You're Beautiful (2009)

You're Not That Great

I think that if I had watched this when I was 15, I would have been obsessed with this drama. Sadly, it didn't quite reach my expectations.

The negative aspects:
- I am pretty much done with shows where the girl ends up with the guy that is really mean to her (the bad boy). It just shows she has no self-respect. I mean, he literally tells her he gives her permission to like him. WTF.
However, I was happy to see she grew some spine by the last few episodes, even though it was a little too late.
- The acting could have been better. And what was with the pouting from Tae Kyung? It looked ridiculous.
- I can not get over how horribly written the female main character was... I have noticed this from most shows where the female MC acts dumb/stupid or too innocent. Too often she lost sight of the reason why she was pretending to be a boy and she was always saying she was going to leave. Shin Woo made plans with her and SHE ALWAYS MISSED IT. It was so disrespectful.
- I wish I could have felt the bromance between Jeremy, Shin Woo, and Tae Kyung but all they cared about was Mi Nam.
- The whole plot was ridiculous.

The positive aspects:
- I love the fact it was the actors singing the songs. The OST was absolutely amazing and it is one of my favorites.
- My favorite character was Jeremy and I hate how little he appeared towards the end of the show. If you are going to have the three guys as male leads (supposedly) then they need to have a purpose throughout the show (e.g. Because This Is My First Life). There was so much potential with Jeremy and I think it was wasted. I loved every scene of his and I cried when he was sad and confused. He deserved better.
- And I think the same goes for Shin Woo. I appreciate the fact that he let Mi Nam go when he knew she only had eyes for Tae Kyung and how he would always help her. I am glad he wasn't just another guy who would do anything to win the girl.
- Shoutout to Jolie, the cutest pup.
- And shoutout to the Manager. I only laughed because of him.

I want to point out that I don't think this was necessarily Bad but it also wasn't that Good. Overall, I think it was okay.

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I am usually the one raving about the dramas but I was tempted to give this one a 2/10 which I did not give it. I am a bit shocked to read the other reviews as most of the people really enjoyed it. I did laugh a lot but the main actors were painfully daft. How can you have so many misunderstandings for heaven sakes. The heroine apologised the whole time and the hero did not have a good word for her even though he was attracted to her. In real life I DO NOT THINK that will work out well. The heroin had no self esteem from the looks of it. I definitely watched it end out but skipped two episodes as it was just too much for me to handle. Even the ending was a bit strange frankly......gosh.... Sorry to be a party pooper but I think I need a bit of a break from K Dramas for now just to recover.......

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The drama "You're Beautiful" lives by it title. It is indeed beautiful. This is the first movie of Jang Geun Suk that I watched and I liked it. It's more of a drama for high schoolers but it will make anyone smile..well..laugh is the more appropriate word. Tae Kyung (Jang Geun Suk) and Mi Nam (Park Shin Hye) were just a perfect match. Their small fights were just funny..very funny in fact. The other actors like Lee Hong Ki as Kang On Yu / Jeremy is adorable and for Jung Yong Hwa as Kang Shin Woo..I pity him..wishing there is another Mi Nam so everybody will be happy. The twist at the end part is fairly convincing. I like the "love revelation" part also but what I loved the most is the episode where the 3 men fight over Mi Nam. :D

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You're Beautiful is one of the top dramas on my Re-watch List. I go back to it whenever I don't feel like browsing for a new series or when I just want to have a lazy or relaxed time while enjoying a cute story.

Why I LIKE it?

1. The ANJells

Park Shin Hye, Jang Geun Suk, Jung Yong Hwa and Lee Hong Ki were all adorable in this drama. They were funny, silly and cute with a capital C. I have a feeling that they enjoyed their roles and each other's company while filming and it showed in the portrayal of their characters.

There is also the undeniable chemistry between Park Shin Hye and Jang Geun Suk, which made watching so much fun as their characters develop feelings for each other.

Surprisingly, both Jung Yong Hwa and Lee Hong Ki also performed really well considering that they were both rookies in the drama series scene at the time they filmed You're Beautiful. Jung Yong Hwa's acting was decent while Lee Hong Ki's stood out and his scenes were some of the most memorable for me.

2. The Story

It was well written and emotionally balanced. All happy and sad events in the story were relevant. Yes, there were some -that doesn't happen in real life- moments but that's the beauty of fiction for you. They were a part of the story for their entertainment value and they were not annoyingly impossible.

3. The Soundtrack

I just love love the songs in this drama! Enough said.


I recommend this drama to anyone who is looking for story that is cute, fun and very entertaining. It will keep you laughing and anticipate the different character's antics. You will stay glued to the screen as you watch!

WARNING: Expect severe withdrawal and the songs on repeat inside your head when you're done watching. Enjoy!

-- THE DRAMA FIEND

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I really loved this drama! The cast was truly amazing! The A.N.Jell boys are are a few of my favorite people, so seeing them all appear together in a drama was really amazing! HongKi from FT Island, YongHwa from CN Blue, and Jang Geun Seuk... All of their characters were extremely likeable, and it made it extremely hard to pick a favorite! I'm still not sure which is my favorite! ^^
The plot was also really good! It's cute and pretty well-thought out. While it is dramatic (it is, after all, a DRAMA!) it's also really funny and adorably cute! (Especially Jeremy, HongKi's character!) I couldn't stop myself from laughing out loud or giggling and squeeling at a cute scene when they occurred (which was quite often).
It's easily one of my favorite dramas, and one that I would actually consider watching again and again, as it never gets old! Definitely a must-watch! ^^

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a drama that really knows how to make its viewers addicted to it is this one.though all the dramas are pretty addicting this is one drama where you simple cannot stop after the first episode.

