Ahead of its premiere, the dazzling main cast and creative team of True Beauty preview what to expect in the series.
Moon Ga Young, Cha Eun Woo, Hwang In Hyeop and Park Yoo Na paraded their beautiful selves in the drama presentation of True Beauty. The new tvN series will premiere on December 9 via tvN at 10:30 PM KST.
Based on popular webtoon 여신강림 by 야옹이; True Beauty tells the story of a timid comic book fan who stumbles on the art of make-up. Transforming herself to a head-turner, her social media presence also sky-rocketed being tagged as the school’s prettiest girl. Keeping her “real self” secret is hard though, especially since there’s a cute guy she likes.
A Healing School Romance
Traversing the stories of youth in a school setting, Director Kim Sang Hyup explained the series to tackle growing pains. “I made it with the hope that a calming and joyful impression will be delivered to the viewers.”
Conveying how he was not intending to do another school drama after Extraordinary You, Director Kim was challenged to work on True Beauty. The premise of a high school girl utilizing make-up to look pretty and create her fantasy, it shows a facet of the sad reality of young people. “I thought it would be fresh if I unravel the story as a comedy,” the director added.
Also discussing the casting of the drama, he emphasized on its importance to Korean drama and the original webtoon fans of True Beauty. He shared ensuring the key elements of the original webtoon cannot be left out which they greatly considered when they were doing the casting.
Confident of the actors tapped to play in the story, Director Kim remarked to expect acting balance and emotional points that will harmonize well in the story.
Makeover Goddess Ju-gyeong
Marking her role as makeover goddess, Moon Ga Young described her latest drama role as Im Ju-gyeong. She is a bright high school girl with super positive energy who overcomes her appearance complex with the power of makeup and recovers her self-esteem.
Through this, the beautiful actress plans to fascinate viewers with her vibrant and lively acting. As her role demands transformation, she relayed that she focused on the aspects that need to be differentiated.
Perfect School Crush Su-ho
Billed as the actor in perfect sync rate to Lee Su-ho, the handsome charmer Cha Eun Woo aims to induce heart-flutters in True Beauty.
His recluse type of living does not hinder the attention he gets. Having a perfect figure, with bright visuals to academic achievements and basketball skills, he veers away from social interaction.
Detailing his newest character, Eun-woo said Suho is a chic and cold-looking man who sustained growing pains. Acknowledging the comparison from his previous role in My ID is Gangnam Beauty, the ASTRO member relays its distinct difference because of the narrative. Aside from that, Suho is more active.
When asked about his new love pairing, he suggested a feast for fans to anticipate. He asserted what Suho’s greatest charm is looking only at Ju-gyeong. He added how Moon Ga Young could express Ju-gyeong well and make it fun.
Unbridled yet warm-hearted Seo-jun
Fresh from his lingering performance in 18 Again, rising actor Hwang In Yeop suits up as Han Seo-jun. He has a rebellious charm, but in reality warm and friendly.
Truly elated for scoring a main role, he expressed happiness working with many actors and directors next to me. “It felt like a dream to me,” In-yeop said.
Appearing in another school drama, the actor profoundly responded that rather than being burdened, he want to just be grateful and happy filming a new series.
For his role, he also got a motorcycle license to fuse with his character well. He also attended an action school and being an idol trainee in the series, he also did singing lessons.
School goddess Su-jin
Slightly going to deviate from the webtoon character, Park Yoona portrays a popular school goddess. She has a good personality and studies well. But she suffered a lot because of her dominating mother.
Yoona hinted of how her character is chic and refreshing. Epitomizing girl crush, she portrays Ju-gyeong’s best friend in the story.
Closing the media conference, Director Kim promises to deliver fun and emotion in True Beauty. He invites viewers to watch and vows he will return the same amount of expectation and support.
Adding to that, Cha Eun Woo pledged that he will warm up the cold winter by giving something that would make viewers smile.
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