: The episode balances melodrama with laugh-out-loud moments, particularly Ju-kyung’s disastrous first attempts at makeup.
: The plot relies heavily on common K-Drama clichés (e.g., the slow-motion hallway walk, the cold male lead, the makeover montage). True Beauty (2020) Episode 1
: The episode starts with a heavy focus on the bullying Lim Ju-kyung (Moon Ga-young) faces due to her appearance, creating immediate sympathy for her character. the slow-motion hallway walk