Basic Info.

​"This Korean romance centers on themes of plastic surgery and lookism. The story follows Kang Mi-rae, a young woman who undergoes plastic surgery to gain a new appearance but continues to face societal prejudice and discrimination. As the narrative unfolds, it explores her journey of rebuilding self-esteem and discovering her true self beyond physical appearances. The male protagonist, Do Kyung-seok, is a strikingly handsome yet aloof individual. Through his growing relationship with Kang Mi-rae, the story delves into modern societal attitudes toward beauty, lookism, and the complexities surrounding plastic surgery, offering thought-provoking insights within a heartfelt romance."​

Additional Info.

​"My ID is Gangnam Beauty! is often likened to a modern Cinderella story, but it stands out by emphasizing character growth in the second half of the narrative. The characters develop multidimensional personalities, critiquing lookism and realistically portraying the social hardships women face, which earned significant sympathy from fans. The drama adaptation deviates from the original webtoon in its storytelling. Key aspects, such as the relationship between the main message and the characters, were altered or diluted during the adaptation process. Despite these changes, the drama received widespread acclaim and drew attention at various award ceremonies. Lim Soo-hyang won the Best Actress Award in the Drama category at the 26th Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards in 2018. Cha Eun-woo garnered multiple accolades, including the Best New Actor Award and the Korean Wave Star Award at the 11th Korea Drama Awards, the Rising Star Award at the 3rd Asia Artist Awards, the Special Star Award at the Indonesian TV Awards, and the Most Searched Korean Actor Rookie Award at the Yahoo Asia Buzz Awards. His popularity surged across Asia, solidifying his status as a rising star. In 2019, Cha Eun-woo continued to shine, winning the Male Acting Idol and Male CF Star awards at the Korea First Brand Awards, confirming his enduring appeal even after the drama concluded."​