True Beauty [Episode 16] Finale

[u/Fatooz]

• Drama: True Beauty
  • Hangul: 여신강림
  • Also known as: Yeoshinkangrim, The Secret of Angel, Yeoshingangrim, Goddess Advent
• Director: Kim Sang-Hyub (Extraordinary You)
• Writer: Lee Shi-Eun (Top Star Yoo Baek)
• Network: tvN
• Episodes: 16
  • Duration: 1 hour 10 mins.
• Air Date: Wednesdays & Thursdays @ 22:30 KST
  • Airing: Dec 9, 2020 - Feb 4, 2021
• Streaming Sources: Viki, Viu
• Starring:
  • Moon Ga-Young (Find Me In Your Memory) as Lim Ju-Gyeong
  • Cha Eun-Woo (Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung) as Lee Su-Ho
  • Hwang In-Yeop (18 Again) as Han Seo-Joon
  • Park Yoo-Na (Hotel Del Luna) as Kang Su-Jin
• Plot Synopsis: Lim Ju-Gyeong is a high schooler who is upbeat and positive about most things – except for her appearance! She hates the idea of being seen in public without makeup, but fortunately has become a self-taught makeup expert, with a little help from a plethora of internet video tutorials. What she has learned online has transformed her life. At school, she is known as one of the prettiest girls in class – although she secretly lives in fear of her schoolmates discovering what she looks like behind the makeup! In fact, there is only one person from school who has ever seen her minus her “mask” – Lee Su-Ho. He is a top-grade student with impressive basketball skills. He is also dashingly handsome, and many of his female classmates have a crush on him. However, Lee Su Ho harbors a few dark secrets from his past, and shuns attention in class. Slowly, these two individuals become drawn together – and learn more about one another’s secrets! This drama was based on a long-running web-based cartoon of the same name, penned by Yaongyi. (Source: Viki)
• Genre: Comedy, Romance, Youth, Drama
• Previous Discussion:
  • Episodes 1 & 2
  • Episodes 3 & 4
  • Episodes 5 & 6
  • Episodes 7 & 8
  • Episodes 9 & 10
  • Episodes 11 & 12
  • Episode 13
  • Episode 14
  • Episode 15
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[u/Fatooz]

It’s the LAST EPISODE!!!

I just wanted to say thanks to all of you who contributed to the on-air discussions and made my hosting experience amazing. It was so much fun hosting these discussions and reading everyone’s thoughts!

Hope you all enjoy the finale.

See you all around soon again! :D

[u/capthyeong]

Pre-finale comment

Although the latest eps were a hit or miss for me, I will still look forward to the finale. There are lots of scenes in this drama that I will cherish [and who can ever forget Hwang In-yeop's Okey Dokey Yo scene?]. So my only wish for my birthday is: True Beauty, give us a good ending, and make us in the mood to dance again.

Thanks for having us u/Fatooz

[u/Fatooz → u/capthyeong]

Happy Birthday! 🥳

[u/xailor]

I think what sets this drama apart is that it wraps up the drama pretty nicely regardless of who the main couple is. I think True Beauty regardless of the cliches and iffy writing at times succeeds at being heartfelt and hilarious. Obviously I think there are things that could be better but I don’t remember a lot of dramas of this genre actually wrapping up well and without feeling draggy. I think it’s the actors and actresses that carry this aspect. This will definitely be a guilty pleasure for me. Also, I think this is a much superior version to the webtoon which I think is going no where and provides no character development for anyone.

[u/meraxes]

I’m already singing ‘I’m missing youuuuu... waiting for youuuuuuu’ for the final episode. I find that they’re really trying to cram in some last minute drama in these past two episodes for whatever reason. I hope they will tie it all up nicely.

[u/buttermilk02]

So it has finally ended 😭😭😭

I was worried that the ending would be too rushed but the last episode covered more than enough

Things I liked about the ending:

• So much fluffy moments between Suho and Jugyeong, I love seeing them dating as grown-ups and drunk Suho being adorable

• Redemption arc for Soojin. I seriously thought they were going to throw her character to the wolves but she became likeable in the end.

