KDrama of the Day: You're Beautiful

You're Beautiful is the hit Korean drama aired by SBS written by the Hong sisters. I haven't watched a whole ocean of Korean dramas, but I can say that You're Beautiful is probably the best one I've watched so far. It's got the humor, the romance, and the intensity all right. What more could you ask for in a drama? I've seen the cliches such as "Boys Over Flowers" (Korean version of Hana Yori Dango), and such, but YB has really drawn me in. After finishing YB, I was definitely sad to say goodbye to all the heart-felt characters, but I am still in YB fan-girling mode. If you go to Javabeans's website you will get a good synopsis of the whole storyline. At her website you can get the latest news on upcoming Korean dramas and see her other recaps of various dramas. Here, you'll find the recap for Episode 1. She updates every episode and really goes into detail of what happens throughout the whole episode. She rocks! Check it out, and you'll really get a good idea of how You're Beautiful is. 

If you want a brief summary, Go Mi Nyu (Gemma), is in training to be a nun at a convent when she meets the manager of the band, "A.N. JELL" who apparently was looking for her. Apparently, Mi Nyu's identical twin brother, Go Mi Nam was to be the new addition to the band, but because a surgery went wrong, he had to stay in America. Mi Nyu must leave the convent and disguise herself as her twin brother until he can return to Korea. And so on... you must watch the drama to find out more! 

I also think the casting of You're Beautiful is really well done. I really admire Park Shin hye. She is a girl full of talent and portrays the roll of Minam/Minyu very well. Jang Geun Seok does very well giving off that "I'm so cool, but a total softie" vibe with Hwang Tae kyung. Lee Hong Ki is absolutely adorable playing Jeremy. And YES, Jung Yong Hwa, a relatively new actor, definitely suits the role of Kang Shin Woo. Also, UEE portrays the diva character incredibly well. If you hate her character, then you know that she's doing a good job acting. All of the actors/actresses cast on YB have done an incredible job. They definitely gave me innumerable laughs!

Overall, some people think it's a mix of Boys Over Flowers, Hana Kimi, and Coffee Prince. And I kind of agree. It's genius though! They took the best and most re-known Korean dramas, mixed them together a little, and the result was the amazing "You're Beautiful"! I guarantee, you will fall in love with this drama. If you don't, then it's just you.. 

Anyways, I think I'll be doing a couple of these Kdrama overviews. I'll be promoting my favorite dramas. :) 

~Happy Holidays