My ID is Gangnam Beauty
내 아이디는 강남미인
📺 Basic Information
| Genre | Romance, Youth, College |
| Episodes | 16 Episodes |
| Platform | JTBC / Netflix |
| Aired | July 27 - September 15, 2018 |
| Rating |
📖 Synopsis (Spoiler-Free!)
Kang Mi-rae, who was bullied for her appearance, undergoes plastic surgery and enters college. However, she gets hurt again when nicknamed "Gangnam Beauty." Senior Do Kyung-seok appears before Mi-rae and sees beyond appearance to her inner beauty. A growth romance about finding true beauty!
👥 Main Cast & Characters
- Kang Mi-rae (Im Soo-hyang) - College student after surgery, appearance complex
- Do Kyung-seok (Cha Eun-woo) - Chemistry senior, likes Mi-rae
- Hyun Soo-ah (Jo Woo-ri) - Mi-rae's rival
- Yeon Woo-young (Kwon Dong-ho) - Senior who likes Mi-rae
✨ Memorable Scenes & Quotes
First Meeting (Episode 1)
"I wanted to hear I'm pretty"
Comfort (Episode 6)
"You're beautiful. Your heart is beautiful"
Confession (Episode 12)
"I like Kang Mi-rae"
Growth (Episode 16)
"Now I can love myself"
🎵 Original Soundtrack
- "Like a Star" - Roy Kim (Main OST, emotional ballad)
- "You and I" - IU (Sweet OST)
- "I Knew I'd Love You" - 4Men (Moving ballad)
💭 My Review & Rating
✅ Pros
- Sweet chemistry between Cha Eun-woo and Im Soo-hyang
- Critique of lookism
- Relatable college life
- Premium OST lineup
⚠️ Cons
- Some frustrating plot developments
- Differences from webtoon
🎬 If You Liked This? 3 Similar K-Dramas
- 1. True Beauty - Overcoming appearance complex, webtoon adaptation
- 2. Cheese in the Trap - College romance
- 3. Love Alarm - Youth romance
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