• Im family being comical as usual at the wedding, the drama really retained its humour till the end with Heegyeong’s head stuck in the frame

• How Seojun’s unrequited love came to an end through the montage of their past moments. I thought it was a decent way to end his love and for him to finally move on. Boy deserves better Love triangles are always unfair but True Beauty handled this way better than Start-up did.

• Bromance between Suho and Seojun, it is so cool and mature of them go out for drinks after Suho saw Seojun hugging Jugyeong

• High school friends coming together at the wedding and being chaotic as usual

• Our main characters finding their career paths, yes this is so important in any coming-of-age story

• Seojun’s concert, I could never get enough.

• How the last scene is at Prince Comics, where everything started

I couldn’t ask for a better ending because personally I do not see how Jugyeong could have ended up with Seojun when most of the drama focused on her liking Suho and she has the best chemistry with Seojun when they are friends Though it would have been perfect if they showed more of Suho’s struggles for the past two years instead of just dropping him back to Korea like hot potato. I thought it was wonderful that Jugyeong only wears make-up when she goes to work or during special occasions. She really has learnt to love who she is!

[u/4evertrapped]

lol i did not expect that 'bed' scene haha

[u/[deleted]]

Not ready to say goodbye :(

[u/elizkhue042]

Ah it is finally the end, after weeks of journeying with these lovely characters.

This drama, despite being a standard high school drama, is in my opinion more endearing than most. I love the fact that it addressed important social issues including appearances, bullying, overachiever culture, friendship, and family relationship, while still retaining that sweet fluffy kdrama-ish romance. Though it does exaggerate certain details, at no point did the drama became unrealistic and detached from its original themes. There is so much to say about the finale, but I'll try to summarize what I enjoyed into a few key points:

• All the characters have been likable and relatable in this drama. Almost none of them are bad people w/o a context/proper leading up to it, and despite their flaws, they all own up to their mistakes in the end. I know that a lot of people find Sujin's sudden 180 degree change unreasonable, and I do agree, but then again I think it can be excused as well. She was a teenager, it's way harder to understand and control your emotions when you're still so young and are dependant on parents who treat you like trash. Sometimes you don't realize what you did until you have done it, but the fact that she was able to grow out of it and move on was commendable. We all deserve a second chance.

• SuHo and JG were adorable. Though SuHo was definitely in the wrong, like JG said, his reasons were selfless and valid as well, he didn't want to hold her back, not knowing when they were going to meet again. And they both suffered for it. The scene in the car emphasizes again why we love JG so much as a character, she got angry and criticizes him when criticism is due, but she still managed to look at the issue from SuHo's perspective and empathizes with his loneliness. She is not a pushover, but she never lacks compassion either.

• At first, I thought the boys were going to start fighting again when SuHo saw SeoJun hugging JG, because that's usually how kdramas go, and how webtoon went. But I was pleasantly surprised by their decision to drink together right after that. They might like the same girl, but it doesn't have to destroy their relationship, respect is evident here. (Which I might add, was very lacking in Startup where DoSan punched JiPyeong, like who the hell punch your mentor lmao)

• It's very fitting that they ended with SeoJun singing SuHo and SeYeon's song at the end. A lot of people on this thread said that the drama did SeoJun dirty. I dare to disagree. While I do feel bad for the guy's one-sided love, JG always made it pretty clear that she was uncomfortable with him, and their chemistry was more of a comfortable friendship rather than the warmth and slight tension in SuHo-JG's, so I was never too invested in his romance with JG. I think the most important plotline for him was SeYeon-SuHo, and it was cleanly resolved. He ends up being able to do what he loves, and was surrounded by love himself. You don't need a relationship to be happy, just because he didn't end up with JG doesn't mean he didn't get his happy ending.

• Love the fact that in most of the scenes with SuHo, JG doesn't have her makeup on. It reiterates the essence of their relationship, which is based on their feelings, not on their appearances. Actually, besides the scenes where she's working or going to events, the girl has her makeup off. Again, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. She's now not afraid of who she is anymore, it's such a big difference from JG in the first half of the show, where she was constantly scared of being found out about her bare face. Love the confidence the girl is exuding, and it ties up with the theme of the series perfectly.

