#but i do realize korean beauty standards are a whole 'nother level

[miinghua]

it’s odd since i do like the main couple and most of the characters in true beauty, but at the same time i’m super frustrated with im ju gyeong. it’s been 12 episodes and she shows no signs of overcoming her tendency to run and hide her barefaced self to the point that she’s blatantly lying to her friends. i had hoped the message of true beauty would be something along the lines of her kindness or compassion making her truly beautiful and her learning to see that, but 12 episodes in and it’s still about superficial beauty.

#true beauty drama #i may also be viewing it in a very western perspective #and my own high school experience is coloring my view of it #since having acne wasn't something to be bullied over at my high school #on the basis of #y'know everyone having it #but i do realize korean beauty standards are a whole 'nother level #which is why i'm not really connecting with im ju gyeong's struggle #it's a fun drama once i get over it not having a deeper message tied to its title so far #and the actors are doing a great job bringing their characters to life