteness of Park Shin Hye's character, doubled by Jang Geun Suk's attractiveness, Yong Hwa's down-to-earth humbleness, and of course, Lee Hong Ki's adorable apple bobbed hair..

I definitely give a thumbs up to this drama. The story is overall mind-boggling, with some twists and turns.. Unfortunately, I wish there was a good ending. For me, the ending was just so plain.

Anyways, this is one drama that I love watching over and over again. I admit, Park Shin Hye definitely has the capability to win the hearts of her co-stars, since she is such a simple but beautiful woman.. right, piggy rabbits? :)

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Okay, this was one of the first K-dramas I've ever watched and thought I will give it a quick review. Firstly, all of the dramas that I rate in which I first entered K-drama land automatically get an extra star from me...and this one is no exception.

You're Beautiful is not for mature audiences, no one really should step into this drama for a compelling and a ocean deep story. This story is all about standing in shallow water looking for something not even in the pond...you would know what I mean when you watch this...just don't look for something that is not there.

Instead you would get a fluffy plot, with funny scenes and all around cuteness.

Thoughts:

I watched this drama three times:

The first time, I really was rooting for the second lead, the second time I really fell in love with the first lead and the third this I came to realize that Jeremy (our 3rd lead) really was the best character hands down...and probably most deserving of our female lead. That bus scene though....Hong Ki did a wonderful job!

I would recommend this for anyone that wants a light story, with unbelievable things happening nonstop and a quick laugh. The re-watch value for this fluff is extremely high for me for some reason.

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Okay first I just want to give reason why I watch this. First it's because of Yonghwa and Hongki. Then I see it's really popular on DramaCrazy so I decide to watch this.

The story for me is nothing new. Gender bender from girls to boys is really common on manga. For this drama I think nothing special for the story too.
For some first episode well nothing much happen on some first episode actually so it's not bad yet not good. But then it's getting better and better when the romance begin and I start to like it. But, on some last episode (around 14) it's getting worse. But the ending is pretty good :)

I love the cast and the music ! The cast play the role well I think :D And I like that "I will promise you" song xD

Overall I don't dislike this drama but I wouldn't say it's my favorite. Well I still enjoy most of time watching this drama :D
I think you should watch this. I still recommend this drama :)

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This was one of the first dramas I tried to watch, and I'd heard a lot of good things about it. But to be honest, I REALLY didn't enjoy it then. That was at the time when I really knew nothing at all about Korean artists. I couldn't even tell the difference between them.
After some time, though, I became more familiar with the Asian drama concept, so I tried to re-watch a lot of shows I disliked before. This was one of those. But after knowing a lot more about it, it was suddenly SO funny and cute! The acting was so good, I couldn't believe it! It was actually surprising at some points.
The story was amazing! The only reason I didn't give it a full score, is because of the unnecessary scenes that makes you want to keep watching it as if it never happened.
The cast really did their job, and each actor fit their character so perfectly it was scary! I especially like the way they use facial expressions and gestures. But I can't really give a full score here, either, because I do want to replace some of them, for some reason.
Music is exactly what you'd expect from such a cast. But I love the fact that they're sung by the cast, and how it personalizes everything very deeply. And the music really carry out the emotions needed.
I don't think I would re-watch this in the nearest future. Not because it was bad, but because I wouldn't be able to forget the whole story that quickly. Rather than the low re-watch value score being something negative, think of it as positive.
Overall: This is definitely one of the best dramas I've ever seen. When I'm an adult with kids, I'm going to keep the whole show on a DVD or anything, and when the kids are old enough, I'll make them watch this. Because it really does carry a very important moral that is hard to teach. I loved it very much.

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So far I’ve seen several dramas but You’re Beautiful was the first one I saw. I guess I probably saw it on the first place because it was a very popular drama and many people recommended it.
It’s a drama for young people like teenagers and young adults. It has a good story. As a first drama it is kinda nice to watch. It doesn’t have that much heavy themes. And the OST is really good! It mostly captivates you for the OST.

If it was now I probably would pick another drama to watch first. Not that it is bad…it’s just… not that good… at least in my opinion!

You know why it became so popular? Lee Hong Gi, vocalist of FT Island. Jung Yong Hwa, vocalist of CN Blue. And also Jang Geun Suk. Well I think this is a bit sad.. I mean, people only told me to watch it because they were dazzled with those famous singers. Not because they are good actors nor because of the story! But just because they are in a drama and they are famous! This is unbelivable…
Now that I saw more dramas after this one I can see what is a good performance or not and those certainly are not actors.
I kinda liked Yong Hwa’s performance. Not Hong Gi. I also liked Jang Geun Suk but I rather see him in Mary Stayed Out All Night. Probably because he was a really cold person in You’re Beautiful. And I HATED Park Shin Hye’s performance. Too much sloppy, innocent, childish, repetitive, ANNOYING!!

You just have to know that if you want to start watching dramas you can start by this one but there are so many good dramas to start with!! Or else.. do not watch this drama! watch it after watching others, if you’re really curious. Or else, do whatever you want! But this drama lacks so much! If I was the director I would have developed it better! It is funny though… but I guess that after seeing such good dramas as I saw after you just realize that this one isn’t that good.

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