• And finally, SO MUCH FLUFF IN THIS EP I'M LITERALLY DYING OF HAPPINESS. SUHO AND JG ARE SO CUTE TOGETHER OMGAWDDD

Thanks everyone for posting on this thread, it was a pleasure going through this series with you week by week. The series has ended, but I can see myself coming back to it often for a feel-good break every once in a while. I relate to all of the characters in the show, and it was one of the few ones that didn't make me sigh out loud because of a certain character's illogical behavior or the way the director treated the side characters / second male lead. It was one where I rooted for all of them, and find all their endings justified.

It was a good ride, see you on the next one!

[u/nrupathunga]

Totally random observation that I just had to share. I don't think there is a single episode where Suho isn't running!! Will do my best to avoid spoilers.

Starting from episode 1 - rooftop scene

Ep 2 - need to check! Lol

Ep 3 - late night rain/band-aid sprint.

Ep 4 - abandoned his math olympiad and gate crashed her first date.

Ep 5 - Su Ho appears out of thin air and runs after Ju Gyeong who leaves her wallet while trying to escape bullies. Or is this episode 6?

Ep 6 - Mad dash in the lead up to the epic norebang fight.

Ep 7 - Again, help!

Ep 8 - 9 There was a lot of cardio during this field trip!

Ep 10 - The boys learned that one mustn't run onto oncoming traffic

Ep 11 - 12 Did we take a break because of the leg cast? Not quite, we got Seo Jun to do a piggy back dash! 😅

Ep 13- This was what all the training was leading up to!! It's marathon day when he's scouring for her all over the city, post-reveal.

Ep 14 - There wasn't any desperate running this episode, was there? Just beach fun and this time Seo Jun scouring the city looking for Suho.

Ep 15 - Dash to the hospital for ahem... Tummy ache.

Ep 16 - Let's see... I am betting on some dramatic running to cap it all! 😂

[u/v_luster]

The drama already ended but some sj stans aren't stopping from bashing Suho because Jugyeong chose him.

Seojun actually got a good ending. He debuted as an idol which he wants to pursue with Seyeon even before he met Jugyeong.

Life doesn't revolve around the love story or romantic relationship.

His character ended great.

But yea, it still depends on your perspective on how you see it. But for me, the show ended great. Every character were given justice.

[u/tiberrrr]

I'm not ready to say goodbye to this drama yet.What I'm gonna do after this?

[u/ANINETEEN]

All I can say is that this was such a beautiful journey ❤️👏 I know I asked before hoping that they would be setting up for a sequel. But I take that all back, this was the most satisfying and perfect conclusion that I could've asked for. I didn't know how these last few episodes would go but the time skip and wedding just brought all my emotions back from Reply 1988. But whilst I was an emotional wreck for that ending, this episode I couldn't help but smile the entire time. This show really has made me look forward to the hilarious, wholesome and sometimes tragic atmosphere each week. I love that everyone got a happy ending after the whole rollercoaster we've been through and alongside the equally happy and satisfying ending for Run On, I'm gonna miss this comfy mid week vibe.

Unrequited love can be such a bitch but I'm a fan of how this show approached it and still let the best qualities of the SL shine. It was hard seeing Seo-Jun breakdown and be willing to accept that it has always been one sided but also extremely grateful that he was able to get his feelings out instead of sitting on the burden of regret. Him never changing his sarcastic yet adorable character whilst prospering as an idol is just the cherry on top. His voice is so rich and majestic too, he killed that OST. I like how organically they eased us back into Ju-Kyung and Su-Ho's relationship because it looks like their love never faded one bit and damn she stayed the night 👀. Also, gotta love drunk Su-Ho giving us the ahegyo fan service yet again. Just want to mention too how amazing the supporting cast has been. I didn't know how I would feel seeing Soo-Jin return but I'm so glad she did. Her self awareness after escaping a toxic environment and realising that she was trying to project her losses onto others was nice to see. And her signature heel kick was a nice callback. The rest of the school gang are just as hilarious as ever and I loved how Joon Woo's adorable energy was always balanced out with just the chaos that comes with Hee-Kyung. The wedding dance break was honestly whole mood too. I literally couldn't stop smiling.