To start with,Tae Kyung is one of those characters whom a girl could easily fall for because in reality a girl will always choose a bad guy over the good one.Tae Kyung is someone whom one hates at first site but as the episodes go further i liked him slowly..park shin hye as the lead is amazing.she knows how to act and can really make cute adoring faces where any guy could fall in love with as so many do in the drama.
the villain is vicious trying to ruin everything but it is the three musketeers who are always there saving Go Mi Nyu.
the romance is also also good throughout which keeps us hooked

the humour of this drama is one of the best.it was so hilarious that mother had to come to the room to ask if a whole army was laughin with me or not..:D

the girl disguising as the guy is one of the most common formula in dramas but i love how kdramas seem to bring the same story in so many different ways changin it in the process.the music score is amazing

the only problem this drama had was that after 12th episode it sort of dragged where i didnt know where it was going.but nothing can be perfect so even with its flaws this drama was a good one..to be rewatched again and again

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This is by far the most rewatched drama for me. at time there are minor lapse in acting but the cuteness and storyline barely makes it noticeable. this show has one of the finest actors teamed up together and luckily the country's finest singers too.there's not a single song in the drama that is not worth listening. the best part of the show is Park Shin Hye's role as Go Minam. she's so adorable and fun to watch that you can't take your eyes off her. there's a little over the top plot twist but it's better than suddenly discovering cancer out of nowhere. this is a perfect romantic comedy with a perfect music blast. if you still haven't watched it, you better do!

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I started to watch this drama because it was in a very high position in every drama ranking I've seen. And it was fun to watch it. But I'm quite sure I won't watch it again (maybe just because I rather don't re-watch dramas and films). The story wasn't bad although there were some moments I didn't like, but still- there were some which makes me laugh and one or two- even cry! I liked the actors a lot- they created their characters really good. Maybe Go Mi Nam saying 'I'm sorry' all the time was sometimes a little bit annoying but on the other hand: there's no possibility that you don't know how to say 'I'm sorry' in Korean after watching this drama hahah when it refers to music I remember only one song which was a hit of A.N.JELL and they sang it quite often. Overall 8- the drama was funny and positive so I like it.

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I am writing this review after watching this drama for the second time through. Let me tell you, it's just as awesome now as it was the first time I watched it. I have seen a few dramas by the Hong Sisters now, but this one remains my favorite. Compared to their other works that I have seen, this one lacks any of the minor flaws that the other dramas had, in my opinion. The pace is just right, the casting is wonderful, and the storyline has no holes left at the end.

Let me first address about the pace of the drama, since I think pacing seems to be so crucial to a successful drama, and something even many of the best dramas mess up on. The pacing of the storyline in You're Beautiful is dang near perfect. Never, in both times that I have watched the drama, have I felt the plot was either rushed or dragged out. It has the perfect balance of flow. As I said, I think that is very rare in dramas, even the best ones.

Next up, the cast. Now, I don't think I have read hardly any negative reviews for this drama, but I have, here and there, read of some people's negative opinions on a couple of the actors and their characters. I will start with them first. Park Shin Hye as Go Mi Nam brings a sweet performance. There are some people who think her acting is weak, but I think she portrays the innocence and complete naivety of the character perfectly, complete with wide eyed surprise and openly displaying her emotions.

I've also read in various places about how some people consider Jung Yong Hwa's performance of Shin Woo as weak. Again, I'd have to disagree with them there. After watching again, I have some to appreciate the character's quiet strength and silent affection. Just because a character is quiet and does not assert himself does not make that character weak, nor does it make it the actor weak in portraying them. I think he did a great job.

Now, as for the main lead, Jang Geun Suk as Tae Kyung, I think he was excellent. You're Beautiful was the first thing I ever saw him in, and since the first time I watched it, I have seen some of his other works. I've read how some people say his character in You're Beautiful is the same as the character he plays in Love Rain, but I totally disagree. Besides being arrogant, I don't see any similarities between them. I think his role as Tae Kyung is a lot different than any other he has played. His facial expressions are peculiar to that character, the tone of his voice, his whole style. When watching You're Beautiful, I don't see so much Jang Geun Suk as I see Hwang Tae Kyung. That is the mark of good acting. He truly makes the character's many personality flaws endearing and lovable, especially when he scowls.

A special mention here would be Kim In Kwon's supportive role of Mr. Ma. OMG this guy is HILARIOUS! First of all this has got to be the best written secondary character ever and the Hong Sisters deserve a special award just for coming up with him. Kim In Kwon makes every little hilarious thing Mr. Ma does so natural and does it all with a perfectly straight face. He steals the scene wherever he is, and many of his funniest moments are just doing little things, such as a little pleased congratulatory dance to himself while walking dawn the hall. The man is a comedic genius.

Finally, I want to add something that I only really noticed the second time around. There are many hidden meanings throughout the drama. This, I think, is what really makes me feel that the Hong Sisters were genius with this drama. If you pay attention, you're catch a few things and it's pretty cool. One that I noticed that many people may not....just watch how many times 'O tu Ka Jo?' ('What should I Do?') Is uttered throughout the drama. ;)

In the end, this drama is absolutely one of the best dramas I have ever seen. I certainly recommend this to anyone and everyone.

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