My Id Is Gangnam: Beauty

Mi-rae’s journey is not about learning that she was "beautiful all along." The drama acknowledges that she was objectively bullied for being different. Instead, her arc is about learning that Her value comes from her chemistry skills (she is a brilliant science major), her kindness, and eventually, her courage to speak up for herself.

The story follows (played by Im Soo-hyang), a young woman who was severely bullied throughout her childhood for her "ugly" appearance. Desperate for a normal life, she undergoes extensive plastic surgery before entering university. My ID is Gangnam Beauty

At first glance, the title might seem playful, but the term "Gangnam Beauty" itself is a loaded socio-cultural phrase. It refers to someone who has had plastic surgery to achieve their looks, named after the affluent Seoul district famous for its high-end cosmetic surgery clinics. Six years after its premiere, the drama’s exploration of lookism, low self-esteem, and the quest for validation remains painfully relevant. Mi-rae’s journey is not about learning that she