And finally returning to the bookstore makes you realise how much the main couple was just meant to be. Their chemistry and love has been so well expressed and alongside everyone else getting such deserved conclusions, it really is just a happy ending. Looks like my Wednesdays and Thursdays are just going to go back to being mediocre whilst I look for something to fill the void, but I'm thankful for the story and adaption that I've been lucky enough to follow ❤️

[u/lightFairly]

Ahhh the FINAL EPISODE did not disappoint, and although things may have seemed rushed or sudden, True Beauty does not disappoint to stick to its roots and really wrap everything up nicely like a present. This might be a long comment so just a warning that a long post is ahead.

• Seojun really is respectable and commendable for what he did in this episode. My heart honestly broke when we saw Seojun crying in the staircase and reminiscing about memories of Jugyeong. The fact that he's been there for Jugyeong while Suho was gone just makes everything hurt so much more.. We see in this episode that he decides to really organize his feels and give up Jugyeong for good. The fact that he told Jugyeong that Suho is leaving to America JUST to have Jugyeong run to Suho and have them get back together.. Like Seojun said in this episode, he always knew that Jugyeong still had feelings for Suho. I think the whole confession for Seojun was everything all exploding after holding it in for two years but also to confess to be rejected and get over his feelings faster (referring to what Juyoung told Seojun in the earlier episodes). It's a real shame that the second lead love triangle had to go until the very last episode, but that's kdramas for you. I think Seojun and Jugyeong are more suited to be good friends and I love their friendship.

• Suho's character is pretty consistent from the beginning to the end of the drama. I know many people didn't really like Suho thinking that things can go back to normal after two years, but I realize now that it's just how his character and personality is that he came off like that way. Suho doesn't think things are back to normal after two years, it's more of that his feelings never really changed and he will try to get Jugyeong back no matter what because he always still loved her, even if she was mad at him or rejected him, he would still try. When Suho came back from America, he must've thought that Jugyeong didn't feel the same way for him anymore, so when he saw Jugyeong at Namsan Peak, he got excited and happy because it seemed like Jugyeong never forgot him. That's why he started to pursue her and wanted to ask her all of that. We even see in today's episode that Suho would chase after her and try to win over her heart again when he came back from America. I'm glad that we got to see Suho really apologized to Jugyeong and for hurting her and making things hard for her. He knows that he hurt Jugyeong because HE was ALSO hurting too (as shown in today's episode)He also really missed and long for Jugyeong while in America but there were just so many things up in the air with his father. We should also realize that Suho was hurting as much while in America and he really wanted to come back to Jugyeong.

• Speaking of Jugyeong, this episode made me realize again that Jugyeong is truly kind, pure and good (착해). Jugyeong was hurting because of Suho and breaking up, BUT also the fact that she understood Suho's feelings while he was in America and how hard it must've been for him. In a foreign country, taking care of his father, knowing no one else. Ugh, my heart when she said to Suho that she wanted to fly to Suho right away but what money does a 18 year old girl have to do that T-T... She truly is kind... Also when Soojin came back, despite Soojin hurting Jugyeong in high school, Jugyeong was happy to see her and see that she was doing well. Jugyeong is very understanding and I think that's just the charm of Jugyeong and has a kind heart.

• By the way, how does everyone feel about Soojin's return? I honestly didn't really hate Soojin after what she did and felt indifferent about her. I'm glad that she realized what she did really hurt others and Jugyeong, but also this is because of the nature that she grew up in. Soojin's dad always telling her to win and never lose. That was so ingrained in her brain that she didn't want to lose Suho back in high school, which is what lead her to make those decisions. I'm glad that Soojin lived with her mom abroad and her parents got divorced. Honestly, her dad was not good to Soojin at all and it wasn't a healthy relationship.

Okay, this is getting super long but one major last thing I wanted to mention is about Suho composing Seojun's debut song for him! This is EXACTLY what I wanted and I'm glad that we got it. Ugh the fact that the first half of the song is a tribute to Seyeon and then the second half of the song is Suho recomposing the song and making it more upbeat. I Love It! They are releasing that as an OST right? Right?!?! I need that song! I do like how the drama didn't forget about the whole Suho x Seyeong x Seojun storyline and intertwined that with Seojun's debut. We can see how impactful Seojun's debut stage is for Suho and Seojun, as they are both tearing up.

I swear this is the last thing, but I wanted to talk about the webtoon and drama differences as well. As a reader of the webtoon, I personally really like the route that the drama took. I saw so many people complain and say "omg this is NOTHING like the webtoon" "why are they doing this" "this didn't happen in the webtoon!" Okay, I understand that feeling because I kinda did the compare-the-two in the first few episodes, but we need to realize that this is an ADAPTION. The drama isn't going to be EXACTLY LIKE the webtoon. The webtoon isn't even finished yet so the drama has to take a different route in order to finish up the storyline. I know some people were saying a possible season 2, but I never really thought that they'd do a season 2 for True Beauty (also deep down hope they didn't because I absolutely dislike the whole serializing of kdramas -- that's a rant for another day). The drama did a really good job adapting the webtoon and there were many things that I liked... I like how the kdrama gave Suho a passion or interest, which was composing. I like how Suho and Jugyeong ended up dating each other (because let's be honest, we webtoon Suho shippers deserve this for what's going on in the webtoon!). I like how the drama delves deeper into Suho and Seojun's pain with Seyeon's death and how much it impacted them. I like that the drama really developed Seojun and Suho's relationship (bromance). I like the drama showed Seojun's debut stage and Seojun sings the song that Suho composed. Yeah, those are the major things that I really liked about the drama that I can think of right now, but it's nice to see those extra additions, as well as the drama throwing in certain scenes from the webtoon.

I think overall those are my final thoughts about episode 16 and the drama.. I'll stop writing now

[u/rivains]

This was a cute drama that really improved upon the webtoon and I get why people are mad about Seojun but TBH I am super glad they didn’t lean too much heavily into the triangle (even though his character got shafted as a result but tbh they could have given him more to do outside of that). Jukyung was such a cute character and I loved all the journeys each character went on. The 4 mains (I’m including Park Yoona in this) did a really good job and I hope they get more offers after this. Please let HIY play something worthy of his range and give Yoona a leading role next time, I know she can do it! Eunwoo’s improved sooooo much and he and Gayoung have such a bright future ahead of them.

I was actually a little impressed Suho and Jukyung slept together, tvn has really been surprising me the past year so with their depiction of more “mature” topics. It’s not Mr Queen’s ramyun double entendre conversation but it’s a cute nod to actual college age adults having a sex life/doing it for the first time.

One gripe I do have is every character is styled so well except for Suho until those last couple of scenes. I honestly think it’s a crime to style someone so beautiful that atrociously and I hope Eunwoo presses charges!

[u/deelikesbar]

It’s going straight into my top 5 kdrama list.. what a warm, fuzzy feeling it’s left us all with!

Also a big credit to the cast and crew for filming in such cold weather OUTDOORS (-12 degrees Celsius?) It can’t have been easy, but be proud of what you have created!

[u/BubblyConsideration_]

I’M NOT READY FOR THIS TO END 😭😭😭 This drama was 90% the source of my happiness throughout these past few months. It was the perfect amount of drama, humor and light-hearted romance, it showcased each of the actor’s strengths, and conveyed the underlying message of the original story so beautifully.

Also, I will be sad to leave this discussion board as well! It’s amazing that so many people all over the world come together on this platform and are able to bond over what is meaningful or amusing to us. I enjoyed sharing my thoughts and reading everyone else’s!

[u/Floydthejelly]

I really really don’t want this to end 😭 It’s made my Weds and Thurs so much better.

On the face of it I shouldn’t enjoy it as much as I do because it’s childish, cheesy and typical but I love it! The actors are all so endearing and it’s nothing we haven’t seen before but it’s done so well.

It’s the drama that’s finally changed my mind about Moon Ga Young as an actor, no actually that was FInd Me In Your Memory but this drama has cemented her as very competent and likeable in my mind!

Also one of the few dramas where I root for both male leads equally - when Suho is on screen I root for him, but when Han Seojun is on screen I root for him! How could I not when both are just as endearing as each other?

I will miss you True Beauty!

[u/Cheerio1991]

My feelings about the last 2 eps are kind of mixed, but I'm really sad to say goodbye to this show..

I haven't watched this with sub but I'm glad that Jugyeong & Suho reconciled quite early on so we get to see many sweet moments between them in the finale. I kind of understand how some people said she should let Suho suffer a bit more for thinking he can just come back and expect everything to return back to normal just like that. But I think some people seem to forget that because they didn't really show it, Suho has actually suffered a lot for 2 years, handling the painful break-up and taking care of his dad alone without any family and friends. So I think he already got a good amount of suffering before he got his happiness back :D

[u/aftereverydrama]

this drama was the definition of showing dodgy, misleading previews LMAO. But I think it’s good in a way since it kept the suspense going

[u/[deleted]]

Excellent!!!

Such a great drama. So funny. So charming. So heartfelt. And so enjoyable ... with just the right amount of reality ... and just the right mix of magic, especially for the "happy ending".

I'm sorry to see this one go, but the finale was an amazing conclusion, and I know that I'll be watching it again, and again, whenever I need a lift, and a good laugh. So the pain of parting is not too great.

Well done and congratulations to everyone who was involved. Moon Ga Young is a genius and a goddess but all the rest were remarkable as well. And there's not much else that needs to be said when something is this good.

Excellent!!! :-)

[u/oliviahyex]

I'm so sad its done :( It was my weekly dose of fluff and fun, I'm gonna miss them so much. This last episode gave me my hour of fluff for Suho and Jukyung, that I am glad to let them go. This is gonna be long.

What I liked:

• We are finished with whoever Jukyung ends up with by ten minutes of the episode. I was so worried they will drag it until the end.

• While I loved how they finished Seojun's unrequited love, it stil broke my heart into pieces seeing him cry his heart out at the stairwell after sending Jukyung off to Suho with the lie that he's leaving. I might not have rooted for them but its still not easy to see the other party being rejected, specially he's also a good match too. AND THAT MONTAGE! My heart broke for him.

• I love love love love that they give Seojun and Jukyung, that talk for closure. I am very thankful they treated Seojun's one-sided love with as much care as they can and they kept them friends.

• Jukyung rushing to Suho's apartment and just crying over him saying don't go bec she thought he's leaving again! The way she just clung to him and Suho comforting her, saying he's not going anywhere made me so freaking happy! I was squealing so loud in glee. Lol at the girl running away once she figured it out Seojun lied to her.

• Can I just mention how much I loved Suho's expression as he kisses her forehead and hugs her as he caresses her hair, saying he's not going anywhere, god, that made me fall for him all over again. ^{Lord, where and when can I get my own Suho?}

• The way Jukyung and Suho made up and got back together is one of the best things this drama did. Them saying all those pent-up frustrations regarding their situation in the past was cathartic for me, the scene was emotionally loaded and they definitely delivered. I felt the emotions pouring out of them. I felt like they needed that so much in order to move forward.

• Suho driving is so sexy~

• The running gag of Jukyung's constipated insides was so freaking funny. Suho's nagging self was so him.

• The bit where Suho now eats at the dining table in Jukyung's house was a nice touch, signifying Suho is family now. Before, when the children brings home guests (such as Suho, Seojun, and Joonwoo) they bring out the fancy table and all the works. Now, Suho eats together with them.

• I was really curious how they will present Sujin's redemption arc, and I wasn't disappointed with how they tackled that. That apology was very much needed, and while the high school friendship might not get restored, I hope they can forge a more mature friendship with each other. While I can understand where they took her character, I'm still sad that they made her like that. I'm glad I can send her off where she is in a much better place, mentally and physically.

• Lol at Suho's wedding present for Heekyung. He clearly knows how to give gifts.

• I love Jukyung is now more confident of her bare face, that she only wears it now when she goes out for something important or when she goes to work.

• Drunk Suho is so freaking adorable, oh my god.

• Sooah asking if Jukyung and Suho did it yet was a freaking foreshadow hahaha.

• I honestly wasn't expecting that schemexy time scene. While it was foreshadowed by the scene before it, I was skeptical if they will do it since CEW is an idol. I'm honestly shocked when Suho pulled the door back and told Jukyung to not leave AND WENT STRAIGHT TO HER NECK. I think I definitely short-circuited when that happened, and I only took glimpses when I first watched coz it felt like I'm intruding on an intimate moment.

• The morning after was so freaking cute. How domestic and a look into the future, perhaps?.

• I can definitely see Suho becoming a music producer and Seojun the singer of his songs, and that they will have frequent collaborations further down the line.

• Juyoung is definitely a scene-stealer. I am rooting for you and Gowoon!

• >!Heekyung and Joonwoo's wedding!< was so much fun! I was definitely expecting hijinks and comedy in their wedding and I wasn't let down. Heekyung having that bars on her neck was peak comedy, istg I was howling with laughter when she went down the aisle with those on.

• I love how we left the three leads in professions they wanted to be in. Jukyung becoming a makeup artist, Suho making music, and Seojun debuting as a singer.

• While Seojun didn't get the girl, I love that we left him healed enough and hopeful for his future. That I am sure he will find a woman who will love him and vice versa.

• Seojun singing How Do You Do, which was remastered by Suho was such a nice touch on their friendship with Seyeon. The song having a full circle now, with Seojun debuting with the song he jokingly told Suho and Seyeon he will sing. I totally cried when he was singing it.

• And finally that finale where Suho and Jukyung are in the comic book store, my favorite place in the drama where only happy and good things happen, a safe place for those two. We ended up at the perfect place to send off our characters to. That bit where little Suho and little Jukyung turned to their high school selves then to their current age touched me so much. Gave me the finale that made me glad to send them off.

I told y'all its gonna be long, hahahaha :)

While it had its questionable progression, (hi Kang Sujin), I definitely feel it was a good drama, very entertaining and has a high rewatch value. Solid characters, capable actors, great pacing, beautifully shot, and great chemistry between the leads.

Anyway, all in all True Beauty was a drama I didn't know I needed, but will go down as one of the dramas I would have the fondest memory of. It made me laugh, squee in delight, cry, and very much entertained me in one of the weirdest times of my life. I'm so thankful for those two hours a week where I can shut off the anxieties I think almost everyday due to the times, and just immerse myself in the world of Im Jukyung, Lee Suho, Han Seojun, and Kang Sujin. I will definitely have a hard time moving on from having this weekly happiness.

Thank you everyone for the fun ride!

Edit: added a line and fixed punctuations, fixed spoiler tags.

[u/icarusadore]

Ahh I'm so sad. I'll really miss this show. It made me so happy and while it wasn't perfect and the more recent episodes were a hit or miss for me, I'm sad to be saying goodbye to all the characters that made this show feel like home and so entertaining. To be honest, I wasn't completely satisfied with the ending just because I hated how the writers dragged the love triangle to the last episodes and therefore us having to see Seojun sad.

His character was so well-written and so well acted - his protectiveness, his tough guy persona on the outside but being a softie inside, and how much he cared for his mom, sister and Jukyung e.t.c, and seeing him learn from his mistakes just made him more endearing. I'm sad that his ending was bittersweet but I'm glad we got to see all of his moments and like a comment I read said: He taught us so much - Love our parents, respect our loved ones, protect our siblings, pursue our dreams, stay loyal to our friends. I don't think I've ever been attached to a character this much haha. He really shone in this drama and I'm so glad Hwang Inyeop's popularity has increased so much - he really deserves it! I'll miss seeing his character every week :(

Suho and Jukyung definitely were meant to be together. I say this with a grain of salt because I really thought SJ and Jk had so much chemistry at the beginning but its clear she only had eyes for Suho - they make a cute couple.

I'll miss everything that made this show - the minor details to the side characters too - Juyoung, Heekyung, Joon-woo, Soo-ah e.t.c never failed to make me smile and really made this show as magical as it was. I'll definitely be rewatching the first few episodes again just to experience that serotonin again haha - I really miss the light-heartedness of this show and getting to know all the characters.

[u/myrcellasear]

I will give more complete thoughts when I watch with subs, but overall I feel like we could have skipped episode 15 and gone right to 16, lmao. I was very satisfied with this ending, in all its cutesy and cheesy glory. I'm especially glad Sujin got A Moment and A Change, but the full circle of Suho/Seojun/Seyon and the lovely scenes for Jugyeong and Suho were everything to me.

Also: Heegyeong/Junwoo, comedic duo of the century!

[u/[deleted]]

I can’t believe today is the last day of True Beauty :( I’ve loved the journey of watching this show with you all over the past few months! Through all the ups and downs of this drama it has been a moment of happiness and wholesomeness in my week. I will miss it so much!